Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Division of Ilocos Sur

SELF LEARNING KIT

IN
12
H.O.P.E.
3
LESSON
TITLE:

THE
PHILIPPINE TRADITIONAL DANCES

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES:

 Demonstrates proper etiquette and safety in

the use of facilities and equipment.
(PEH12FH-Ia-t-12)
 Participates in an organized event that
addresses health/fitness issues and concerns.
(PEH12FH-Ik-o-13)
 Organizes fitness event for a target health
issue or concern. (PEH12FH-Io-t-17)

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Writer: CHARLEY R. BARCELONA
School: SANTIAGO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
District: SANTIAGO
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Good day Seniors! It is nice to be with you today. Since we are now in the “new
normal” it is very important for you to study your lessons in or out of the school. Self-
paced learning through this Self-Learning Kit is needed as a supplementary activity
and tool to increase your knowledge towards the different lesson to be undertaken in
the subject, Health Optimizing Physical Education III. In this SLK, you will explore the
different Philippine traditional dances.

Read and understand this SLK. Answer all the given activities and assessments in
order to measure your understanding in your lesson. The answer keys are at the
back but be honest in answering your assessments and activities first before
checking at the answer keys. After you completed all your activities, submit this SLK
to your subject teacher for checking. Remember to read the instruction before doing
each activity and assessment as part of the module. Use intended papers in
answering your activities and assessments. Please DO NOT WRITE anything on this
SLK.

Dear Seniors, good luck and happy learning!

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

1. Explain the nature of the different dances, its history,

characteristics, classifications and fundamental steps.
2. Value the importance of the nature of the different dances
to preserve the cultural identity and diversity; and
3. Categorize the different dances according to its nature,
origin, and forms.

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 ACTIVITY: Multiple Choices

Direction: Read and analyze the items below. Choose the letter of the correct answer
by writing it in a ½ sheet of paper.

1. She is the Mother of Philippine Folk Dance because of her invaluable work as the
first researcher in Philippine Folk dancing.

A. Aetas
B. Mother Theresa
C. Josefa Llanes Escoda
D. Francisca Reyes- Aquino

2. These are the dances influenced by Spanish.

A. Pattong Kalinga – Banga

B. Singkil- Pangalay
C. Maglalatik – Saut sa raug
D. Jota Habanera

3. Which of the following characteristics of Philippines folk dance does not belong to
the group?

A. It is traditional.
B. It has an expressive behavior.
C. It is originated from other countries.
D. It performs a function in the life of the (folk) people.

4. Which of the following is the typical Spanish elite female.

A. Chambra” – blouse“Siesgo”
B. Sigpit” or “Sablay”, patadyong
C. Maria Clara
D. Kimona and Patadyong

5. It is the oldest form of dance and the earliest form of communication. The
traditional dance of a given country which evolved naturally and spontaneously with
everyday activities. e.g. occupations, customs, festivals, rituals.

A. Social Dance
B. Ballet Dance

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 C. Folk Dance
D. Interpretative Dance
Classification: Classify whether the items are belongs to (A) Tribal Dance, (B)
Muslim Dance, (C) Rural Dance, (D) Cordillera Dance, (E) Spanish-Influenced
Dance.

1. Influenced by Malay, Javanese & Middle Eastern Traders (Islam)

2. Mysticism, royalty, and beauty.
3. Intricate craftsmanship in metal, clothing, and jewelry
4. Reflects rituals & animals, belief in “spirits” & shamans.
5. Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayo, & Kalinga tribes.
6. Gongs, ganza symbols of living 
7. Shows gaiety & laughter, festivities
8. Performed in fiestas to honor patron saints
9. Philippine aristocrats created Filipino adaptations of European dances
10. Jotas, fandanggos, mazurkas, waltzes

The Traditional Dances

Traditional Dances Defined

Traditional dances are dances of indigenous communities that show cultural

traits of people in specific time and place. Customs and traditions through dance
steps and costumes are preserved in traditional dance. These dances are handed
down from generation to generation, with fixed sets or patterns.

