Folk dances are the traditional

social dances of ethnics groups,

rural or urban from all over the
world.

Social dances are participatory

dances done at weddings, parties,
and other gatherings.
 1. National and Regional
dances
 2. Occupational dances
 3.
Religious and Ceremonial
dances
 4. Courtship dances
 5. Festival dances
 A. Geographical origin

1. National dances found

throughout the islands with little or no
modifications.

2. Local dances found in specific

locality
B. Nature

1. Occupational dances- depicts actions of

labour or of a specific occupation.
2. Religious ceremonial dances dances
with religious vows and ceremonies.
3. Comic dances depicts funny
movements intended for entertainment.
4. Game dances done with play element.
B. Nature

5. Wedding dances performed during wedding

feast.
6. Courtship dances depict the act of
courtship or dances with love themes.
7. Festival dances suitable for special
occasions or any social gatherings.
8. War dances show imagery of combat or
duel.
C. Movements:
1. Slow

2. Slow and Fast

3. Moderate

4. Active shows fast energetic movements

D. Formation
1. Square or quadrille

2. Long formation

3. Set consist of two or more pairs as a

unit facing each other or standing side by
side.
E. Special classification group dances with
special distinctive features

1. Dances with songs

2. Old ballroom dances
3. Dances with implements
4. Dances with combined
rhythm
 Philippine dances Origin
1. Pandanggo sa Ilaw Mindoro
2. Tinikling National
3. Maglalatik Laguna
4. Carinosa Panay
5. La Jota Manilena Manila
6. Sakuting Abra
7. Pantomina Sorsogon
8. Banog Cordillera
9. Salisid Kalinga
10. Palok Kalinga