BAAO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

San Juan, Baao, Camarines Sur

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College of Education

JESUS B. RANCES, LPT

MARICON B. RANCES, LPT
Instructor, Baao Community College
Instructor, Baao Community College
▪ is an art and a recreation.
▪ is an all-inclusive art referring to aesthetics of
movement which tells a story, with set of moods, or
expresses an emotion.
▪ is a rhythmic movement in spatial form of
succession of movement which moves from a
beginning to a middle and has an ending.
 History of dance is filled with interesting events
that shaped this foundations, inventors that created
new styles, period of time when dance and music
were put in the forefront of innovations, which all
enable it to became the popular social pastime of
today.
 History of dance closely follows the
development of human race. Since the earliest times
of our existence, far before the creation of first
modern civilizations, dance served as an irreplaceable
way of expressing human thought and emotion. As
our civilization traveled through millennia, dance was
modified to the point of being popular means of
expression, health, communication and competition.
▪It is said that the first use of dance was as a gesture in
order to communicate.
▪As a means of religious expression.
▪ As an aid to military education.
Ancient Greeks believe that a man’s grace in
dance equaled his prowess in battle, therefore dance
was incorporated in their basic education.
▪Way of expressing tribal unity.
▪As an approach for courtship.
 Dance differs from athletics and other daily
activities, because it focuses primarily on an aesthetic
or even entertaining experience.
1. To please the gods.
2. To please others.
3. To please themselves or self expression.
4. To build community.
1. Folk Dance/Ethnic Dance
2. Ballroom Dance
3. Theatrical Dance
▪ are social dances that portray the beliefs, interest,
habits, customs and practices of the natives.
▪ are not designed for public performance or the stage,
although traditional folkdances may be later arranged
and set for stage performances.
▪ are usually derived from ethnic dances. People all
over the world have their own folk dances as distinct
to their specific culture.
Tinambol - A dance performed by male and female
Talaandig for entertainment and sometimes in their
ritual dances for offering to their Magbabaya.
Saut - A dance of male Talaanding tribe presenting
their expertise in style and arts in fighting their
opponents/ enemies with their ritual dances for
offering to their Magbabaya (god).
Dugso or "dance" - is a ceremonial dance among the
Manobo people in Bukidnon, Agusan and Misamis
Oriental. The Dugso (also Dugsu) is usually performed
during important occasions like kaliga (feasts) or
kaamulan (tribal gatherings).
Itik Itik - The best description of the Itik-Itik is that the
steps mimic the way a duck walks, as well as the way it
splashes water on its back to attract a mate. According
to popular tradition, the dance was created by a lady
named Kanang who choreographed the steps while
dancing at a baptismal party. The other guests copied
her movements, and everyone liked the dance so much
that it has been passed along ever since.
Tinikling - The Tinikling is considered by many to be
the Philippines’ national dance. The dance’s
movements imitate the movement of the tikling bird as
it walks around through tall grass and between tree
branches. People perform the dance using bamboo
poles.
Singkil - Is a dance traditionally performed by a single
woman to attract the attention of potential suitors.
Dancers perform a series of graceful movements as
they step in and out from the between poles which are
rhymically clapped together. Fans and scarves are often
used to enhance the dancers movement.
Sayaw sa Bangko - Is performed on top of the narrow
bench. Dancers need good balance as they go through a
series of movement that include some impressive
acrobatics. This dance traces its roots back to the areas
of Pangasipan, Lingayen and Pangasinan.
Binasuan - Is an entertaining dance that is usually at
festive social occasions like weddings and birthdays.
Dancers carefully balance three Hal filled glasses of
rice vine on their headstand as they gracefully spin and
roll on the ground.
Pandanggo sa Ilaw - Derived from the Spanish word
fandango, this dance is one of several designed to show
off the grace and balance, and dexterity of the
performers. Three glasses of wine (or, in modern times,
water) are held in the hands and on the top of the
dancers head as they move, never spilling of a drop.
Pandanggo sa Oasiwas - Is similar to Pandanggo sa
Ilaw, and is typically performed by fishermen to
celebrate a good catch. In this version the lamps are
placed in cloths or nets and swung around the dancers
circle and away.
Maglalatik - Is a mock war dance that depicts a fight
over coconut meat, a highly prized food. The men of
the dance wear coconut shells as of part of their
costumes, and they slap them in rhythm with the
music.
Kuratsa - Is described as a dance of courtship and is
often performed at wedding and social occasions. The
dance has three parts. The couple first perform a waltz.
In the second part, the music sets a faster pace and the
man pursues the woman around the dance floor in a
chase. To finish, the music becomes even faster as the
man wins over the woman with this mating dance.
La Jota Moncadena – is adopted by the Filipinos
from an old Spanish dance. It’s a combination of
Spanish and Ilocano dance steps set to Spanish music
and castanets. A more solemn version of this dance is
sometimes used to accompany a funeral procession,