Forms of Traditional Dances

1. Ethnic Dances Defined

These are classified into two major categories:

 The dances of the Non-Christian Filipinos are made up to the pagan groups
and the Muslim groups.
 There are the dances of the Christian and the lowland Filipinos, some of
which are comprised of savage and vigorous or light-hearted.

Other forms have neither music nor melodic accompaniment. Some examples are
the dances of the aetas and that of the Muslims.

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2. Folk Dances Defined

This area classified according to geographical locations and the nature of the
dances. According to geographical locations, folk dances can be national (dances
with common basic movements, with slight variations) or local/regional (dances that
are unique to certain localities only). According to the nature of dance, folk dances
can be: occupational dances, religious or ceremonial dances; courtship dances;
wedding dances; festival dances; war dances; comic dances; game dances; and
social dances.

The Philippine Folk Dance

The traditional dance of a given country which evolved naturally and spontaneously
with everyday activities. e.g. occupations, customs, festivals, rituals It is handed
down from generation to generation.

Ethnic dances or ethnological dances are folk dances performed in indigenous tribes
and have retained their close kinship with religious ritual and community custom.

Things to Remember:
 Folk dances are the indigenous dances of any specific “folk” or common
people.
 Folk dance is the oldest form of dance and the earliest form of
communication.
 It has more or less a fixed movement in their pattern but may differ in
various areas or provinces.
 Francisca Reyes- Aquino is the Mother of Philippine Folk Dance because
of her invaluable work as the first researcher in Philippine Folk dancing.
 Lopez (2006) further stated that Philippine folk dance, to be called such,
should have the following characteristics:
 It is traditional.
 It has an expressive behaviour.
 Simple, basic rhythm dominates the folk dance and establishes
the pattern of movement.
 It is created by an unknown choreographer or through communal
efforts.
 It performs a function in the life of the (folk) people.

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 FIVE MAJOR CLASSIFICATIONS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES

CORDILLERA DANCES

o Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayo, & Kalinga tribes.

o A people whose way of life existed long before any
o Dances reflects rituals or other which celebrate in
their lives - a good foot on the harvest, health,
peace, Philippines war, and other.
o Gongs, ganza symbols of living 
o Cordillera Dances Bontoc – “Pattong”Kalinga –
“Banga” 

SPANISH INFLUENCED DANCES

o Philippine aristocrats created Filipino adaptations of

European dances
o Jotas, fandanggos, mazurkas, waltzes
o Danced by young
o Dances Jotareflects socialites to the Christianity, and
stringed music of European art and the rondalla
culture 
o Spanish Influenced Dances “Jota” “Habanera” 

Habanera

RURAL DANCES

o Shows gaiety & laughter, festivities

o Performed in fiestas to honor patron
saintsOasioas
give homage to the barrios
namesake for a good harvest, health, &
o Reflects the simple life of perseverance
the people in the barrio
o Indigenous materials,
o Depicts common work, clapping,
rondalla, daily activities of the
percussion peasants instruments
o Rural Dances “Maglalatik”,“Saut sa
Rarug”, “Oasioas” 
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 MUSLIM DANCES

o Influenced by Malay, Javanese &

Middle Eastern Traders (Islam)
o Mysticism, royalty, and beauty
o Uses intricate hand & arm movement
o The fingers express feelings &
emotions
o Uses shimmering costumes 
o Muslim Dances Maranao –
“Singkil”Tausug – “Pangalay” 

Singkil

Pangalay

TRIBAL DANCES

o Intricate craftsmanship in metal,

clothing, and jewelry
o Reflects rituals & animals, belief in
“spirits” & shamans, Madal Tahaw
o Also known as Ethnic nature – “anito”
dances; Ethnic minorities
o Animal sounds, found in different parts
of human singing, the Philippines
o (T’boli, Bilaan, Manobo, Bagobo,
indigenous materials)
o Tribal Dances T’boli – “Madal Bangkakaw
Tahaw”Manobo – “Bangkakaw” 
COSTUMES IN PHILIPPINE FOLK
DANCE

