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Folk dance
- is a form of dance
developed by a group of people that
reflects the traditional life of the
people of a certain country or
region.
-is a recreational or ceremonial
dance performed usually by
members of the community to
which the dance is traditional.
History Folk Dance in the
Philippines
It is impossible to know when
exactly dancing became a part of life
in the Philippines.
Philippine folk dancing is a true
reflection of daily life in past
centuries.
Traditional dances were designed
to thank the gods for natural and
agricultural events, such as rain and
harvests.
Folk Dance History in the
Philippines
More recent dances done in the
Philippines derive from historical
events such as the arrival of the
Spaniards in the 16th century and the
conflicts with the Moors.
Its name
takes from
chivalrous knights and
lanciers of King Arthur’s
fame.
Costume:
Girl-
Baro’t
Boy- Barong Tagalog
Saya
Properties:
Scarf(Baksa)-soft bandana
withfloral design
Skirt(saya)
Overskirt (sobre falla)- plain
checkered of striped wrapped
around the waist and
gathered on the left side
reaching below the knee.
Polka sa Nayon
Popular in the
province of Batangas
during the Spanish
time. Usually danced
during fiestas and in
big social affairs.
Costume:
Girl-Maria Clara or Balintawak
Boy-Barong Tagalog
Cariñoza
Philippine national dance. It is a
Spanish word which means
affectionate or lovable.
Costume:
Girl-Balintawak
or Patadyong and
Camisa. Boy- Barong
Tagalog and any kind
of trousers.
Prop
erties:
Girl-fan
Subli
-well known ceremonial
worship dance in honor of
Mahal na Poong Sta. Cruz.
Originate some 300 years
ago in the Barrio of Dingin,
Alitagtag, Batangas.
-derived from the Tagalog
words“subsub” (stooped or in a
crouching position and “bali”
(broken).
It is performed by the ladies
with their hats together with the
graceful movements of their arms
and hands,
accompaniment
of kalatong or
tugtugan,
Jotabal
-lively festival dance
introduce by theSpaniards
originated in Camohaguin,
Gumaca Quezon.