PH I L I P P I N E F O L K D A N C E S

INTRODUCTION
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
▪ Folk dances are the indigenous dances of any
specific “folk” or the common people. They are
traditional customary or recreational dance forms of
a given country which have evolved and naturally
and were handed down across the generations.
BEGINNINGS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES
Every nation all over the world has its own
way of showcasing their tradition and culture
through dance. These dances, complete with
intricate movements and colorful costumes of
dancers, reflect the uniqueness of the beliefs
and values of a certain country.
THESE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF DISTINCT DANCES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

▪ The dragon dance of CHINA

▪ The Bon Odori of JAPAN
▪ Tarantella of ITALY
▪ Square dance of AMERICA
 FRANCISCA REYES AQUINO (1889-1983)
▪ A filipino folk dancer and
academic noted for her research
on philippine folk dance.
▪Known as the “mother of philippine
folk dancing.” Spearheaded the
development of philippine folk
dances.
FRANCISCA REYES AQUINO (1889-1983)

▪Was SUPPORTED BY HER HUSBAND, RAMON P.

Tolentino, in promoting Philippine folk dances in
physical education classes
▪ Her friend, Antonio Buenaventura, assisted her in
composing and recording the music for the dances.
NATURE OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES
THREE MAJOR REGIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF
PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES

▪Tribal dances from the cordilleras- include non-Christian

dances from cordillera
▪Lowland Christian dances- these dances are influenced by
Hispanic and European cultures.
▪ Muslim dance-these dances are influenced by Arabic and
Indo-Malayan cultures.
LUZON
▪Is the northern part of the country.
▪ It includes the different cordilleras
tribes such as Ifugao, Benguet,
Bontoc, Apayao, and Kalinga which
contributed much to the dance
trove of the Philippines.
 BANGA DANCE
▪Shows the cordillera women on
their way to the river to fetch
water for their families.

▪ This dance projects the skill,

strength, grace, and agility of the
women as they carry five or six
clay pots full of water on their
heads.
VISAYAS
▪Is a group of islands in the central
Philippines. It is considered the melting pot
of diverse cultures and traditions.

▪Most Visayan dances have western,

Arabian, and Spanish influences.

▪The upbeat rhythm of the dances reflects

the happy character and outlook of the
people.

▪Their dances frequently draw inspiration

from animal movements.
 TINIKLING DANCE
▪ It mimics the movement of the tikling
bird hopping over shrubs, grasses, or
bamboo traps set by farmers .
▪ Dancers display remarkable grace
while jumping and hopping between
two bamboo poles.
MINDANAO

▪ Lies in the southern part of the

country.
▪ Its dances often reflect the religion
and culture of Muslim Filipinos.
 SINGKIL DANCE
▪ Singkil dance takes its name
from the bells worn on the
ankles of the Muslim princess.
▪ Represents the epic legend
“Darangan” of the Maranao
people .
SINGKIL DANCE
▪ It tells the fateful story of princess gandingan who was caught in the middle of forest
during an earthquake caused by the fairies.
▪ The crisscross rhythmic clapping bamboo poles signifies falling trees which the princess
gracefully avoids.
▪ Her loyal slave accompanies her throughout the ordeal and finally a prince saves her.
▪ Dancers wear serious and regal faces and dignified posture from a slow pace
progressing o a fast tempo while skillfully maneuvering the fans which symbolized the
wind.
 FIRST POSITION

▪ BOTH ARMS ARE RAISED

IN FRONT OF CHEST WITH
ROUNDED ELBOWS.
 SECOND POSITION

▪ ARMS ARE OPENED

SIDEWARD WITH ROUNDED
ELBOWS.
 THIRD POSITION

▪ RIGHT ARM IS RAISED

ABOVE THE HEAD AND
LEFT ARM IS MAINTAINED
IN SECOND POSITION.
 FOURTH POSITION

▪ RIGHT ARM IS MAINTAINED

ABOVE THE HEAD AND LEFT
ARM IS PLACED IN FIRST
POSITION.
 FIFTH POSITION

▪ BOTH ARMS ARE RAISED

ABOVE THE HEAD WITH
ROUNDED ELBOWS.
 FIRST POSITION

▪ HEELS TOGETHER, 45
DEGREES OPEN
 SECOND POSITION

• FEET APART ABOUT ONE

FOOT AWAY FROM EACH
OTHER.
 THIRD POSITION

▪ RIGHT HEEL CLOSE TO THE

LEFT IN-STEP
 FOURTH POSITION

▪ RIGHT FOOT PLACED IN

FRONT OF THE LEFT FOOT
ABOUT ONE FOOT AWAY
FROM EACH OTHER.
 FIFTH POSITION

▪ RIGHT HEEL CLOSE TO

THE LEFT BIG TOE
READY POSITION
FIRST POSITION
SECOND POSITION
THIRD POSITION
FOURTH POSITION
FIFTH POSITION
BACK TO READY
POSITION
TO UNDERSTAND THE CULTURE, STUDY
THE DANCE. TO UNDERSTAND THE
DANCE, STUDY THE PEOPLE.

-CHARLES DAVIS
 PERFORMANCE TASK
Activity 1. Each student is assigned to make a video presentation about
the fundamental position of arms and feet.
Below are the sequences of activity in the video:
▪ Arms position both sides
▪ Feet position both sides
▪ Combination of arms and feet positions both sides
Submission of the activity is on or before November 4, 2022
THANK YOU!
Let us recall…..

________ a folk dance that mimics the movement of the a

_____ bird hopping over shrubs, grasses, or bamboo traps
set by farmers.
Let us recall…..

_________ a folk dance from Luzon that shows the

cordillera women on their way to the river to fetch
water for their families.
 Common Dance Terms
• “Saludo” -partners bow to each other, to the audience, opposite dancers,
or to the neighbors with feet together. This term is of Spanish origin and is
used in almost all Philippine dances.
• Arms in lateral position- both arms are at one side, either sideward right or
left, this may be done at shoulder, chest or waist level.
 Common Dance Terms
• Brush- weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other
foot (the free foot) after which that foot is lifted from the floor to any
direction.
• Cut- to displace quickly one foot with the other, thus completely taking
off the weight of the body from the displaced foot.
• “Hayon-hayon”- to place one forearm in front and the other at the back of
the waist. This is a Visayan term.
 Common Dance Terms
• Hop- a spring from one foot landing on the same foot in place or in any
direction. The other foot may be raised in any direction (in front, in rear,
sideward or across).
• “Kumintang”- moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or
counterclockwise
direction. This is an Ilocano term.
• Pivot- to turn with the ball, heel, or whole foot, on a fixed place or point.
 Common Dance Terms
• Jaleo - Partners turn around clockwise or counterclockwise using walking or
any kind of dance step, the hands near are on waist
• Salok- to scoop or swing the arm downward upward in front of the body, the
trunk following the movement of the scooping arm. Free hand in 5th position
or holding skirt. This is a Tagalog term.
 PERFORMANCE TASK

Activity. Dance the Tiklos folk dance. Use this link for
tutorial dance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ALMzhwmtOvk
Submission of the activity is on or before November
21, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_M_Yfe35p4
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS95emjAyjk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpEEiJ9egaw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALMzhwmtOvk