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INTRODUCTION TO
PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES
• One of the indicative art cases of the
people is its own dances. Giving the
benefits of the doubts, the worst thing
that might happen to lose their
identities is when folk dances lose its
track which should be preserved by
their own people. In order to uphold
one of the country’s valuable
identities is to convey the dances
from generation to generation.
Aside from enhancing
rhythmic movements of
students, there are benefits that
can be derived and developed
from the study of Philippine
Folk Dance:
"ISA
AKONG
MABUTING
FILIPINO"
• Nationalism a devotion of love for one’s country. It means
to give more importance to unity by way of cultural
Patriotism
1. background, including language and heritage.
and • Patriotism is a devotion to one’s country for no reason than
Nationalism being a citizen of that country. It is a common virtue that
pertains to the love for nation, with more emphasis on
values and beliefs.
How? Do you consider
yourself a patriot or a
nationalist?
3. Well-awakened art
appreciation of folk dances
In every culture, dance is a
cherished art form that expresses
the values, history, and traditions
of a people.
4. Well-improved posture,
graceful and rhythmic
coordination of body movements
• Preservation of native dances of
the different regions for the next
generations
• Growth and enhancement of
Philippine Culture
• Improving body image, self-
esteem, and communication skills
efficiently
• Lessen the feeling of being an
outcast
• Reduces stress, fears, and anxieties
• Forgetting individuals’ self-
consciousness
• What is the history
of Philippine folk
dance?
• Why Philippine
folk dance is
unique?