What is Folk dancing

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.
National and Regional dances
Occupational dances
Religious and Ceremonial dances
Courtship dances
Festival dances
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF DANCES
• A. Geographical origin

1. National dances – found throughout the

islands with little or no modifications.

2. Local dances – found in specific locality

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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.
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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.
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OF DANCES

C. Movements:
1. Slow

2. Slow and Fast

3. Moderate

4. Active – shows fast energetic movements

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DANCES

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.
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DANCES
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
SOME PHILIPPINE DANCES
 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