ECHANIQUE, JAMES F.

BSN- 2A

Thinking it Over:

Describe:

a. Ethnic dances of Luzon

The Ethnic Dances in Luzon commonly wear a Formal Attire such as in the girls used
dressed or maybe a saya at kimona and for the boys was Barong Tagalog or plain long sleeve
then both dancers are bared foot. There are 10 Ethnic Dances in Luzon and it conclude, first is
the Abaruray that contracts from the word “ Aba” that means as a “ Hey”/ “Hi”/ ” Hails”and
“Ruray” which comes from Aurora nickname. This ethnic dance also known as a Pandango sa
Baso that shows offering a native wine at the visitors, secondly is “ Carinosa “ comes from the
Spanish Carinosa means the affectionate one that also been called as a National Dance in the
Philippines, third is the “ Kalapati “ means dove. This dance shows an old custom of the
Filipinos before presenting a number for entertainment that give courtesy and respect to the
people present in the gathering and apologizing for any short comings one might commit during
the performance, fourth is the “ La Jota Manilena ” this dance is a adaptation of the Castilian Jota
which the dancers used a bamboo castanets and clack to provide music.For the fifth ethnic dance
is “ Maglalatik “ or also known as Magbabao then this dance is supposed to be perform during
festive occasions such as feist and religious processions, for the sixth ethnic dance is the “Palo
Palo Dance“ from Batanes, this dance shows how the community joints forces as one to defend
themselves and usually performed by the men who wore simple flesh colored garments, for the
seventh dance is “ Aray “ from the Tagalog equivalent of ouch that the names derived from a
final exclamation on the song that accompanied in this dance. It is a flirtatious dance in which
the triangular kerchief wrapped around the shoulder and tunked in front and beribboned
panderetas are handled gracefully, For the eight ethnic dance is “Bindian” it is originated from
the North Luzon and also falls under a mountain and Igorot Dance. In the ninth ethnic dance is
the “ Sayaw sa Bangko “ it is a famous Philippines folk dance where the dancers perform show
their incredible acrobatics skills and teamwork by dancing on a narrow bench and this dance
commonly performed in town fiestas and the Lastly is the “ Sakuting “ this dance is originally
performed solely by boys, portrays a mock fight using a sticks ( bamboo stick), this dance as a
religious ritual dance that portrays the struggle between the lowland Christians and the non-
christians mountain people.

b. Ethnic dances of Visayas

The Ethnic Dances in Visayas was commonly the same in Luzon, they usually wear a
formal attire for represent that Filipino is an innocent and for showing a respect for presenting
the traditional dance. There are 8 ethnic dances in Visayas it conclude first is the “Sinulog
Dance” it is transform into a dance worship for the Santo Nino that performed by the Cebuano
and it is dance by women candle peddlers on behalf of devotees as an offering for petitions or
thanks giving. It is performed to a silent, resilient beat an the dancers performs this supplicatory
dance with no formal costume or audience. Secondly is “Gapnod Dance” it is a popular worship
dance among the people in the Negros Oriental and this dance is one of rejoicing and
merrymaking that ends in a fluvial procession along the coast. The third is “Surtido Cebuano” it
is a square dance that originated in Bantayan, Cebu that performed by several pairs, costados,
guiding the others dancers in quadrille formations. The fourth is “La Berde” it is a courtship
dance from a mountain settlement in Talamban, Cebu that performed by a four presenters which
is two boys and two girls. For the fifth is “Kuradang” it is also known as curacha was a lively
wedding dance popular in Bohol where is perform to the accompaniment of a rondalla is an
essemble of string instrument. For the sixth ethnic dance which is “Itik-Itik” it is a mimetic
dance form created by imitating the “ movement of a duck” such as wading, flying, and short
steps and splashing water on their backs like the ducks do and for the seventh ethnic dances is
“Managat” is a mimetic dance which originated from Bogo, Cebu that depicts fishermen at sea.
The performers are composed of girls wearing kimona and boys wearing cotton shirt and colored
pants. The dancers in long line formations mimic women scooping water from the canoe with the
bamboo shells and for the men is welding wooden paddles and the Lastly is “Managuete” is a
coconut wine tapper which is the stage of making tuba or coconut wine. The dance starts with
movements that memic the sharpening of the sanggot and then proceeds to the cleaning of the
bamboo container, climbing of the coconut tree, extracting of the sap, and finally tasting of the
tuba.

c. Ethnic dances of Mindanao

The Ethnic dances of Mindanao was commonly the same with the Ethnic Dances of
Luzon and Visayas which all the body moves to form dance. There are 8 ethnic dances in the
Mindanao and it is conclude first is the “Burong Talo” it is a martial arts in dance form which
mimics a fight between a hawk and cat from tausug people, the dance leads steps in and out of
bamboo poles while manipulating fans or scarves. Secondly is the “Asik” this dance perform to
win the heart of master by a solo maiden adorned with fine beads and make up, long head scarf
then the next ethnic dance is “Singkil” it is a very unique traditional dance of maranao people,
this mainly performed during festive occasions. This dance involves rich ornamental costumes
and a female lead and male lead and other dancers elegantly dancing between rhythmically
striking bamboo poles held by the fellow dance troupe. For the fourth ethnic dances is “
Pangsak“ it is one of the popular dances that the man and his wife performed complicated hand
and foot movements while their faces are painted white to hide the identity from evil spirits and
they are known to wear body-hugging elaborately woven costumes then the next ethnic dances
is “Pangalay” it is a traditional dance by elaborate body postures and gestures and the graceful
arm and hand movement of the performer that amplified by the use of janggay or metal claws
and is commonly performed during weddings and other festive celebrations. Next is the
“Pagapir” it is originated from Lanao Del Sur which represents a stately way of walking among
the Maranao people. IN this dance the ladies was usually from the royal court or affluent
members of society and the maranao perform this dances for preparation on important gathering.
The seventh ethnic dances is the “Sagayan” It is an extremely dramatic dance form. This dance
is originated in the Philippine and mainly performed to honour the Maguindanao and Maranao
community and the Lastly is the “Kapa Malong Malong” that also called as Sambi sa Malong
and originates from the Maranao tribes of Mindanao in the Philippines. This dance shows many
ways of wearing a Malong, a highly-functional piece of cloth.