Typical Spanish Elite

Female: MARIA CLARA

Male: Barong Tagalog & Black Pants

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Rural (Tagalog)

Female: BALINTAWAK with soft panuelo & taps

Male: Camisa de Chino & trousers of different colors 

Rural (Visayan)

Female: Kimona & Patadyong with soft kerchief

Male: Barong or Camisa de Chino and trousers of any color 

Rural (Ilocano)

Female: Chambra (Blouse) & Siesgo (an

A-line skirt)
Male: Camisa de Chino & trousers of different colors 

Cordillera/Tribal

Male:- G-string, short jacket & shoulder

band, feathered head dresses - “bahag”
Females:- Hinabi na tela (hablon)-
Accessories (beads) 

Muslim

 “Sigpit” or “Sablay”
 Patadyong
 Malong
 pants 

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 The following are set of activities that you need to
accomplish. Follow the instructions correctly to avoid
mistakes. Use 1 whole sheet of paper. Good luck!

ACTIVITY NO. 1

Modified True or False

Direction: Read and understand the different statements below. Write TRUE if the
statement is correct but if it is a false statement, change the underlined words with
the correct word, phrase or sentence to come up with correct statement.

1. Folk dances are the newest form of dance and the earliest form of
conversation.
2. Cordillera dances are the dances that reflects rituals and celebration.
3. Muslim dance is recognized as a barrio fiesta dance.
4. Spanish-influenced dances are recognized as European culture dances.
5. Ethic dances uses kulintang and percussion-like instruments.
6. Muslim Dances are dances that depicts Christianity.
7. Ethnic dances are dances that uses human and animal sounds as their
instruments.
8. Rural Dances is all about laughter and fun that depicts a simple life in a
province.
9. Cordillera dance’s form are mysticism, royalty and beauty,
10. Pattong and Banga are examples of an Ethnic dance.

ACTIVITY NO. 2

Essay
Direction: Write your thoughts about the questions below. The words should not be
less than 50, if it is less than 50 words, it will not be accepted. Write your essay in a
1 whole sheet of paper.
1. How would you help preserve your culture through dances in this current societal
setting?
2. Is it acceptable to learn and practice other dances? Why or why not?

ACTIVITY NO. 3

Parade of Costumes
Direction: Wear an improvised costume in any of five classification of Philippine folk
dance. Send your picture to your teacher through messenger, Bluetooth, shareit,
gmail or thumbdrive. Use the file name, Act1_(your full name)_POC.

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 Direction: Answer the different question or fill in the necessary information in
order to complete the sentence. Write your answers in a 1 whole sheet of paper.
1. What are the 5 classifications of Philippine folk dances?
2. How will you help preserve the rich cultural dance heritage in our
country?
3. From now on I will ________________________________________.

Enrichment
Direction: Give at least five dances and describe according to the major classification
of Philippine folk dances.

Classification of Folk Examples/ Description

Dances
Cordillera Dances

Spanish Influenced

Muslim Dances

Tribal Dances

Rural Dances

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Power Point Presentation of Philippine Folk Dances by Charley Barcelona

REVIEW/MOTIVATION Activity 1

I. Multiple Choices . 1. OLDEST

1. D 2. TRUE
2. D 3. RURAL DANCE
3. C 4. TRUE
4. C 5. MUSLIM DANCE
5. C 6. SPANISH-INFLUENCED DANCE
II. Classification 7. TRUE
1. B 8. TRUE
2. B 9. MUSLIM
3. A 10. CORDILLERA DANCE
4. A
5. D
6. D
7. C
8. C
9. E
10. E

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