Module 2.1
Western Influence Dances
Folk dances are indigenous dances of any
specific “folk” or the common people. They are
traditional customary or recreational dance
forms of a give country that have evolved
naturally and were handed down across
generations.
Characteristics
- It is traditional.
- It has been an expressive behavior.
- Simple, basic rhythm dominates the folk
dance and establishes the pattern of
movement.
- It is created by an unknown
choreographer or by communal efforts.
- It performs a function in the life of the
(folk) people.
Objectives of Teaching Philippine Folk dance
- To foster patriotism and nationalism
through the study of our dance.
- To arouse better appreciation of
Philippine music and folk dances.
- To provide through dancing, a healthful
form of relaxation and recreation.
- To develop graceful and rhythmic
coordination of body movements that
will improve posture.
Folk Dances
- Is a traditional dances found in a certain
country.
National Dance
- National dances are also traditional folk
dances but have a national scope.
National Dance (Pandanggo)
PANDANGGORINCONADA
PANDANGGOSAILAW
PANDANGGOSAMBALLO
PANDANGGOIVATAN
PANDANG-PANDANG
Ethnic Dance
- They can be performed in three
different categories namely; ritual, life-
cycle and occupational
Module 2.2
PHILLIPINE FOLK DANCE
1. Cordillera groups
- the ethnic dances in the Philippines are found
in the different regions from the northern part
to the southern part of the country.
( B I B A K I I G)
Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayao, Kalinga, Itnag,
Ilonggot, and Gaddang.
- they used metal gongs called ganza and other
percussive instruments to accompany their
dances during rituals, festivities, and other
social gatherings.
I D U D U ( Itneg ) A dance where the men lull
their babies to sleep while the women till the
fields and process the harvest.
2.
- When the Spaniards came to the Philippines
in the 16th century, they brought with them the
Spanish religion and European arts and culture.
The native religion and culture gave way to
Christianity and Western civilization. The
natives started to lose most of their ancient
traditions in the literary, visual, and performing
arts. In no time, dances from Spain, France, and
other European countries, such as jota, balse,
pandanggo, habanera, escotis, mazurka, paseo,
marcha, and paso doble, were adopted and
adapted to the tastes and needs of colonial
society and the conditions of a tropical
archipelago.
Western Influenced Dances
- QUADRILLE DANCE
A quadrille is a type of dance for four couples,
with each couple forming a single side of a
square
- RIGODON DE HONORA
quadrille dance that is commonly performed in
formal gatherings in a quadrille formation.
- BALSE
Balse is a popular Tagalog dance which
originated from Marikina, Rizal during the
Spanish time. The word balse means "waltz"
- Carinosa
The famous national dance of the Philippines
depicting the character of Filipina maiden’s
modesty and humility.
 - HABANERA
The habanera is a social dance in duple time
and performed in a ballroom or on a stage.
- Habanera Botolena
A dance that was supposedly performed in the
earlier days in honor of a departing priest. Later
on, it became a dance performed during social
gatherings in Botolan, Zambales.
- JOTA
The dancing couple hold their arms high and
click castanets as they execute lively, bouncing
steps to guitar music and singing
- La Jota Moncadeña
A festive dance from Moncada, Tarlac which
was originally danced during a funeral
procession in early times
- POLKA
a lively couple dance of Bohemian origin in
duple time with a basic pattern of hop-step-
close-step
- Polkabal
A dance that acquired its name from two well-
known steps polka and valse, corrupted into
one word as polkabal by the people of
Atimonan, Quezon.
- MAZURKA
a lively Polish folk dance, in triple time,
intended for a circle of couples and
characterized by the stamping of feet and
clicking of heels, traditionally danced to the
music of a village band.
- Mazurka Boholana
A traditional dance from Bohol which was
originally performed by couples informally
gathered in the ballroom with no definite
sequence steps.
3. Muslim Groups
- Down in the southern part of the
country are the Muslim groups. The
ethnic groups are theMaranao,
Maguindanao, Tausug, Yakan, Samal,
Java Mapun, and Badjao.
- The dances performed by these groups
describe the everyday living of the
people.
- Common to their dances are the use of
fingers to express feelings and
emotions.
- Some believe that Muslim dances are
influence by Malay and Indonesian due
to their geographical setting.
Dance of the Muslim Groups
- Singkil
A Maranao dance derived from the sounds of
the bell anklets worn by the Princess as she
leaps in and out of the crisscrossed bamboo
poles.
4. Tribal or Lesser-known groups
- Also known as the lesser-known groups
are the ethnic groups living in the
different locations in the country that
are untouched and never been
influenced by the westerns.
- These tribal groups are the Bukidnons,
Bagobo, Manobo, Tiboli or Tagabili,
Tagbanua, Mansaka, Mandaya, B’laan,
Tgakaolo and Tinuray.
- These tribal groups believe in
“shamans” or spirits which are primarily
reflected in most of their dances.
Dance of the Tribal or Lesser-Known
Groups
- Pagdiwata
A ceremonial rite that is performed during
bilug (full moon) to heal the sick, implore,
or thanksgiving for a good and in bountiful
harvest.
5. Countryside or Rural Dances
- Dances that typically characterize the
nature and kind of work of the people.
- It’s commonly performed by the
ordinary group of people depicting daily
activities.
- Dances were light and more informal.
Rural Dances
- Maglalatik
A playful dance of young men beating coconut
shells, reflective of a mock battle over the “latik:
or coconut residue.