Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 3 (PATHFit 3)

Week #4 – MODULE 2
DANCES OF THE WORLD
Objectives:
1. Discuss the origin of Carinosa
2. Value the culture origin of Carinosa
3. Execute some steps used in Carinosa

LESSON 4: PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE:

CARINOSA

Carinosa dance is a South East Asian

dance style from Philippines. Carinosa in
english literally means ‘Loving or
affectionate one’. This ‘romantic’ Philippines
dance originated in the Panay island in the
colonial-era from the Maria Clara suite of
Philippine folk dances and is supposed to be
heavily influenced by the Hispanic culture. A
fan or a handkerchief plays an important
role in this dance form. Furthermore, this
form of dancing is said to comprise of
elements belonging to styles such as Bolero
and Jarabe Tapatio.

The cariñosa is a Philippine folk dance

of Hispanic origin. It is closely associated
with the island of Panay and the Visayas
region in general. The word cariñosa is from
the Spanish cariñosa meaning the
affectionate one. Most Filipina women can
be described as karinyosa.
Origin of the Carinosa Dance:
It was during the 15th century that Philippines was colonized for the
first time by the Spanish. It was during this period that the Spanish people
introduced this dance style to the ‘Filipino’ culture. Carinosa is one of the
popular folk dances in Philippines.

Costumes used in Carinosa:

Originally, the cariñosa was danced with María Clara gown and Barong
Tagalog for it is a Spanish dance. In addition, Filipino wore the patadyong
kimona and camisa de chino to reveal nationalism. (a native dress of the
Tagalog regions), camisa (a white sleeve) or patadyong kimona (a dress of
the Visayan people) and for boys, a barong Tagalog and colored pants.
Music involved in Carinosa:
The musical instrument mainly used in this dance form is the Rondella,
a string instrument ensemble. In addition, instruments such as bandurrias,
mandolins, guitars, basses, drums, and banjos are also used.
Video Link for music: Cariñosa (Audio Only) - YouTube

Training availability and technique involved in Carinosa:

In terms of technique, this dance basically involves the performers i.e.
male and female flirting with each other by using ‘hide and seek’ feet
movements. In addition, the female performer usually holds a fan or a
handkerchief during a performance. As for training centers and schools,
there aren’t many available around the world since this ‘romantic’ dance is
mainly performed in the Philippines.
Video link: https://youtu.be/wPxh0jkCvzo
 REFERENCES

CARINOSA DANCE, PHILIPPINES : Spanish-Filipino Romantic Dance - Dance

Ask

Cariñosa - Wikipedia

Philippine Folk Dances Guide: 12 Traditional Filipino Dances to

Know (zenrooms.com)

Types of dance forms (slideshare.net)