but it is also performed at celebrations.
Pantomina – also known as Dance of the Doves, the
pantomina mimic the courtship between doves and is
often also a courtship dance between the couples that
perform it. This dance is important to the Sorsogon
Kasanggayan Festival held each October, where it is
mainly performed by the elders of the community.
Carinosa – is a dance made for flirting. Dancers make
a number of flirtatious movements as they hide behind
fans or handkerchiefs and peek out one another. The
essence of the dance is the courtship between to
sweethearts.
▪These are dances of public entertainment, usually
performed in pairs in ballrooms, nightclubs,
auditoriums, or in public places. Examples are waltz,
swing, foxtrot, cha-cha, boogie, tango, body language,
and rhumba.
Waltz - This is the most commonly thought-of dance
when someone mentions ballroom dancing. It is 28
bars per minute, done in 3/4 time, and it can be fairly
romantic.
Tango - The Tango is a dramatic dance style that is
popular in the United States and all over the world. It is
characterized by sharp, staccato movements and a
passionate attitude.
Cha-cha-cha – this incredibly rhythmic dance created
in Latin America managed to meld together both the
slow and the energetic movements, making it an
instant hit among the dancers around the world.
Rumba – Popularity of the Cuban dance came from its
focus on sensual hip movements of dance partners.
Samba – is a famous dance and musical genre that
originated from the coast of Africa and land of Brazil.
▪Are performed for the entertainment of the audience
in a theater. Examples are ballet, modern dance,
musical comedy dance, and tap dancing.
Ballet - is a type of performance dance that originated
during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century
and later developed into a concert dance form in
France and Russia. Is characterized by light, graceful,
fluid movements and the use of pointe shoes
Interpretative Dance - Through the use of movement
to convey human expression and emotion, interpretive
dance is a storytelling dance. It can be used to convey
anything, from worries about global pollution to a
personal story of love or despair.
Lyrical dance - is a dance style that embodies various
aspects of ballet, jazz, acrobatics, and modern dance.
1. Theme 6. Costume and Body
2. Design Paraphernalia
3. Movement 7. Choreography
4. Technique 8. Scenery
5. Music
1. Theme – is the most basic element of a dance. It
conveys the message of a dance. Thus, a dance that
does not convey a message, even if there is movement,
is not a dance.
2. Design – is the pattern of movement in time and
space. Pattern in Time refers to the unaccented beats
of movements into measures. Pattern in space refers to
the path traced by the dancer’s feet on the floor
(ground) and the levels on which they move.
3. Movement – refers to the bodily actions of the
dancer that include his steps, gestures of the arms,
hands, and body, and facial expression.
4. Technique – is the skill of movement executed by
the dancer.
5. Music – is the auditory background to which a
dancer moves. A dance is always accompanied by any
form of music.
6. Costumes and body paraphernalia – are properties
worn by the dancer that help reflect the message,
customs, beliefs, and setting of the dance.
7. Choreography – refers to the figures and steps in
dancing that enable the dancers to perfrom in an
organized manner.
8. Scenery – refers to the background or setting where
the dance is performed to make it more realistic and
enriching.
 Philippine dance has a long and rich history.
During the early times, Philippine dances were based
on myths, traditions, and daily lives of the common
tao. The inclusion of dances in religious ceremonies
can also be observed frequently in various localities.
The traditional dance of the Philippines, an art
form deeply rooted in the culture of its people, has
gained international favor through the years.
 Philippine dance went through a period of
difficulties and great strides forward. In 1920, it
gained the love and attention of the people. The
devoted efforts of Dr. Jorge Bocobo and Francisca
Reyes-Aquino laid a firm foundation for the future
leap of the native folkdance into a new age. This
period can rightly be said to be an Age of blossoming
for dance culture.
 From 1920 to 1954, Phil. Dance went through a lot
of changes. During this period, especially in 1950,
exchanges with foreign cultures increased. In 1954, Dr.
Bocobo and his companions attended the Asian Native
Folk Dance Festival, held in East Pakistan, in which they
received a great amount of attention and praise. In 1957,
the Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company was
established as the performing arm of the Bayanihan Folk
Arts Center. Following this, the Bayanihan group
performed in Bangkok, Rome, Paris, and Barcelona to
show the country’s native life and custom through dance.
 The successful performances of the Bayanihan group in
the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe left a great mark
on the history of Philippine Dance.
Other dance groups like the Philippine Barangay Folk
Dace Troupe and the FEU Dance Company followed the
footsteps of the Bayanihan group. In addition, there were
many local dance groups who performed traditional dances
in international hotels, such as the Manila Hotel and Westin
Philippine Plaza. The CCP Dance Company and Karilagan
Dance Troupe were among these dance groups.
 The Philippine dance has overcome many
difficult times and has been an important tool in
promoting cultural change.
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