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PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE
Folk dance - is a form of dance developed by a group of people that
reflects the traditional life of the people of a certain country or region. -
is a recreational or ceremonial dance performed usually by members of
the community to which the dance is traditional.

History Folk Dance in the Philippines

 It is impossible to know when exactly dancing became a part of
life in the Philippines. Philippine folk dancing is a true reflection of daily
life in past centuries. Traditional dances were designed to thank the
gods for natural and agricultural events, such as rain and harvests.
Folk Dance History in the Philippines More recent dances done
in the Philippines derive from historical events such as the arrival of the
Spaniards in the 16th century and the conflicts with the Moors. Several
dances, especially those influenced by Spanish dance forms, re- enact
the courtship of a man and a woman in all its many aspects from the
sublime to the ridiculous.
 Estudiantina This is a lively dance which originated from Unisan,
Quezon province (formerly Tayabas).During the olden days, this
dance was a favorite in social gatherings and was usually by
young men and women who were students of private school and
colleges in Manila. The boys were called Estudiantes by the
barrio folks and the girls, Estudiantinas. Usually performed with
the accompaniment of a flute and guitar.
Costume: Girl-Maria Clara Boy- Barong Tagalog

Folk Dance History in the Philippines Dancing was considered a

religious activity among the early Filipinos. Among the Christianized
Filipino groups, the Kumintang was the oldest Dance and song. It was a
pantomimed song and dance. The Pampango is another dance
characterized by the movements of the Lion and clapping of the hands.  Lanceros De Tayabas A dance honoring the town of Tayabas
Quezon. Its name takes from chivalrous knights and lanciers of
Folk Dances Introduced by the Spaniards King Arthur’s fame.
• Fandango Costume: Girl- Baro’t Saya Boy- Barong Tagalog
• Lanceros Properties: Scarf(Baksa)-soft bandana with floral design
• Rigodon Skirt(saya) Overskirt (sobre falla)- plain checkered of striped
• Carinosa wrapped around the waist and gathered on the left side reaching
• Curacha below the knee.

Folk Dances with Spanish Influence

•Estudiantina
•Mazurka Boholana
•Mazurka Mindorena
•Polka sa Nayon
 Polka sa Nayon Popular in the province of Batangas during the
Spanish time. Usually danced during fiestas and in big social
affairs.
Costume: Girl-Maria Clara or Balintawak Boy-Barong Tagalog
 Dance Steps Plain Polka- with a step pattern of step, close, step,
pause. Heel and toe polka – heel place. Toe point, step close,
step pause. (2M)
Cariñoza Philippine national dance. It is a Spanish word which
means affectionate or lovable. Costume: Girl-Balintawak or
Patadyong and Camisa. Boy- Barong Tagalog and any kind of
trousers. Properties: Girl-fan Boy- handkerchief
 Dance Terms Bow- also called Saludo. It is a sign of respect or
courtesy. Clockwise- motion in the direction of the hands of the
clock Counterclockwise- motion in a reverse direction of the
hands of the clock.
 Arms in Lateral Position- Both arms on one side of the body
either left or right side.This can be done at shoulder , chest or
waist level. Arms in Reverse T Position- Both arms sideward,
elbow bent at right angle forearms parallel to head, palms facing
inward. Kumintang- Ilocano dance term done by turning the hand
from the wrist either clockwise or counterclockwise.
Subli -well known ceremonial worship dance in honor of Mahal na
Poong Sta. Cruz. Originate some 300 years ago in the Barrio of Dingin,
Alitagtag, Batangas. -derived from the Tagalog words “subsub” (stooped
or in a crouching position and “bali” (broken).
 It is performed by the ladies with their hats together with the
graceful movements of their arms and hands, while the male
dancer performed in a stooping position trying to attract the
women by stomping the ground and clicking castanets.
 This dance performed for nine days as novena with the
accompaniment of kalatong or tugtugan, a dried hollow wood
shaped from the trunk of a jack-fruit tree and covered by dried
skin of forest lizard called bayawak.
Jotabal -lively festival dance introduce by the Spaniards originated in
Camohaguin, Gumaca Quezon. Derived from “jota” means popular
dance and” balse” means waltz.

Jota Gumaqueña -very popular dance among the well- heeled families
of Gumaca, Tayabas (now Quezon). A well-known local musician at the
time, Señor Herminigildo Omana, introduced this dance. It became
popular with the young people and was handed down between
generations.
Tinikling - A folkdance of Visayas with a pair of dancers hopping
between two bamboo poles held just above the ground and struck
together in time to music. Originated from Leyte Province, this dance is
in fact a mimic movement of “tikling birds” hopping over trees, grass
stems or over bamboo traps set by farmers. Dancers perform this dance
with remarkable grace and speed jumping between bamboo poles.
Maglalatik - Originally performed in Binan, Laguna as a mock-war dance
that demonstrates a fight between the Moros and the Christians over
the prized latik or coconut meat during the Spanish rule, this dance is
also shown to pay tribute to the town’s patron saint, San Isidro
Labrador.
 It has a four-part performance such as the palipasan and the
baligtaran showing the intense battle, the paseo and the
escaramusa- the reconciliation. Moro dancers wear read
trousers while the Christian dancers show up in blue. All dancers
are male; with harnesses of coconut shells attached on their
chests, backs, thighs and hips.
Pandanggo sa Ilaw - The word pandanggo comes from the Spanish
dance “fandango”characterized with lively steps and clapping while
following a varying ¾ beat. Pandanggo requires excellent balancing skill
to maintain the stability of three tinghoy, or oil lamps, placed on head
and at the back of each hand. This famous dance of grace and balance
originated from Lubang Island, Mindoro.
 from imitating the courtship and lovemaking of doves that then showed
during the dance where men attempt to please the women.

Binasuan - Originated in Pangasinan Province “meaning with the use of

drinking glasses”, this vibrant dance basically shows off balancing skill
of the performers. Glasses filled with rice wine are placed on the head
and on each hand carefully maneuvered with graceful movements. This
dance is common in weddings, fiestas and special occasions.

Itik-itik -is a mimetic folk dance in The Philippines. It originated in the

province of Surigao in Mindanao. In Itik-itik (from the Tagalog word for
"duck"), the dance steps imitate the movements of ducks among rice
paddies and swamplands, such as wading, flying, and short, choppy
steps.
 According to history of this dance, a young woman named
Kanang (short for Cayetana) happened to be the best performer
in the province of Surigao del Norte. At one baptismal reception,
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she was asked to dance the Sibay, and began improvising her
steps in the middle of her performance imitating the movements
of an “itik”, a duck, as it walks with choppy steps and splashes
water on its back while attracting its mate. Because of its
unusual steps and fascinating interpretation, the audience began
imitating her.

Pantomina (Spanish for Pantomime) -The dance was also called

Salampati during the Spanish occupation. It means"Dance of the
Doves", this dance is the highlight of Sorsogon’s Kasanggayahan
Festival every third week of October. It is a courtship dance originated
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