HISTORY OF

PHILIPPINE FOLK
DANCE
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.
Folk Dance
- is a recreational or ceremonial
dance performed usually by
members of the community to
which the dance is traditional.
Folk Dance
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
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.
Folk Dance History in the Philippines

Among the Christianized Filipino

groups, the Kumintang was the oldest
Dance and song. It was a pantomimed
song and dance.
Folk Dance History in the Philippines

Folk dances are often performed at

festivals, cultural gatherings, or
agricultural events.
Folk Dances Introduced
by the Spaniards
Folk Dances Introduced by the Spaniards

The cariñosa is a popular folk dance that

was introduced to the country by the
Spaniards when they arrived in the 16th
century.
Folk Dances Introduced by the Spaniards

•Fandango
•Lanceros
•Rigodon
•Carinosa
•Curacha
 Why is it important to
understand the history of folk
dance in the Philippines?
Folk Dance History in the Philippines

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.
CLASSIFICATION OF
FOLK DANCES
1. Courtship or Wedding

It is usually performed by couples or

newlyweds together with the relatives of
the bride and groom. The movements of
the dance depict courtship and love.
Examples of these dances are the Habanera
de Soltera, the Cariñosa, and the Sayaw sa
Pag- Ibig.
2. Festivals
These dances are performed during
fiestas as a thanksgiving ritual for a
bountiful harvest or good
fortune.Example are Sinulog Festival,
Bangus Festival, Mascara Festival,
Dinangyang Festival etc.
3. Mimic or Imitative
The purpose of these dances is
entertainment. It usually depicts animal
movements with funny and humorous
actions. Examples are the Itik-itik, the
Tinikling the Kalapati, and the Mariposa.
4. Occupational Dances
These dances are performed to
characterize occupations of a certain
locality. Examples are the
Maglalatik, the Binatbatan, the
Pagtatanim-Paggapas, the
Pagpapahangin, and the Pagbabaye.
5. Religious or Ceremonial Dances
They are performed as rituals.
An example is the Subli.
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