PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH | LECTURE 1

PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

1st SEMESTER | S.Y. 2022-2023 TRANSCRIBED BY: YUNA CAPELLAN
LECTURER: MR. OLIVER CUSIPAG

WHAT IS DANCE?
• A form of expression of oneself
Bontoc – “Pattong”
through rhythmic movement.

WHAT IS FOLK DANCE?

• The oldest form of dance and earliest
form of communication.
• The traditional dance of a given SPANISH INFLUENCED DANCES
country which evolved naturally and • Dances reflects Christianity,
spontaneously with everyday European Art and Culture.
activities. • Philippine aristocrats created Filipino
o e.g., occupations, festivals, adaptations of European dances.
customs, rituals • Jotas, Fandanggos, Mazurkas.
• It is handed from generation to Waltzes
generation. • Dances by young socialites to the
• It has more or less fixed movements stringed music of the rondalla.
in their pattern but may differ in
various areas or provinces.
“Habanera”
5 MAJOR CLASSIFICATIONS OF
PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES
1) Cordillera Dances
2) Spanish Influenced Dances
3) Muslim Dances
“Jota”
4) Tribal Dances
5) Rural Dances

CORDILLERA DANCES
• Dances reflects rituals which
MUSLIM DANCES
celebrate their daily lives - a good
• Influenced by Malay, Javanese & Middle
harvest, health, peace, war, and
Eastern Traders (Islam)
other symbols of living.
• mysticism, royalty, and beauty
• Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayo, & • Uses intricate hand & arm movement
Kalinga tribes • the fingers express feelings & emotions
• Gongs, Ganza • Uses shimmering costumes

Kalinga – “Banga” Maranao – “Singkil”

 PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH | LECTURE 1
PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE
1st SEMESTER | S.Y. 2022-2023 TRANSCRIBED BY: YUNA CAPELLAN
LECTURER: MR. OLIVER CUSIPAG

• Indigenous materials, clapping,

rondalla, percussion instruments.
Tausug –
“Pangalay”
“Saut sa Rarug”

TRIBAL DANCES
• Also known as Ethnic dances; Ethnic
minorities found in different parts of “Maglalatik”
the Philippines (T’boli, Bilaan,
Manobo, Bagobo, etc.)
• Intricate craftsmanship in metal,
clothing, and jewelry.
• Reflects rituals & animals, belief in
“spirits” & shamans, nature – “anito”
• Animal sounds, human singing,
indigenous materials

T’boli –
“Madal Tahaw”

Manobo –
“Bangkakaw”

RURAL DANCES
• Reflects the simple life of the people
in the barrio.
• Depicts common work, daily
activities of the peasants.
• Shows gaiety & laughter, festivities
• Performed in fiestas to honor patron
saints.
• Give homage to the barrio's
namesake for a good harvest, health,
& perseverance.
 PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH | LECTURE 1
PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE
1st SEMESTER | S.Y. 2022-2023 TRANSCRIBED BY: YUNA CAPELLAN
LECTURER: MR. OLIVER CUSIPAG

COSTUMES IN PHILIPPINE FOLK MUSLIM

DANCE
TYPICAL SPANISH ELITE
SIGPIT” OR
“SABLAY”
Female: MARIA
CLARA
PATADYONG
Male: BARONG
TAGALOG & BLACK
MALONG
PANTS
PANTS
RURAL (TAGALOG)
RURAL (ILOCANO)
Female:
BALINTAWAK W/
SOFT PANUELO & “CHAMBRA” –
TAPIS BLOUSE
Male: CAMISA DE
CHINO & TROUSERS “SIESGO” – A-LINE
OF DIFFERENT SKIRT
COLORS

RURAL (VISAYAN)

Female: KIMONA &

PATADYONG W/
SOFT KERCHIEF
Male: BARONG OR
CAMISA DE CHINO
& TROUSERS OF
ANY COLOR

CORDILLERA/TRIBAL

Female: HINABI NA
TELA &
ACCESSORIES
(BEADS)
Male: G-STRING,
SHORT JACKET &
SHOULDER BAND,
FEATHERED HEAD
DRESSES

“BAHAG”