PHYSICAL

EDUCATION
LEIZEL A. MASOCOL
 OBJECTIVES:

Familiarize with the

Show respect to the Categorize the
different traditional different dances
Philippine
dances traditional dances. according to their
classifications.
 WHAT IS TRADITIONAL DANCING?

Traditional dancing can be another term for

folk dance, or sometimes even for ceremonial
dance. The term „traditional‟ is more
frequently used when the emphasis is on the
cultural roots of the dance. A traditional dance
is therefore have arisen from a people‟s
cultural traditions.
Philippines has many popular traditional dances
which have evolved and changed as they have
been passed down from generation to
generation. Although a particular dance might
be performed slightly differently from one
region to the next, it remains true to its roots.
 THE FIVE MAJOR CLASSIFICATIONS OF
PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE:

Cordillera dances

Spanish influence dances Tribal dances

Rural dances
Muslim dances
 CORDILLERA DANCES
•  They are the Bontoc, Ifugao, Benget, Apayao, and Kalinga Tribes.
•  They are the pagan people, living simple lives to appease their
gods. Their rituals celebrate their daily lives, a good harvest, health,
peace, war, and other symbols of living.
• Their traditions have survived the changing scope of the Philippines
and the tribes continue to maintain their culture that are part of the
colorful cultural fabric known as the Philippine culture.
 BANGA DANCE

“Banga" literally mean pots. The Banga or pot dance

is a contemporary performance of Kalingas of the
Mountain Province in the Philippines. This dance
illustrates the languid grace of a tribe otherwise
known as fierce warriors.
 BENDYAN DANCE
Also popularly called Bendian, this circle dance of
the Benguets of Mountain Province is restaged,
keeping true to the dance's context and meaning.
Long known as a dance to celebrate the arrival of
successful headhunters, the Bendayan has taken a
new face.

Other Cordillera dances are: Ragragsakan, Salisid, Salip,

Turayen, Trektek, Manmanok and Uyaoy
SPANISH INFLUENCED DANCES
• Dances reflect to the socialites of Christianity, and the
stringed music of European art and the rondalla
culture.
• Philippine aristocrats created Filipino adaptations of
European dances.
• Jotas, fandangos, mazurkas, waltz are some of
European influenced dances
 JOTA

The Philippine Jota was among the most

popular dances during the Spanish colonial
period in the Philippines and up to the early
20th century. It was originally performed in
social gatherings, like weddings, parties, and
baptism.
 HABANERA
It is a social dance in duple time and performed
in a ballroom or on a stage. This dance first
became popular in the town of Botolan,
Zambales. This dance performed at weddings
and includes a procession of the bride and
groom‟s parents.
 MUSLIM DANCES
• Influenced by Malay, Javanese and Middle Eastern
Traders (Islam)
• These are known for their mysticism, royalty, and
beauty which are evident in their music and dances.
• Accompanied by the agong and kulintang, Filipino
Muslim dance is marked by intricate hand and arm
movement along with shimmering costumes.
 PANGALAY

A pangalay native to the Badjaos, sometimes

known as the "Sea Gypsies." Pangalay is a dance
that emphasizes the agility of the upper body.
The rhythmic bounce of the shoulder with
simultaneous alternating waving of arms are the
basic movement of this dance.
 SINGKIL
Singkil dance takes its name from the bells
worn on the ankles of the Muslim princess.
Perhaps one of the oldest of truly Filipino
dances, the Singkil recounts the epic legend of
the "Darangan" of the Maranao people of
Mindanao.
 Other Muslim dances are: Asik,
Pangsak, Tahing Bayla, Pangalay Ha
Pattong, Pangalay sa Agong, Sagayan,
Kapa Malong Malong, Pagapir.
 TRIBAL DANCE
• Mindanao, the Philippines' southernmost island, is
the country's cultural melting pot. It houses
influences from Spain, China, Indonesia, and the
Middle East.
• Tribes such as the T'boli, Bilaan, Manobo, Bagobo,
and other groups inhabit the vast regions of
Mindanao.
• These groups honor the pagan gods for
the fruits and trials of daily life.
• These tribes pride themselves in their
concept of beauty and are known for
creating colorful sets of jewelry and
clothing out of dyed pineapple and
banana fibers with are showcased in their
traditional dances.
 KADAL TAHAW
A bird dance performed by the T'boli during
planting and harvesting which simulates the
flights and hops of the tahaw bird.

DUGSO
THIS IS A DANCE TO SHOW
THANKSGIVING.
OTHER TRIBAL DANCES ARE:
BINAYLAN, KADAL BLELAH,
MALAKAS AT MAGANDA
 RURAL DANCES
• Reflect the simple life of perseverance of the people
in the barrio.
• These depict common work, clapping, rondalla, daily
activities of the percussion peasant‟s instruments
• Show gaiety and laughter, festivities
• Were performed in fiestas to honor patron saints
 PALU PALO
In Laguna, the village Labanderas or
washerwomen, spend relatively calm day by
doing their laundry when tsismis or gossip
among them gets out of hand and drama
ensues. Through fighting with their palos
(laundry paddles) to resolve their disputes, their
dance come to life.
 BINASUAN

This colorful and lively dance from Bayambang in

the Pangasinan province shows off the balancing
skills of the dancers. The glasses that the
dancers gracefully yet carefully maneuver are
half-filled with rice wine. Binasuan, meaning
“with the use of a drinking glass” in Pangasinan
OTHER EXAMPLES OF RURAL DANCES:
• Gaway-gaway • Tinikling • Sayaw sa bangko
• Binatbatan • Regatones • Sinulog
• Binuyogan • Itik-itik • Itik-itik
• Kalapati • Kalatong • Subli
• Kuratsa • Pandanggo sa Tapis • Sakuting
• Pandanggo sa Ilaw
NATURE OF PHILIPPINE FOLK
DANCE
1. OCCUPATIONAL DANCES - depict actions of a
particular occupation. (e.g. planting, punding)

2. RELIGIOUS/CEREMONIAL - associated with

religion, vows and ceremonies. (e.g. Dugsu, Sua-
sua
3. COMIC DANCES - depict funny movements for entertainment. (e.g.
Kinotan, Makonggo)
4. GAME DANCES - done with play elements. (e.g. Lubi-lubi, Pavo)
5. WEDDING DANCES - performed during wedding feasts. (e.g.
Panasahan)
6. COURTSHIP DANCES - depict the art of courtship. (e.g. Hele-hele,
Tadek, Pantomina)
7. FESTIVAL DANCES - suitable for special occasions. (e.g. Pandanggo,
Habanera)
8. WAR DANCES - show imagery combat. (e.g. Sagayan, Palu-palo)