The traditional recreational dance of an indigenous society showing the cultural characteristics of a specific people at a given time and

place. Traditional, social expression through movements with rhythmic accompaniment which are characteristics of the community life of the people of different nationalities. The vivid intimate bond of customs, ideals, and traditions of the past through which a multitude of national characteristics in music, steps, and costumes are preserved. A dance developed spontaneously and naturally by a specific folk, usually handed down from generation to generation and following a foxed basic patterns.

1. REGiONAL refers to dances particular to one locate or area. 2. NATiONAL refers to dances that performed all over the country. 3. CHARACTER created by individual or group. CREATiVE FOLK DANCE to character dances whose choreography uses folk steps

1. Rice production 2. Broom making 3. Gold panning 4. Fishing 5. Tubo making 6. Gathering of sweet potatoes 7. Clams or honey 8. Fetching of water 9. Pot making 10. Corn planting 11. Communal works