Definitions are from mimiboots16

1. Philippine Folk Dance
Physical Education

2. What is dance?
A form of
expression of
oneself through
rhythmic
movement.

3. So, what is FOLK DANCE
• the oldest form of
dance and the earliest
form of communication
• the traditional dance of
a given country which
evolved naturally and
spontaneously with
everyday activities
• e.g. occupations,
customs, festivals,
rituals

4. So, what is FOLK DANCE
• It is handed down
from generation to
generation
• It has more or less
a fixed movement
in their pattern, but
may differ in
various areas or
provinces

5. 5 Major Classifications of Philippine
Folk Dances
• Cordillera Dances
• Spanish Influenced Dances
• Muslim Dances
• Tribal Dances
• Rural Dances

6. Cordillera Dances
• Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet,
Apayo, & Kalinga tribes
• a people whose way of life
existed long before any
• a good foot on the harvest,
health, peace, Philippines
war, and other
• Gongs, ganza symbols of
living
• Dances reflects rituals
Spaniard or other
which celebrate their
foreigners stepped
daily lives

7. Cordillera Dances
• Bontoc – “Pattong”
• Kalinga – “Banga”

8. Spanish Influenced Dances
• Philippine
aristocrats
created Filipino
adaptations of
European dances
• jotas, fandangos,
mazurkas,
waltzes
• dances by the
young
• Dances reflects
socialites to the
Christianity, and
stringed music of
European art and the
rondalla culture

9. Spanish Influenced Dances
“Jota”
“Habanera”

10. Muslim Dances
• Influenced by
Malay, Javanese &
Middle Eastern
Traders (Islam)
• mysticism, royalty,
and beauty
• Uses intricate hand
& arm movement
• the fingers express
feelings & emotions
• Uses shimmering
costumes

11. Muslim Dances
• Maranao – “Singkil”
• Tausug – “Pangalay”

12. Tribal Dances
• intricate craftsmanship in
metal, clothing, and
jewelry
• reflects rituals & animals,
belief in “spirits” &
shamans,
• Also known as Ethnic
nature – “anito” dances;
• animal sounds, found in Ethnic minorities
different parts of human
singing, the Philippines (T’boli,
Bilaan, Manobo, Bagobo,
indigenous materials etc.)

13. Tribal Dances
• T’boli – “Madal Tahaw”
• Manobo – “Bangkakaw”

14. Rural Dances
• Shows gaiety &
laughter, festivities
• Performed in
fiestas to honor
patron saints give
homage to the
barrios namesake
for a good harvest,
health, &
• Indigenous
materials,
• Reflects the simple life of
perseverance the people in
the barrio
• Depicts common work,
clapping, rondalla, daily
activities of the percussion
peasants instruments

15. Rural Dances
• “Maglalatik”
• “Oasioas”

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