FOLK DANCES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Section: BTLED- Home Economics 2

Leader: Pelina, Carlos Jade L.

Members:

Sangco, Nicholas Andrei

Sollano, Jose Jhonny

OCCUPATIONAL FOLK DANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES

 TIKLOS/PINTAKASI

ORIGIN:
The “Tiklos” (also called “pintakasi”) is originated from the Province of Leyte.

BRIEF HISTORY:
 Tiklos (also called “pintakasi”) is the Waray equivalent to the “bayanihan”. Groups of

BASIC DANCE STEPS:

Figure 1: Heel and Toe Change Step.
 COURTSHIP FOLK DANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES

 CARIÑOSA
 ORIGIN:
 Cariñosa was introduced to the country by Spanish colonizers. It is believed that
Panay Island, located in the Visayan Islands group was the original home of the
cariñosa. The word Cariñosa is from a Spanish word that literally means "she that is
loving" (the verb ending indicates it refers to a woman). As such, it is a slow dance
where a man and a woman dance together. Its style bears resemblance to a bolero or a
waltz. The Spanish first arrived on the island in 1569. The dance soon spread around the
Philippines, giving rise to different versions in different regions. In Bicol, two
handkerchiefs are used and both dancers point their feet forward as their hands go up at
the same time. In Visayan, the couple goes as far as combing each other's hair. The hide
and seek movements are common to all the versions. One variation performed at
weddings involved the man dancing around the woman until she consents to dance with
him.

BRIEF HISTORY:
 The cariñosa dance is a popular folk dance performed throughout the Philippines. It
belongs to the Maria Clara suite of Philippine folk dances. These are so named in honor of Maria
Clara, who was the main character in Jose Rizal's novel Noli Me Tangere, ('Don't Touch Me'),
about the colonization of the Philippines by the Spanish. In it, Maria Clara is portrayed as a noble
and loyal woman, who after the publication of the novel in the 19th century became the female
BASIC DANCE STEPS:
 The basic footwork is similar to the steps used in a waltz: You move around the floor by
stepping to the side with your left foot, then moving your right foot next to your left. You finish
off this series of three movements by tapping your left foot on the floor. Repeat this sequence of
steps, this time beginning by stepping to the side with your right foot.

            Spins are another fundamental element of cariñosa. They take up the last two bars of an
RELIGIOUS/SECULAR FOLK DANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES

 BINASUAN FOLK DANCE

ORIGIN:
Binasuan is a folk dance that originated in Bayambang, Pangasinan. The word
“binasuan” means “with the use of drinking glasses.” The dancers balance glasses on
their heads and in their hands as they move. The glasses are filled with rice wine, which
makes any misstep a messy mistake. People dance binasuan at weddings and festivals. A
group of dancers generally performs binasuan, moving in unison, but occasionally
breaking into smaller groups and performing different choreography. For example, they
can begin in a circle, then form two columns, which then bend into semicircles, and one
follows the other to reform the circle. The music is in three-quarter time.
BRIEF HISTORY:
 There is no historical evidence available related to the origin of this dance style called
“Binasuan” in the Philippines. However, it has been an integral part of the Filipino culture over
the years. In fact, since the country is extremely pious, it has been used by people down the years
to express their gratitude toward god.  In addition, this dance is also performed during
auspicious occasions such as a marriage.

BASIC DANCE STEPS:

Binasuan footwork looks remarkably similar to waltz steps. First, step out to the side with
your right foot. Next, move your left foot up to your right foot. Third, tap your right foot. Now
repeat this sequence, this time stepping to the side with your left foot.

To move along when you and the other dancers are moving in a circle, step to the side
with your right foot. Now kick your left foot out: This is a small motion, so make sure your foot is
only coming about three inches off the floor. Point your toe. Third, tap your left toes on the
 VIDEO LINKS SAMPLES

Tiklos Folk Dance (Occupational Dance)

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTcHcYHbJuM

Carinosa Folk Dance (Courtship Dance)

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huEnnR5qo8c

Binasuan Folk Dance (Religious/Secular Dance)

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5RN2P-0D3w

REFERENCES

I. FOR TIKLOS FOLK DANCE

  Folk Dance World. (2019, December 13). Tiklos: Philippine Folk Dance. Retrieved April 19, 2022 from
https://folkdanceworld.com/2019/12/13/tiklos-philippine-folk-dance.html

II. FOR CARINOSA FOLK DANCE

 DojoNet. (n.d). What are the basic steps of Carinosa? Retrieved April 19, 2022 from
https://text.dnsdojo.net/what-are-the-basic-steps-in-carinosa

 Miss Verlyn Blogspot. (n.d). Carinosa: History, Origin, Steps, and Figures. Retrieved April 19, 2022 from
https://sites.google.com/site/missverlyn/products-services

 Nester J. (2022, March 15). How to Dance the Carinosa: Steps and Costumes. Hobby Lark. Retrieved April
19, 2022 from https://hobbylark.com/performing-arts/Carinosa

III.FOR BINASUAN FOLK DANCE

 Bayambang Gov. (n.d). Binasuan Folk Dance. Municipal of Bayambang Pangasinan. Retrieved April 19,
2022 from https://www.bayambang.gov.ph/about-us/binasuan-folk-dance/#:~:text=Binasuan%20is%20a
%20folk%20dance%20that%20originated%20in,mistake.%20People%20dance%20binasuan%20at
%20weddings%20and%20festivals.

 Dance Ask. (n.d). BINASUAN DANCE – PHILIPPINES: Dancing with Wine Glass in Hand. Retrieved
April 19, 2022 from https://danceask.net/binasuan-dance-philippines/