PHYSICAL EDUCATION According to types of Philippine Dances
1) Cordillera Dances
History of Folkdance
Philippine folk dancing is a true reflection of
daily life in past centuries while enchanting
modern audiences at the same time.
Some examples of distinct dances from around
the world:
-The dragon dance of China
- The Bon Odori of Japan
- The Tarantella of Italy
-The Square dance of America
Francisca Reyes Aquino known as the “Mother
of Philippine Folk Dancing” spearheaded (lead)
the development of Philippine Folk Dances.
Supported by her husband Ramon P. Tolentino in
promoting Philippine folk dances in physical
education classes.
Assisted by her friend, Antonio Buenaventura in
composing and recording the music for the
dances.
General Classification of dances
According to Nature
 Occupational Dances show movements
of a certain industry or human labor
 Religious or Ceremonial dances
performed in connection with the spiritual
vows and ceremonies.
 Games dances performed with play
components
 Wedding Dances performed during
nuptial feast
 Courtship dances depicting a man
expressing his love for a woman
 Festival dances suitable for special
occasions or social gathering
 War Dances showing imaginary combat
or duel
According to Movement
 Active with fast energetic movement
 Moderate
 Slow
 Slow and fast
2) Muslim Dances
3) Maria Clara Dances
4) Rural Dances
According to formation
1) square dance or quadrille
2) long formation
3) set
Factors affecting the Philippine Folkdances
 Geographic location
 Climatic condition
 Economic condition
 Customs and traditions
Characteristics of Philippine Folkdances
1. Dances generally stand away from each
other
2. There is little body contract if any
3. Pairs or couple do most of the dances
4. Hand movements and gestures play a
significant part
5. Most dances are in long formation
6. Most dances begin and end with a
Saludo or vow.
Nature of Philippine Folkdances
DANCES FROM LUZON
- It includes diff cordillera tribes such as Ifugao,
Benguet, bontoc, apayao, and kalinga.
 Idaw depicts the hunting ritual performed
before a tribal war.
 Banga This dance projects the skill,
strength, grace, and agility o the women as
they carry five or six cla pots full of water
on their heads.
 Idudu presents a typical Itneg/ Tinggian
couple who take turns in taking care of
their children while doing their daily work
in the fields.
 Maglalatik a mock war dance that
demonstrates a fight between the moros
 and the christians over the prized of Latik  Pangalay is a Badjao dance. Their dance
or coconut meat during Spanish rule demonstrates the agility of the upper body,
 Carinosa where the fan or handkerchief the rhythmic bounce of the shoulders and
plays an instrumental role as it places the the simultaneous alternate waving of the
couple in romance scenario. arms.
 Kalapati It symbolizes peace and is  Asik- is the danced solo by a maiden
represented by imitating the movements of ornamented with fine beads, makeup and a
a graceful dove. long headscarf.
 La jota manilena where an adaptation of
Castilian Jota afloats with the clacking of
bamboo castanets played by the dancers
themselves.
DANCES FROM VISAYAS
- It is considered the melting pot of diverse
cultures and traditions.
- Have western, arabian, Spanish influenced.
- upbeat rhythm of the dances reflects happy
character and outlook of the people.
- dances frequently drawn inspiration from
animal movements.
 Tinikling Dancers display remarkable
grace while jumping and hopping
between two bamboo poles.
 Kuratsa It tells the story of a young,
free-spirited couple who attempt to get
each other’s attention.
 Itik- itk Imitates the ducks movements
 Inalimango Depicts the mud crab’s
movements
 Kuradang (Curacha) It is a lively
wedding dance popular in Bohol,
where it is performed to the
accompaniment of a rondalla
 Mananagat depicts fisherman at sea.
 Mananguete Reenacts the stages of
making TUBA (coconut wine).

DANCES FROM MINDANAO

- Its dances often reflect the religion and culture
of Muslim Filipinos.

 Singkil- represents the epic legend

“DARANGAN” of the Maranao people.
 KiniKini or the royal walk depicts the
elite upbringing of Maranao women. The
dancers display grace in their movements
with scarves