CARIÑOSA DANCE

A. INTRODUCTION
One of the national dances we should be proud of is the Cariñosa. This is a courtship
dance known throughout the Philippines with its flirtatious movements. The word “Carinosa”
means affectionate, amiable, or lovable. There are many versions of this dance, but hide and
seek movements using a fan and a handkerchief are the most common.

B. LEARNING COMPETENCY # 2.4

OBJECTIVES

 Discuss the brief history of Cariñosa Dance

 Demonstrate the proper execution of the basic steps of Cariñosa.
 Execute the step pattern of Cariñosa.
 Perform the Cariñosa Dance.

CONTEXT

Cariñosa (meaning the loving or affectionate one) is a Philippine dance of Hispanic origin
from the Maria Clara suite of Philippine folk dances, where the fan or handkerchief plays an
instrumental role as it places the couple in romance scenario.
The dance was originated in the Panay Islands on the Visayan Islands and it was
introduced by the Spaniards during their colonization of the Philippines. It is related to some
of the Spanish dances like the bolero and the Mexican dance Jarabe Tapatio or the Mexican
Hat Dance.
C. STUDENT ASSESMENT QUESTION
SAQ#1: What do you think is the reason why Cariñosa is our National Dance?
SAQ #2: What is the symbol of the dance? Why?
SAQ #3: Give basic steps used in Cariñosa dance.
D. SUMMARY
Cariñosa (meaning the loving or affectionate one) is a Philippine dance of Hispanic origin
from the Maria Clara suite of Philippine folk dances, where the fan or handkerchief plays an
instrumental role as it places the couple in romance scenario.

E. EVALUATION

Make a video of yourself performing the Cariñosa Dance.

You will use Proper costume in performing the basic steps.
You can have your partner but always follow the health protocol.

RUBRIC

PROPER EXECUTION 50%

CHOREOGRAPHY 30%
RELEVANCE TO THE THEME 10%
VIDEO QUALITY 10%

F. REFERENCES
 https://ourpastimes.com/history-of-the-carinosa-dance-12329347.html
 http://philippinecultures-talents.blogspot.com/2012/01/carinosa.html
 SHEPHERDVILLE COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
RHYTHM AND DANCE

STUDENT’S NAME: ESTRABILLA, KYLA DANISH C. DATE:March,21,2022

COURSE/YEAR:BSED SCIENCE 1M INSTRUCTOR: EMILY MORENO

STUDENT ASSESMENT QUESTION

SAQ#1: What do you think is the reason why Cariñosa is our National Dance?
ASAQ:

The cariñosa is a much-loved folk dance in the Philippines. Spanish in origin, it is regarded
as a national dance by scholars, and the characteristic shy behavior of the female dancer
is said to represent the mannerisms of Philippina women
SAQ #2: What is the symbol of the dance? Why?
ASAQ:

Representing the courting phase of a romantic relationship, the cariñosa (which means
“affectionate one”) is a Filipino folk dance that emerges from Panay, the Visayas and the
Bicol region

SAQ #3: Give basic steps used in Cariñosa dance.

ASAQ:

1. Three Steps and Point

2. Pointing
3. Back to Back
4. Hide and seek with Fan
5. Kneeling and Fanning
6. Flirting w/handkerchief
7. Flirting
8. Saludo
EVALUATION

Make a video of yourself performing the Cariñosa Dance.

You will use Proper costume in performing the basic steps.
You can have your partner but always follow the health protocol.

RUBRIC

PROPER EXECUTION 50%

CHOREOGRAPHY 30%
RELEVANCE TO THE THEME 10%
VIDEO QUALITY 10%