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Philippine Folk Dance

There are dances that are lively, dances that depicts war, some uses
very colorful material, a way courtship and movements patterned from
animals these characteristics are just a proof of how magnificent Philippine
folk dance is. Philippine folk dance reflects our cultural identity depicting the
aspirations and true spirit of every Filipino (Dizer, R. et.al, 2009).
There are 3 major regional classifications of Philippine folk dance
namely; Lowland Christian dances which are influenced by European and
Spanish cultures, Tribal dances from Cordilleras which are non-Christian
dances from the Cordilleras and Muslim dances which are from the Southern
Islands of the Philippines influenced by Arabic and Indo-Malayan cultures.
Most folk dances are anchored on several fundamental dance steps. The
dance should be simple following the basic rhythm that dominates the dance
and pattern of movement. In your previous years in school, your teachers
taught you the basic fundamental position of the arms and feet and some
fundamental folk dance steps. We’ll have a glimpse of it in this module.
People who are holistically healthy will greatly improve their lifestyle
and enjoy life more fully. Just like engaging yourself in dancing Philippine folk
dance while performing its fundamental dance steps and positions. Doing
physical activities like dancing leads to a healthy living. And when you are
healthy, you will surely live a more satisfying life.

Philippine Folk Dance


There are dances that are lively, dances that depicts war, some uses
very colorful material, a way courtship and movements patterned from
animals these characteristics are just a proof of how magnificent Philippine
folk dance is. Philippine folk dance reflects our cultural identity depicting the
aspirations and true spirit of every Filipino (Dizer, R. et.al, 2009).
There are 3 major regional classifications of Philippine folk dance
namely; Lowland Christian dances which are influenced by European and
Spanish cultures, Tribal dances from Cordilleras which are non-Christian
dances from the Cordilleras and Muslim dances which are from the Southern
Islands of the Philippines influenced by Arabic and Indo-Malayan cultures.
Most folk dances are anchored on several fundamental dance steps. The
dance should be simple following the basic rhythm that dominates the dance
and pattern of movement. In your previous years in school, your teachers
taught you the basic fundamental position of the arms and feet and some
fundamental folk dance steps. We’ll have a glimpse of it in this module.
People who are holistically healthy will greatly improve their lifestyle
and enjoy life more fully. Just like engaging yourself in dancing Philippine folk
dance while performing its fundamental dance steps and positions. Doing
physical activities like dancing leads to a healthy living. And when you are
healthy, you will surely live a more satisfying life.

Philippine Folk Dance


There are dances that are lively, dances that depicts war, some uses
very colorful material, a way courtship and movements patterned from
animals these characteristics are just a proof of how magnificent Philippine
folk dance is. Philippine folk dance reflects our cultural identity depicting the
aspirations and true spirit of every Filipino (Dizer, R. et.al, 2009).
There are 3 major regional classifications of Philippine folk dance
namely; Lowland Christian dances which are influenced by European and
Spanish cultures, Tribal dances from Cordilleras which are non-Christian
dances from the Cordilleras and Muslim dances which are from the Southern
Islands of the Philippines influenced by Arabic and Indo-Malayan cultures.
Most folk dances are anchored on several fundamental dance steps. The
dance should be simple following the basic rhythm that dominates the dance
and pattern of movement. In your previous years in school, your teachers
taught you the basic fundamental position of the arms and feet and some
fundamental folk dance steps. We’ll have a glimpse of it in this module.
People who are holistically healthy will greatly improve their lifestyle
and enjoy life more fully. Just like engaging yourself in dancing Philippine folk
dance while performing its fundamental dance steps and positions. Doing
physical activities like dancing leads to a healthy living. And when you are
healthy, you will surely live a more satisfying life.

Philippine Folk Dance


There are dances that are lively, dances that depicts war, some uses
very colorful material, a way courtship and movements patterned from
animals these characteristics are just a proof of how magnificent Philippine
folk dance is. Philippine folk dance reflects our cultural identity depicting the
aspirations and true spirit of every Filipino (Dizer, R. et.al, 2009).
There are 3 major regional classifications of Philippine folk dance
namely; Lowland Christian dances which are influenced by European and
Spanish cultures, Tribal dances from Cordilleras which are non-Christian
dances from the Cordilleras and Muslim dances which are from the Southern
Islands of the Philippines influenced by Arabic and Indo-Malayan cultures.
Most folk dances are anchored on several fundamental dance steps. The
dance should be simple following the basic rhythm that dominates the dance
and pattern of movement. In your previous years in school, your teachers
taught you the basic fundamental position of the arms and feet and some
fundamental folk dance steps. We’ll have a glimpse of it in this module.
People who are holistically healthy will greatly improve their lifestyle
and enjoy life more fully. Just like engaging yourself in dancing Philippine folk
dance while performing its fundamental dance steps and positions. Doing
physical activities like dancing leads to a healthy living. And when you are
healthy, you will surely live a more satisfying life.

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