PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES

The Itik-Itik

The best description of the Itik-Itik is that the steps mimic the way a duck walks, as well as the way it
splashes water on its back to attract a mate.

The Tinikling

The Tinikling is considered by many to be the Philippines' national dance. The dance's movements
imitate the movement of the tikling bird as it walks around through tall grass and between tree
branches. People perform the dance using bamboo poles. The dance is composed of three basic steps
which include singles, doubles and hops.

The Sayaw sa Bangko

The Sayaw sa Bangko is performed on top of a narrow bench. This dance traces its roots back to the
areas of Pangapisan, Lingayen and Pangasinan.

The Binasuan

The Binasuan is an entertaining dance that is usually performed at festive social occasions like weddings
and birthdays. Dancers carefully balance three half-filled glasses of rice wine on their heads and hands
as they gracefully spin and roll on the ground. The dance originated in Bayambang in the Pangasinan
province.

The Pandanggo sa Ilaw

The Pandanggo sa Ilaw is similar to a Spanish Fandango, but the Pandanggo is performed while
balancing three oil lamps - one on the head, and one in each hand. It's a lively dance that originated on
Lubang Island.

The Maglalatik

The Maglalatik is a mock war dance that depicts a fight over coconut meat, a highly-prized food.

La Jota Moncadeña

The La Jota Moncadeña is adapted by the Filipinos from an old Spanish dance. It's a combination of
Spanish and Ilocano dance steps set to Spanish music and castanets.
The Kappa Malong-Malong

The Kappa Malong-Malong is a Muslim-influenced dance. .

The Pantomina

Also known as the Dance of the Doves, the Pantomina mimics the courtship between doves and is often
also a courtship dance between the couples that perform it.

Cariñosa

A Philippine dance of colonial era origin from the Maria Clara suite of Philippine folk dances, where the
fan or handkerchief plays an instrumental role as it places the couple in romance scenario.

The Surtido

Surtido literally means "assortment," and this square dance combines influences of French, Spanish and
Mexican dance.

The Singkil

The Singkil is a dance traditionally performed by single women to attract the attention of potential
suitors. Dancers perform a series of graceful movements as they step in and out from between bamboo
poles which are rhythmically clapped together.

The Polkabal

The Polkabal shows some European influence in its steps. The dance is composed of nine different steps
which include various movements such as fluttering, stepping heel-to-toe, a reenactment of a bull fight,
and even a leisurely walk.

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FAMOUS FOREIGN DANCES?? (Or known dances from different countries)

India: Bollywood

Brazil: Samba

China: Dragon Dance

Cuba: Salsa

Russia: Ballet

Switzerland: Traditional Folk Dance

Argentina: Tango

Japanese: Kabuki

Austria: Viennese Waltz

Paraguay: Traditional Dance

United States: Contemporary Dance

Middle East: Belly Dance

New York City: Broadway

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NATIONAL ARTISTS FOR DANCE

Francisca Reyes Aquino is acknowledged as the Folk Dance Pioneer.

In 1954, she received the Republic Award of Merit given by the late Pres. Ramon Magsaysay for
“outstanding contribution toward the advancement of Filipino culture”.

Ramon Obusan was a dancer, choreographer, stage designer, and artistic director. Through the Ramon
Obusan Folkloric Grop (ROFG), he had effected cultural and diplomatic exchanges using the multifarious
aspects and dimensions of the art of dance.

Among the full-length productions he choreographed are the following:

“Vamos a Belen! Series”

“Noon Po sa Amin"
“Obra Maestra"

“Unpublished Dances of the Philippines,”

“Water, Fire and Life, Philippine Dances and Music"

“Glimpses of ASEAN, Dances and Music of the ASEAN-Member Countries”

“Saplot"

Alice Reyes has become a significant part of Philippine dance parlance. As a dancer, choreographer,
teacher, and director, she has made a lasting impact on the development and promotion of
contemporary dance in the Philippines.

Among her major works: Amada (1969), At a Maranaw Gathering (1970) Itim-Asu (1971), Tales of the
Manuvu (1977), Rama Hari (1980), Bayanihan Remembered (1987).

Leonor Orosa Goquingco

Dubbed the “Trailblazer”

“Mother of Philippine Theater Dance”

“Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critics”

She is a pioneer Filipino choreographer in balletic folkloric and Asian styles. These include “TREND:
Return to Native,” “In a Javanese Garden,” “Sports,” “VINTA!,” “In a Concentration Camp,” “The Magic
Garden,” “The Clowns,” “Firebird,” “Noli Dance Suite,” “The Flagellant,” “The Creation…”

Her most ambitious work is the dance epic “Filipinescas: Philippine Life, Legend and Lore.”

She was also a founding member of Philippine Ballet Theater

Lucrecia Reyes-Urtula, choreographer, dance educator and researcher, spent almost four decades in the
discovery and study of Philippine folk and ethnic dances.

Among the widely acclaimed dances she had staged were the following: Singkil

Vinta

Tagabili

Pagdiwata

Salidsid

Idaw
Banga

Aires de Verbena.