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HISTORY OF FOLK DANCE

Group II
John Mark Umali
Stephanie Ochoa
Geralyn Cauilan
Lealyn Salazar
Jerry Pallermo
Marvin Caracter
 The history of Philippine folk dancing incorporates
influences from immigrants and conquerors while at the
same time maintaining distinctly Filipino roots. Philippine

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folk dancing is a true reflection of daily life in past
centuries while enchanting modern audiences at the same
time.
 
 There is no recorded "start" to Philippine folk dance -
as long as there have been people on the islands they have
been dancing. In fact, their mythology is filled with many
different gods and goddesses that needed to be placated,
implored, or thanked for various natural events like rain
and harvests. Many of these festivals still feature ancient
folk dances performed in costume of the tribal period.
 It is impossible to know when exactly dancing became a
part of life in the Philippines. Many traditional dances
were designed to thank the gods for natural and

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agricultural events, such as rain and harvests. The dances
were performed during festivals and remembrances of past
military victories, and still are performed at celebrations of
births and weddings in modern times. Many modern folk
dance festivals still feature ancient dances performed in
costume of the tribal period of the Philippines.
 
 Philippine folk dance mirrors the culture and tradition
of the Filipinos. It has also been a source of culture identify
of the people. In this diversified country, there are also
great diversity of dances in different forms and dynamics
that grow out of various times, situation and experiences
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 Francisca Reyes Aquino is acknowledged as the Folk
Dance Pioneer. This Bulakeña began her research on
folk dances in the 1920s making trips to remote
barrios in Central and Northern Luzon.
-Characteristics of Philippine Folk Dances
 
-In general, dancers stand apart.
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-Most of the dances are done by pairs or couples.

-Hand movements play an important part.

-Most dances are in long formation.

-Most dances begin and end with “saludo”.

-Dance from low land have more foreign elements than

those in upland.
-War dances are found in non-Christian tribes.

-It is traditional.
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-It is an expressive behavior.

-Simple basic rhythm dominates the folk dance and

establishes the pattern of movement.

-An unknown choreographer creates a folk dance.

-It performs n action in the life of folk.

 Classification of Philippines Folk Dances
 GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN
NATIONAL DANCES  found throughout the islands. (e.g. Rigodon, Carinosa, Jota)

Rigodon 
 - Originated from Spain, this dance is commonly performed at formal affairs like
inaugural balls where prominent members of the government participate and enjoy.

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Cariñosa
  - Cariñosa is a word that describes an affectionate, friendly and
lovable woman. This dance is performed in flirtatious manner with

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fans and handkerchiefs to assist the dancers hide-and-seek
movements.
 
La Jota Manileña
- It is a dance named after the capital city of the Philippines, Manila,
where an adaptation of Castilian Jota afloats with the clacking of
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bamboo castanets played by the dancers themselves. The costume and
the graceful movements of the performers noticeably inspired by
Spanish Culture.
 2. LOCAL DANCES  found in specific locality. (e.g.
Tinikling-Leyte; Subli-Batangas)
Tinikling
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- Tinikling is considered the national folkdance with a pair of
dancers hopping between two bamboo poles held just above the
ground and struck together in time to music. Originated from Leyte
Province, this dance is in fact a mimic movement of tikling birds
hopping over trees, grass stems or over bamboo traps set by farmers.
Dancers perform this dance with remarkable grace and speed
jumping between bamboo poles.
Subli-Batangas
  - This dance is one of the most popular dance in the Philippines and
the favorite in Batangas. This dance is simply ceremonial in nature
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and this is performed as homage to the Holy Cross. The Holy Cross is
known by the locals as the 'Mahal na Poong Santa Krus', and the Holy
Cross plays an important role in the development of the dance. In fact,
the Holy Cross is considered at the center of the dance and without
the Holy Cross the dance will not materialize.
  

Value and Importance of Philippine Folk dance

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 Folk arts, specifically folk music and dance, embody fundamental
values of great worth to our culture, our nation, and our children.
There is no better way to share time together as families and
friends. Our job is to preserve the joyful tunes we've inherited
from our ancestors and to pass them on to others.

 A group called Colerain Connection is quite dedicated to the

dissemination and preservation of traditional folk arts. It is very
important to see musical artists performing on instruments they
have hand crafted, or playing vibrant melodies from their
grandfather's fiddle. This group is all about preserving history
and tradition.
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VALUE

Philippine folk dance helps keep the people connected

to their ancestry and their traditions. Folk dance helps
to preserve the cultural unity of the people
IMPORTANCE

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People think folk dances are important because they help
keep a culture alive. People have been doing folk dances
for hundreds of years, and there is value keeping that
tradition alive.

Folk dances are important because they preserve the

Philippine culture and pass it on to the next generation.
They are a uniting force to the Philippine people.
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