Ateneo de Zamboanga University

School of Education
Physical Education Department
Fr. Eusebio Salvador, SJ Campus, La Purisima St., Zamboanga City 7000 Philippines

Dance Lab 3 & 4

ZAMBOANGA HERMOSA FESTIVAL DANCE/ PASTORES A BELEN (Chabacano de Zamboanga)

These two dance laboratories will be performed as the Final Term Performance Examination/
Requirement in PATHFIT 3 during the Intra-Class Culminating Activity on the week of November 20-
24, 2023 (class time). The performances will also asses the fitness level achieved by the students in
Dance as a physical activity during the semester.

I. Dance Lab 3 - ZAMBOANGA HERMOSA FESTIVAL DANCE

“Zamboanga Hermosa Festival,” also known locally as “Fiesta Pilar,” is one of Zamboanga City’s most
important festivals. It honors the city’s patron saint, the Nuestra Señora La Virgen del Pilar whose image
is enshrined in the equally historic and venerated Fort Pilar. The feast day proper on October 12 is a
special holiday in Zamboanga City, and the shrine itself holds novena masses throughout the day. During
the festival, the most awaited part (aside from the procession) would be the Festival Dance Competition.

Also, October is noted as the Indigenous People’s Month. National Indigenous People’s Thanksgiving
Day is observed on October 29 every year in the Philippines. It is a day to honor and promote the rich
cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines.

In line with the celebration of Zamboanga Hermosa Festival and Indigenous People’s Month, the
groups in PE class will choreograph and stage a “Final Show Down” of the Hermosa Festival Street
Dance Competition” which shall feature the following performances:

1. “Jota de Zamboanga” as taught in class, as an opening performance showing Chabacano

Culture.

2. “Colores de Zamboanga” – a Festival dance of the music entitled “Colores” featuring dances
from the indigenous groups of Zamboanga City (Subanen, Sama, Badjau, Yakan, Tausug, and
Chabacano) and Latino Dances.

Dancing on bamboos or with liftings/ stunts are not allowed. The music will be provided by the
Instructor. Costumes and props should be made of DIY materials and should not be expensive. Be
creative and resourceful when creating the props. Large backdrops or sets are discouraged/ not allowed.
Only hand-props are allowed to be utilized throughout the dance.

Performance day: Intra-class Culminating Activity, November 20- 24, 2023 (during class).
 Ateneo de Zamboanga University
School of Education
Physical Education Department
Fr. Eusebio Salvador, SJ Campus, La Purisima St., Zamboanga City 7000 Philippines

Rating Sheet for Dance Lab 3 - Zamboanga Hermosa Festival Dance

Execution & Choreography/ Costume and Focus/ Bearing/ Form Total

Section: Mastery Staging props 20 100
30 30 20
Group
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Group Members
 Ateneo de Zamboanga University
School of Education
Physical Education Department
Fr. Eusebio Salvador, SJ Campus, La Purisima St., Zamboanga City 7000 Philippines
2. Dance Lab 4 - PASTORES A BELEN (Chabacano de Zamboanga)
“Pastores” (Shepherds), the tradition was introduced by Spanish priests in the late-1800s, and
spread across the country. This Christmas dance is performed by children as they do the carolling from
one house to another singing “Chabacano villancicos” (Christmas carols in Chabacano) or “canciones de
Pascua” or “canciones o villancicos de navidad.” As they sing, they frolic around and strike their
tambourine (boys) or a ring of flowers or ribbons (girls) on their hands. “Pastores” refers to the
shepherds who first saw the child Jesus on the manger. The children are given coins or candies by the
owner of the house as an act of appreciation for the delightful performance.
The dance steps will be taught in class. The groups will do their own choreography of the dance.
the You may wear costumes provided you will not be spending or you may wear one that will look
similar to the original – DIY – or wear a red T-shirt or your PATHFIT shirt with your PATHFIT pants. Music
for each dance will be given out in the E-class. Prepare the props ahead of time. Create a lively
choreography of this dance.
Performance day: Intra-class Culminating Activity, November 20- 24, 2023 (during class).
Costume:
Girl - Bright-colored skirt and top. She holds a bamboo ring or rattan ring, 10-12 inches in diameter and
ornamented with flowers or colorful ribbons.
Boy: colored camisa de chino with red trousers. He holds a tambourine with ribbons.
 Ateneo de Zamboanga University
School of Education
Physical Education Department
Fr. Eusebio Salvador, SJ Campus, La Purisima St., Zamboanga City 7000 Philippines
Rating for Pastores A Belen
Execution & Choreography/ Costume and Focus/ Bearing/ Form Total
Section: Mastery Staging props 20 100
30 30 20
Group
#:

Group Members