FABILLAR, JAN JASMIN E.

BS-BIOLOGY 2ND YEAR

PE 3 (WOMEN) – Q

Philippine Folk Dance

Filipino folk-dance history is not the history of a single national dance of one or
two regions. Dances evolved from different regions which are distinct from one
another as they are affected by the religion and culture. In the Philippines, dance is
as diverse as the culture intermingling in the archipelago. It encompasses all the
dance forms that have been used by the Filipinos through the centuries to express
themselves. This dazzling diversity of dances in different forms and dynamics
grew out of the times, situations, and experiences of the people and the exposure to
the varied cultures and traditions introduced by the waves of colonial rule that have
reached the Philippine shores.

Classification of Philippine Folk Dances

 In general, dancers stand apart.
 There is little, if anybody contract.
 Most of the dances are done by pairs or couples.
 Hand movements play an important part.
 Most dances are in long formation.
 Most dances begin and end with “saludo”.
 Rural Dances

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 Tinikling
Tinikling is one of the most famous dances in the Philippines. The movements of this Filipino folk dance
imitate the movements of the tikling bird as it walks around through tall grass and between tree branches.
People use bamboo poles to perform this Filipino traditional dance. Tinikling is composed of three basic
steps which include singles, doubles, and hops.

Figure/Steps of Tinikling
• Step with the right foot into center of bands
• Step with the left foot into center of bands
• Step with the right foot to the right of the bands; move the left foot beside right foot
• Step with the left foot into center of bands
• Step with the right foot into center of bands
• Step with the left foot to the left of poles, move the right foot

Cariñosa

Cariñosa is one of the types of folk dance for courtship

If there’s one type of folk dance in the Philippines that will surprise you, it’s Cariñosa Philippine
folk dance. You might think that most of the Philippine folk dances include women characters
that have a shy and Maria Clara personality. While it’s true, Carinosa dance is a Filipino
cultural dance made for flirting, hence it’s a courtship dance in the Philippines. The dancers
make a number of flirtatious movements as they peek out at one another behind fans or
handkerchiefs.

Dance Steps of Carinosa

• The basic footwork in carinosa is similar to waltz steps. All you have to do is move
around the floor by stepping to the side with your left foot and then moving your right foot close
to your left. This three-movement sequence is completed by tapping your left foot on the floor.
Rep this series of steps, starting with your right foot walking to the side.

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Figures in Carinosa

• Three steps and point • Kneeling and Fanning

• Hide and Seek with Handkerchief • Flirting with Handkerchief
• Back-to-Back • Hide and Seek with fan
• Flirting • Pointing

Spanish Influence Dances

Filipino During the Spanish regime, dancing played an important part in the social activity of the
people. Among the Christianized Filipino groups, the kumintangwas the oldest dance and song.
It was pantomimed song and dance. The Pampangois another dance, characterized by the
movements of the lion and clapping of the hands. These dances were set aside with the coming
of the Spaniards, but were later revived as new dances such as the fandango, lanceros, rigodon,
carinosaand curachawere introduced by the Spaniards. The folk dances of today were adaptations
of the old native dances

Maria
Clara This dance is a mix of Spanish gracefulness and customized native
props, such as bamboo castanets and Asian fan. Female dancers
wear Maria Clara dress that typifies the European style, while men
are in barong tagalog, a traditional Filipino embroidered long.

Kappa Malong-Malong
Kappa Malong-Malong is a Filipino folk dance that originated in Mindanao.
The Kappa Malong-Malong is a cultural dance in the Philippines influenced by Muslims. The
malong is a tubular garment, and the folk dance essentially shows the many ways it can be worn.
This traditional dance in the Philippines is not only for women though, but there is also a men’s
version of the dance since they wear malongs in different ways.

Figures in Kappa Malong-Malong

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Facial expression is a vital part of the dance. Dancers have to look sophisticated and elegant to
fully internalize the nature of the Kappa Malong Malong dance.
Treat your malong as an extension of your body. To grasp the meaning of the Kappa Malong
Malong dance, one must treat the malong as a part of their own body. It should sway with your
hands, and should be folded intricately based on how it is originally done.
Never drop your malong on the floor. The malong is a sacred piece of clothing in the Muslim
culture. Dropping the malong on the floor is taboo. It should be treated with the same respect as
the community that it represents. So be careful with your malongs!

Sayaw sa Bangko
Another example of Philippine folk dance that will test your skills is the Sayaw sa Bangko
(dancing on a chair). It is performed on top of a narrow bench. To ace this ethnic dance in the
Philippines, dancers need good balance as they go through a series of movements that include
some impressive acrobatics.
Figures in Sayaw sa Bangko
• Hop on your right foot
• Hop another time on the right foot
• Hop on both feet.
• Do another hop on both feet.

References:
https://www.zenrooms.com/blog/post/philippine-folk-dances
https://dance.lovetoknow.com/List_of_Philippine_Folk_Dance