Philippine

Folk Dance
Physical Education
 WHAT IS DANCE?

- a form of
expression of
oneself through
rhythmic movement
 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
 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 Major Classifications of
Philippine Folk Dances

1. Cordillera Dances
2. Spanish Influenced Dances
3. Muslim Dances
4. Tribal Dances
5. Rural Dances
 Cordillera Dances
Bontoc, Ifugao,
Benguet, Apayo, &
Kalinga tribes
a people whose
way of life existed
long before any
Dances reflects rituals Spaniard or other
which celebrate their foreigners stepped
daily lives - a good foot on the
harvest, health, Philippines
peace, war, and other Gongs, ganza
symbols of living
 Cordillera Dances
Bontoc Pattong

Kalinga Banga
 Spanish Influenced Dances
Philippine aristocrats
created Filipino
adaptations of
European dances
jotas, fandanggos,
mazurkas, waltzes
danced by young
Dances reflects socialites to the
Christianity, and stringed music of
European art and the rondalla
culture
Spanish Influenced Dances

Jota

Habanera
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
 Muslim Dances

Maranao Singkil

Tausug Pangalay
 Tribal Dances
Also known as Ethnic
dances; Ethnic minorities
found in different parts of
the Philippines (Tboli,
Bilaan, Manobo, Bagobo,
etc.)
intricate
craftsmanship in
metal, clothing, and
jewelry
reflects rituals &
animals, belief in
spirits & shamans,
nature anito
animal sounds,
human singing,
indigenous materials
 Tribal Dances

Tboli Madal Tahaw

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

Maglalatik

Saut sa Rarug

Oasioas
 COSTUMES
IN
PHILIPPINE
FOLK DANCE
Typical Spanish Elite

Female:
MARIA CLARA
Male:
Barong Tagalog &
Black Pants
 Rural (Tagalog)

Female:
BALINTAWAK with
soft panuelo &
tapis
Male:
Camisa de Chino &
trousers of
different colors
Rural (Visayan)
Female:
Kimona &
Patadyong with
soft kerchief
Male:
Barong or Camisa
de Chino and
trousers of any
color
 Cordillera/Tribal
Male:
- G-string, short
jacket & shoulder
band, feathered
head dresses
- bahag
Females:
- Hinabi na tela
(hablon)
- Accessories (beads)
Muslim

Sigpit or
Sablay
patadyong
Malong
pants
 Rural (Ilocano)

Chambra blouse
Siesgo A-line
skirt
REFERENCES
2010. Catacutan, Allen. Fundamentals in Philippine Folk
Dance + Filipino Cultural Communities. 5 October 2010.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/38738236/Fundamentals-in-
Philippine-Folk-Dance-Filipino-Cultural-Communities

2008. Philippine Folk Dance Society, Cultural Center of

the Philippines. A Classic Collection of Philippine Folk
Dances Series III, 28th National Folk Dance Workshop.
19 23 May 2008