2. A form of expression of oneself through rhythmic
movement
DANCE
WHAT IS
3. So, what is FOLK DANCE?
The oldest form of dance and the earliest
form of communication So, what is FOLK
DANCE
The traditional dance of a given country
which evolved naturally and spontaneously
with everyday activities
e.g. occupations, customs, festivals, rituals
6. Rural Dances
The Four Major Classifications of Philippine
Folkdances are the following:
7. 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
C O R D I L L E R A
D A N C E S
9. SPANISH influenced
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
SPAIN
11. 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
14. TRIBAL DANCES
Intricate craftsmanship in
metal, clothing, and jewelry
Reflects rituals & animals,
belief in “spirits” & shamans,
Also known as Ethnic nature –
“anito” dances; Ethnic
minorities
Animal sounds, found in
different parts of human
singing, the Philippines
(T’boli, Bilaan, Manobo,
Bagobo, indigenous materials
etc.)
17. 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
Rural Dances
