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4. Recreational dance
-Dance mixers, square dance rounds, and partner dances are all included. Several of these Walking steps,
polka steps, and other simple patterns are used in dances. The waltz step. The atmosphere is typically
informal gatherings and parties, as well as reunions. Etc.
5. Creative Dance
It is the greatest level in dance. It is the end result of research and development. improvisation of
movements as the dancer or choreographer expresses himself Feelings or emotions, thoughts, and
interpretations are all examples of interpretations
Ritual Dances
-These rituals are performed by shamans, known by different names, and involve elements like
music, chanting, and dancing.
Epilogue
This passage emphasizes the enduring significance of rites and dances in the lives of ethnic Filipinos. It
highlights how these cultural expressions serve not only as a means of coping with the challenges of life
but also as modes of celebration that are integral to their existence.
Week 3. List down the Philippine Folk Dances from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Luzon
The Banga dance elegantly portrays the Kalinga tribe's balance and grace as they carry
pots on their heads.
Originally a mock-war dance, Maglalatik has transformed into a tribute to San Isidro
Labrador, with dancers wearing coconut shells as part of their attire.
Pandanggo sa Ilaw showcases impressive agility and stability as dancers balance three oil
lamps on their heads and hands while performing lively steps and clapping.
Balse, also known as a waltz, was a popular dance in Marikina, Rizal, often performed
after religious processions.
Jotabal combines elements of the Spanish Jota and waltz (valse) in a lively festival dance
originating from Camohaguin, Gumaca, Quezon.
Makonggo, a comedic dance from Santa Maria, Bulacan, features a single dancer
imitating a monkey's movements and expressions in various moods, allowing for
improvisation and entertainment.
Visayas
Tinikling is a traditional Filipino dance that replicates the agile movements of tikling birds as
they gracefully navigate between bamboo poles, imitating their legendary speed and grace.
The Kuratsa is a dance highly favored by the Waray people in the Eastern Visayas region of the
Philippines, and it differs significantly in execution from its Mexican counterpart.
Mazurka Boholana is a Spanish-inspired ballroom dance from Bohol, with European influences,
particularly the Polish mazurka.
Escotis is a popular dance in Capiz, performed at social gatherings among the mountain
communities in Tinpas, Panitan, and Panay, showcasing their unique local traditions.
Mindanao
Itik-Itik is a dance originating from Surigao del Norte, Philippines, which imitates the movements
of a duck, specifically the itik species.
Singkil is a Maranao dance that has become a signature piece of the Bayanihan Dance Troupe,
known for its theatrical and stylized presentation.
Kandingan is a dance performed at Tausog weddings in Jolo, featuring movements influenced by
classical and traditional Indian dance forms, characterized by dancers with slightly bent knees,
turned outward, and holding their fingers stiffly together with the thumb outward and apart.
Week 6. Define Ballroom Dance? What are the forms of Ballrooms Dance? Expalin each
The word "ballroom dance" refers to the traditional partnered dance forms performed by men and women
a couple, usually in closed embrace (ballroom dance stance).
There are three forms of ballroom dancing: the social ballroom, competitive ballroom and exhibition
ballroom
1. In social ballroom, the partners would like to interact with the other spontaneously, for fun, doing steps
that are also enjoyable for them.
2. In competitive ballroom, judges expect to see the accurate, precise and correct steps and styles from the
dancers done with great flair.
3. In exhibition ballroom, the audiences expect to be entertained by beautiful and impressive moves by
the dancers.