HIP-HOP DANCING : ITS NATURE AND BACKGROUND

The Nature and Background of Hip-Hop Dance

- Hip-hop dance has a broad category of style such as breaking, locking, and popping, which
became popular in the 1970's that was performed by the dance crew in the United States.
- Hip-hop dance is a "freestyle dance" wherein trained dancers choreograph based on their
mood and technique, usually they practice both in studios and street or outdoor places.
- Internet has contributed to the popularity of the dance.
- The easy access brought by media introduced hip-hop to many nations which lead to the
exposure to education opportunities and dance competitions.

Tips in Hip-hop Dancing

1. Choose upbeat music. Feel the music to be engulfed with it.

2. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes. This will prevent the occurrence of injury.

3. Feel relaxed before stepping on the dance floor. It will help the person to move freely to the
beat.
- Being tense makes the dancer firm because he cannot fully let go of the music.

4. Move the hips. It indicates that the person is ready to dance. Move the hips from left to right,
front and back.

5. Master the moves. Dancing requires to the ability to recall the steps. This can be achieved
through consistent practices and rehearsals.

6. Watch dance videos from televisions. This will inspire the performer to try new dance moves
that can be seen not only in TV but also in the other forms of media.

7. Take some dance lessons. Dancing can be improved through consistent practices and
rehearsals. It's also best to find inspirational dancers who could be looked up to.

STREET DANCING AND PHILIPPINES FESTIVALS

Street Dancing

- Also known as festival dances. Vary from place to place

- Style used depends on the birth or origin of the dance.
Ati-Atihan Festival

- Celebrated in Kalibo Aklan.

- Aklan in honor of Sto Nino in the month of January.
- Means “to be like Atis”. Itas are the earliest immigrants of Panay Island where Aklan is located.

Sinulog Festival

- Sinulog is another festival in honor of Sto. Nino celebrated in Cebu on the third week of
January.
- It is known for its chant “Pit Senior!”

Masskara Festival

- A festival dance from Bacolod which represents the love, fun, and cheerfulness of
Bacolodenos.

Obando Festival
- A famous festival in Bulacan in which it is a three-day celebration every month of May.
- It is known as fertility dance.

Pahiyas Festival

- Pahiyas is known for kipping (colored rice paste wafers).

- It is the biggest and famous harvest festival in the province of Quezon.
- It is the festival in honor of San Isidro Labrador, patron saint of farmers.

1. The origin of the Tuna Festival in General Santos City, Philippines can be traced back to the
early 1980s. General Santos City, also known as "Gensan", is located on the southern island of
Mindanao and is known for its rich tuna industry.

2. The Dinagyang Festival is a religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines, held
annually on the fourth Sunday of January in honor of Santo Niño, the Holy Child. It is one of
the largest festivals in the Philippines, drawing hundreds of thousands to over a million
visitors every year.

3. The Panagbenga Festival (Kankanaey pronunciation: [pɐnɐg bɯŋa']), also called the Baguio
Flower Festival, is a month-long annual flower occasion in Baguio, Philippines. The festival,
held in February, was created as a tribute to the city's flowers and as a way to rise from
devastation of the 1990 Luzon earthquake.
4. Kadayawan Festival is a yearly cultural and historical festival in Davao City, Davao del Sur,
Philippines held every third week of August. It is a celebration of diversity and thanksgiving
for life and harvest, Davao City being rich in bounties of nature and agriculture, in addition to
giving tribute to the city's indigenous minority composed of eleven ethnic groups.

5. The Higantes Festival is a local festival held annually In Angono, Rizal, Philippines, where
hundreds of giant papier-mâché puppets are paraded, representing the common people's
mockery of the bad hacienda (land) owners of the past during Spanish colonial rule.

6. The Kaamulan Festival has its roots in the indigenous cultures of the province of Bukidnon,
Philippines. It traces its origins to pre-colonial times when the indigenous tribes of Bukidnon
held rituals and gatherings to celebrate bountiful harvests, important milestones, and
significant events in their communities.

7. Kannawidan Ylocos festival is the commemoration of the foundation of the province of

Ilocos Sur. It is a celebration that lasts from the last week of January and ends on the first
week of February.It is the Ilocanos' way of giving thanks to the Almighty not only for the
bountiful blessings but also for the rich heritage of the province, including the close family
ties among the Ilocanos.

8. The Pintados Festival is a cultural-religious celebration in Tacloban based on the body-

painting traditions of the ancient tattooed "pintados" warriors. In 1986, the Pintados
Foundation, Inc. was formed by the people of Tacloban to organize this festival in honor of Sr.
Santo Niño.