WESTERN-INFLUENCED GROUPS

Nearly 400 years of Spanish rule left an

irremovable mark on the Philippines. Spain
brought with them all aspects of their culture to the
Islands. This includes the Catholic faith, clothing,
and dance. The barong tagalog and the baro’t
saya are Philippine interpretations of Spanish
dress made to fit the humid climate of the
Philippines. Aside from creating their own versions
of European fashion, Philippine aristocrats created
Filipino adaptations of European dance as well.
DANCE COSTUME DURING THE SPANISH OCCUPATION
 DANCES INTRODUCES BY THE SPANIARDS:
 BALSE  JOTA
 POLKA  PANDANGGO
 MAZURKA
 1. BALSE
 Balse was a popular dance in Marikina, Rizal during the
Spanish times. Balse (valse in Spanish) means waltz. This
dance was performed after the lutrina ( a religious
procession) and the music that accompanied the dancers
was played by the musikong bungbong (musicians using
instruments made of bamboo).
 A lutrina is usually held when people form a certain
community suffer from a long dry season. The participants
carry lighted candles and they pray along the way with a
statue of their patron saint.
 2. POLKA
 Discovered by Joseph Neruda in 1830 who introduced it in
1835
 The Polka was the second "closed position" couples dance
to be introduced to the world, with the first being the Waltz.
 Polka (Pulka ) is Czech meaning "Half-Step" pertaining to
the quick movement from one foot to the other. The polka
and other dances that followed were spin-offs of the waltz.
The polka began to rival the waltz about 1835.
JOSEPH NERUDA
 3. MAZURKA
 The Mazurka (Mazur or Mazurek in Polish) is a lively Polish folk
dance, in triple time, intended for a circle of couples and
characterized by the stamping of feet and clicking of heels,
traditionally danced to the music of a village band.
 Spanish-inspired ballroom dance from the Bohol province of the
Philippines.
 Philippine dances derived from Spanish influences, such as the
Mazurka Boholana, are classified as Sayawing Maria Clara
(Maria Clara Dances). Maria Clara is the main female character
in the Spanish-era novel Noli Me Tangere, written by Filipino
national hero Jose Rizal. Maria Clara also refers to a women’s
style of clothing popular during Spanish times, which is worn as
traditional Filipino costume even today. Filipina performers of
dances like the Mazurka Boholana each wear a Maria Clara.
 4. JOTA
 Jota is a popular dance introduced in the Philippines by the Spaniards. Valse
means waltz, a step or a dance in 3/4 time. This lively festival dance
originated in Camohaguin, Gumaca, Quezon (formerly Tayabas).
 Different kinds of Jota Dance:
- La Jota Manilena (Manila)
- La Jota Moncadena (Tarlac)
- La Jota Cagayana (Enrile, Cagayan)
- La Jota Cavitena (Tarnate, Cavite)
 5. PANDANGGO:

The word "pandanggo" is derived from the Spanish word "fandango,"
which is also a popular dance in Portugal. Similar to the original
fandango folk dance, Pandanggo sa Ilaw requires excellent balance
and incorporates clapping and lively steps danced in a three-fourths
beat. The light refers to three oil lamps that the women dancers
balance on the head and at the back of each hand. Candles in clear
glasses have long replaced the oil lamps. Pandanggo sa Ilaw is usually
danced in couples, with both the women and men wearing traditional
dresses.

Originated from Mindoro

Also known afs Philipinne Candle Dance