Philippine Folk Dance

Physical Education
 What is dance?

A form of
expression of
oneself through
rhythmic
movement.
 So, what is FOLK DANCE
• the oldest form of
dance and the earliest
form of
communication
• the traditional dance
of a given country
which evolved
naturally and
spontaneously with
everyday activities

• e.g. occupations,
customs, festivals,
rituals
 So, what is FOLK DANCE
• It is handed down
from generation
to generation

• It has more or less

a fixed movement
in their pattern,
but may differ in
various areas or
provinces
 5 Major Classifications of
Philippine Folk Dances

• Cordillera Dances
• Spanish Influenced Dances
• Muslim Dances
• Tribal Dances
• Rural Dances
 Cordillera Dances
• Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet,
Apayo, & Kalinga tribes
• a people whose way of life
existed long before any
• a good foot on the harvest,
health, peace, Philippines
• Dances reflects rituals war, and other
Spaniard or other • Gongs, ganza symbols of
which celebrate their living
foreigners stepped
daily lives
 Cordillera Dances
• Bontoc – “Pattong”

• Kalinga – “Banga”
 Spanish Influenced Dances
• Philippine
aristocrats
created Filipino
adaptations of
European dances
• jotas, fandangos,
• Dances reflects mazurkas,
socialites to the waltzes
Christianity, and
stringed music of • dances by the
European art and the young
rondalla culture
Spanish Influenced Dances

“Jota”

“Habanera”
Muslim Dances
• Influenced by
Malay, Javanese &
Middle Eastern
Traders (Islam)
• mysticism, royalty,
and beauty
• Uses intricate hand
& arm movement
• the fingers express
feelings & emotions
• Uses shimmering
costumes
 Muslim Dances

• Maranao – “Singkil”

• Tausug – “Pangalay”
 Tribal Dances
• intricate craftsmanship in
metal, clothing, and
jewelry
• reflects rituals & animals,
belief in “spirits” &
shamans,
• Also known as Ethnic
nature – “anito” dances;
• animal sounds, found in Ethnic minorities
different parts of human
singing, the Philippines (T’boli,
Bilaan, Manobo, Bagobo,
indigenous materials etc.)
 Tribal Dances
• T’boli – “Madal Tahaw”

• Manobo – “Bangkakaw”
 Rural Dances
• Reflects the simple life of
perseverance the people in
the barrio
• Depicts common work,
clapping, rondalla, daily
activities of the percussion
peasants instruments
• Shows gaiety &
laughter, festivities
• Performed in
fiestas to honor
patron saints give
homage to the
barrios namesake
for a good harvest,
health, &
• Indigenous
materials,
 Rural Dances
• “Maglalatik”

• “Oasioas”
Thank You!