1.

History/origin of the Itik-Itik:

A popular Fillipino legend states that this dance was first created
by a young Filipina maiden-dancer of Surigao del Norte named
Kanang who was considered to be best dancer in the surigao
province.Apparently, due to her dancing prowess she was asked to
perform the Sibay – another important Filipino dance, at a
baptism ceremony.While performing the Sibay, she got inspired by
the music and decided to improvise the dance steps borrowing
from the movements of a duck.This unique dance was then
named “Itik-Itik” since “Itik” means “duck” in the local Tagalog
language

2.History/origin of Pandanggo ng ilaw

Pandanggo sa ilaw / Oasis Origin: Lubang Island, Mindoro

(Visayas) This popular dance of grace and balance comes from
Lubang Island, Mindoro in the Visayas region. The term
pandanggo comes from the Spanish word fandango, which is a
dance characterized by lively steps and clapping that varies in
rhythm in 3/4 time. This particular pandanggo involves the
presence of three tinggoy, or oil lamps, balanced on the head and
the back of each hand. After a good catch, fishermen of Lingayen
would celebrate by drinking wine and by dancing, swinging and
circling a lighted lamp. Hence, the name "Oasiwas" which in the
Pangasinan dialect means "swinging." This unique and colorful
dance calls for skill in balancing an oil lamp on the head while
circling in each hand a lighted lamp wrapped in a porous cloth or
fishnet. The waltz-style music is similar to that of Pandanggo sa
Ilaw.
3. History of bangko?

Sayaw sa bangko (dance on top of a bench), is a dance which

originates from Pangasinan and researched by Jovita Sison. It is
performed by a couple on a narrow bench, inching and hopping
from one end to another. Dancer show skill in staying up the
bench as they exchange places by moving their way around or the
girl thrown in the air while boy moves to the other end. They do
not compete but rather complement each other so that no one
falls. It is usually performed during town fiestas.

4.history of Binasuan
 Binasuan dance derived its name from a Pangasinan phrase that
literally translates to mean "with the use of a drinking glass."
Though it is not known exactly when Binasuan dance originated,
dance has been an important part of Filipino culture for centuries,
beginning as a way for people to express thanks to the gods, in
festivals and traditional celebrations, for blessings and prosperity.

5.History of Manlalatik

All traditional dances tell a story. The indigenous Maglalatik dance

of Philippines mimics the battle between the Christian and the
Muslim Moro tribesmen. Maglalatik is also called as Magbabao
where ‘bao’ means ‘a coconut shell’. It is an all–male dance with
coconut shells used as props. The Maglalatik embodies the
element of a battle, reconciliation and a prize as well. It is usually
performed during religious processions at the town fiesta of
Binan. It is also a mark of obeisance to the patron saint of the
town, San Isidro de Labrador. A calm and elegant display of
harmless weaponry, Maglalatik is a four part war dance, which the
Moro had won technically. Let us discuss Maglalatik dance in
detail.
6.history of Kuratsa

Eastern Visayan region in the Philippines. Strictly speaking, The

Kuratsa must be done the amenudo-way; that is, only one couple
dances it at a time. Believed to be a Mexican import (supposedly
from La Cucaracha dance typical to Monterrey region of Mexico)-
Even the "basic" Kuratsa music is not based on Mexican or even
Spanish melodies but just bolero-inspired lilting music. A very
interesting dance caught up the eyes of the beholder.The Kigal
(spelled "Quigal" in early Spanish writings on Samar culture and
lifeways) is a sort battle-of-sexes couple dance that imitate mating
birds. The Kigal is in fact called by another name: Binanug or
Kiglun (Kigalun?) according to a 17th century Samarnon dictionary
by Jesuit missionary to Samar, Fr. Alcazar (BANUG) means waray
word ''Hawk'
7.History of carinosa
The cariñosa is a much-loved folk dance in the Philippines. The
cariñosa is a popular folk dance that was introduced to the
country by the Spaniards when they arrived in the 16th century. It
belongs to the Maria Clara suite of Philippine folk dances. These
are so named in honour of Maria Clara, who was the main
character in Jose Rizal's novel Noli Me Tangere, ('Don't Touch Me'),
about the colonisation of the Philippines by the Spanish. In it,
Maria Clara is portrayed as a noble and loyal woman, who after
the publication of the novel in the 19th century became the
female symbol of virtue for Philippina women
8.SUBLI

The Subli is a traditional folk dance of the Philippines which is still

quite popular today. It is a ceremonial worship dance honoring the
Holy Cross (or “Mahal Na Poong Santa Cruz” in Filipino) and is
celebrated around a large crucifix which has an image of the sun
in silver at its center. Although the dancers are quite certain of the
meaning behind different portions of the dance and the steps, the
origins of the Subli itself remain unclear. There are varying
theories, but even experts and researchers aren’t in agreement.
9.Magkasuyo

Filipino traditional dance borrowed from the Spanish waltz. It is a

formal series of close-step-close movements with a couple facing
each other in a courtship configuration. Balse incorporates
German and Spanish influence, but the Magkasuyo is the specific
invention of Quezon province, a large farming and fishing region
southeast of Manila with a rich tradition of outside influences,
including Spanish, Malay, and Muslim. A popular song Magkasuyo
Buong Gabi (Lovers for the Night) expands on the romantic nature
of the dance.
10.Kappa Malong-Malong
Kappa Malong-malong is Filipino fold dance from Cotabato,
Mindanao. The dance is the interpretation of the importance of
Malong (colorful tube dress) from the people of Mindanao.