dances done at weddings, parties, and other gatherings. 1. National and Regional dances 2. Occupational dances 3. Religious and Ceremonial dances 4. Courtship dances 5. Festival dances A. Geographical origin
1. National dances – found
throughout the islands with little or no modifications.
2. Local dances – found in specific
locality B. Nature
1. Occupational dances- depicts actions of
labour or of a specific occupation. 2. Religious ceremonial dances – dances with religious vows and ceremonies. 3. Comic dances – depicts funny movements intended for entertainment. 4. Game dances – done with play element. B. Nature
5. Wedding dances – performed during wedding
feast. 6. Courtship dances – depict the act of courtship or dances with love themes. 7. Festival dances – suitable for special occasions or any social gatherings. 8. War dances – show imagery of combat or duel. C. Movements: 1. Slow
2. Slow and Fast
3. Moderate
4. Active – shows fast energetic movements
D. Formation 1. Square or quadrille
2. Long formation
3. Set – consist of two or more pairs as a
unit facing each other or standing side by side. E. Special classification – group dances with special distinctive features
1. Dances with songs
2. Old ballroom dances 3. Dances with implements 4. Dances with combined rhythm Philippine dances Origin 1. Pandanggo sa Ilaw Mindoro 2. Tinikling National 3. Maglalatik Laguna 4. Carinosa Panay 5. La Jota Manilena Manila 6. Sakuting Abra 7. Pantomina Sorsogon 8. Banog Cordillera 9. Salisid Kalinga 10. Palok Kalinga