Introduction

- Filipinos are musically inclined, that every corner of the island showcases a traditional
embedded with traditional dances.
(alam naman natin na tayong mga Pilipino ay mahilig talaga sa music at dance. Sa katunayan,
kaya nating ipakita ang iba’t-ibang kultura ng isang lugar sa pamamagitan lamang ng sayaw)
At dahil nga may iba’t-iba tayong pamamaraan ng sa pagsayaw kaya naman nahahatid
din ito sa iba’t-ibang kategorya.

Philippine Dance Classifications:

1. Dances from Cordillera Groups

- This dance portrays the walk of the industrious Kalingga women, carrying water
pots on their heads and wearing the colorful hand-woven "blankets of life" around
their necks.

(Their walk imitates the climb up the Rice Terraces in the Mountain Provinces of the
Philippines)

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2. Western – Influenced Dances

- The Spanish colonization of the Philippines brought many Western influences

including the dances like the waltz, paso doble,and fandango

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3. Dances of the Muslim Groups

- They are known for their mysticism, royalty, and beauty which are evident in their
music and dances. Their dances are usually accompanied by the agong and
kulintang.

(Filipino Muslim dance is marked by intricate hand and arm movement along with
shimmering costumes)

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 4. Dances of the Tribal Indigenous Groups

- The movements are accompanied with the resonant drumming or gongs, and
welcome visitors in delicate swaying dances using fans and scarves.

(Dancers imitate the graceful movements of birds, fish and boats, celebrate fertility in
vigorous)

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5. Dances of the Countryside.

- These dances illustrate the fiesta spirit and demonstrate a love of life.

(Explain how it is danced)

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Now that we understood the different classifications of Folk Dance, let us now understand what
is Folk Dance?
Folk Dance
- a cultural art form handed down from one generation to another. It communicates the
customs, beliefs ad occupations of the people of a region or country. Folk dancing belongs
to the people.
(ang folk dance ay naipapasa sa ibat-ibang henerasyon dahil ito ay paraan upang maipabatid n
gating mga ninuno kung ano kanilang naging kalagayan noon at paano ito nakaapekto sa
kanilang pamumuhay)

- a dance consisting of rhythmic movement, sustained by regular tempo, beat or music,

conceived as a cultural mirror in which spirit, character, and artistry of its time is reflected
when placed on historical perspective.
(ang folk dance ay isa ring parte n gating kasaysayan dahil katulad nga ng sabi ko kanina,
masisilayan natin ang naging karanasan at kalagayan ng mga taong nauna sa atin ditto sa
bansa)
- It depicts man’s traditional contemporary feeling. Some dances are results of religious rites,
or an ethic variety portraying the celebration of different culture patterns.

(ang folk dance ay nakakatulong para ating maipahayag ang ating saloobin o emosyon.
Maging ang gating pagiging talentado at creative para mas mapalawak pa an gang ating
kultura at tradisyon)