INTERNATIONAL FOLK/ETHNIC DANCES

A. VARSOVIENNE
Varsovienne originated around 1850 in Warsaw, Poland in honor of Mount Versevius and was
introduced to France by a young dance instructor named Desire. in America in 1853. The dance was popular
in 19th Century. In America where it was danced to the tune Put your Little Foot. It is a slow, graceful dance
in time signature with an accented down beat in alternative measures with the key signature B Minor. It
combines the elements of waltz, mazurka and polka. It quickly became a favourite folkdance in Scandinavian
countries as well.

B. LA CUCARACHA
It is a traditional Mexican/Spanish folk song. The exact origins of La Cucaracha (Spanish:
cockroach) are known. It has been suggested that it was composed following the expulsion of the
Moors from Spain on January 2, 1492 whilst others say it is about Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villas
car , which frequently broke down and earned the nickname la cucaracha from villas troops. The lyrics
consist of independent verses, often improvised. The one prototypical verse is La Cucaracha, la
cucaracha/ya no puedecaminar/poque no tiene, porque le(the cockroach, the cockroach/ he cant
walk anymore because he doesnt have, because he lacks marijuana Marijuana to smoke. This is a
dance known to all Mexicans. This danced is usually performed during social gatherings.

C. JAPANESE PARASOL

Japanese Parasol Dance is very colorful and easy dance for the girls. It is
customary with Japanese girls to use umbrella for rain and sunshine. This module will tackle on the
historical development of the dance in its origin country, Japan.
Parasol dance was created for wealthy men. Then, Japan was very sensual and often times Geisha
would do this after coitace almost as a award for the male. Though later, it became a dance before
sexual status happened so the man would see the female better before erotica every approached.
The Japanese parasol dance is an example of a simple Japanese dance uses an umbrella. The
dance is suited for girls making use of shuffling steps that is basic typical Japanese. The parasol dance is
from Kabuki. The song played during the dance is called Micado (a song in 4/4 time).

D. Chinese Fan Dance

Chinese Fan Dance is performed in celebration of Chinese Culture. It represents beauty, grace
and delicacy according to Chinese Educational Development Project. It also expresses feeling s of joy.
The dance is composed of consistently changing body positions. Feather fans and silk fans both are
part of the traditional Chinese Fan Dance that has its roots in the Han Dynasty, circa 206 BC.

E. HULA
One of the foreign folkdance evolved in the western countries influenced is the Hula. It
originated during the 19th and 20th century. This dance was developed in the Hawaiian Islands
by Polynesians who originally settled here. It is performed as entertainment for the chiefs who
typically traveled from Europe from one place to another. This dance is also divide into two
divisions: the Hula Khio and Hula Auana.
Hula is a dance form accompanied by chant or song. The chant or song is called
mele. There are many styles of Hula. They are commonly divided into two broad
categories: Ancient Hula, as performed before Western countries with Hawaii, is called
Kahiko. It is accompanied by chant and traditional instruments. Hula , as it evolved
under Western influence in the 19th and 20th centuries, is called Auana. It is
accompanied by song and Western-influenced musical instruments such as guitar, the
ukulele, and the double bass.
Halau- called the teaching of Hula in Schools
Kumu Hula- the teacherof Hula(where kumu means source of knowledge)