The Maglalatik is a kind of

indigenous dance in the 

Philippines where coconut
shell halves which were
attached to the dancers'
hands as well as on vests
where are hung 4 or 6
more coconut shell halves.
Tinikling is a traditional Philippine folk dance which originated during
the Spanish colonial era. The dance involves at least two people
beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against
each other in coordination with one or more dancers who step over and
in between the poles in a dance
Forms of Philippine
Folk Dances:
1. Rural Dance – best known
and close to the Filipino heart,
these dances are from the
rural
Christian lowlands, it also
illustrates the fiesta spirit and
demonstrate a love of life.

Ex. Bakya-Salakot, Sayaw sa

Bangko, Bulaklakan
2. Spanish Influence Dance
 the coming of the Spaniards in the 16th century brought
a new influence in Philippine life. They are named in
honor of the legendary Maria Clara.

Ex. Pandango, Lanceros, Rigodon, Cariñosa, Curacha

3. Mindanao Dance
 Mindanao and Sulu were never conquered by Spain. The dances
in Muslim however predated the Muslim influence. Singkilwas
introduced after the 14th century; it was based on the epic legend
of Darangan of the Maranao.

Ex. Singkil, Pangalay, Sagayan, Maglangka, Kappa Malong

4. Cordillera Dances
these are the dances of mountain tribe in Northern Luzon, such as
those of the Kalinga and Ifugao people. “Cordillera” a name given by
the Spanish Conquistadors when they first saw the mountain rangers.

Ex. Banga, Bendayan, Manmanok, Turayen, Uyaoy/ Uyauy

5. Ethnic/Tribal Dances
the cultural minorities that live in the hills and mountains
throughout the Philippine Archipelago considered dances as
a basic part of their lives. Rinampo and Talbeng are
examples of these dances.

Ex. Binanog, Inagong, Tinambol, Binaylan, Pinagkabula,

Talupak
Fundamental Position of Feet and Arms
TINIKLING
Tinikling is a traditional Philippine folk dance which originated during
the Spanish colonial era. The dance involves two people beating,
tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each
other in coordination with one or more dancers who step over and in
between the poles in a dance. The name "tinikling" is a reference to
birds locally known as tikling. The term tinikling literally means "to
perform it 'tikling-like. The dance originated in Leyte, Island in
Visayas. It imitates the movement of the tikling birds as they walk
between grass stems, run over tree branches, or dodge bamboo
traps set by rice farmers. Dancers imitate the tikling bird's legendary
grace and speed by skillfully maneuvering between large bamboo
poles.
COSTUME. Girls wear "balintawak" or " patadiong.“
Boys wear " barong tagalog" and long red trousers with one leg
rolled up.They dance barefoot.

MUSIC is divided into two parts: A and B.

COUNT one, two,three to a measure.

FORMATION. Dancers stand at the left side of the bamboo poles,

girls in front, facing the audience.
Activity: Dances of the Islands!

Direction: Identify the

following folk dance.