Group 3

Mindanao

Dances of
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Muslim Groups
Muslim Group
Muslims are known for their
mysticism, royalty, and beauty which
are evident in their music and dances

Muslim Dance is marked by intricate

hand and arm movement along with
shimmering costumes.
Dances of Mindanao
Burung-Talo
A form of self defense

 The dance like movements show a

fight between a hawk and a cat
 Asik
 A solo slave dance performed by the
umbrella-bearing attendant to win
the favor of her sultan master.

 The girl wears long metal

fingernails and dances and poses in
doll-like motions.
Singkil
 The Singkil recounts the epic legend of the
"Darangan" of the Maranao people of
Mindanao.

 This epic, tells the fateful story of Princess

Gandingan, who was caught in the middle of a
forest during an earthquake caused by the
fairies or nymph of the forest.
Tahing Baila
 Yakan dance for a bountiful fish catch
where they imitate their movements
Sua-Ku-Sua
 “My Pomelo Tree”

 Is a dance that likens the Sua's gentle

leaves, attractive fruits, its fragrance
and slender body to that of a lady.

 It is a Courtship Dance
Tahing Baila

Sua-Ku-Sua

Burung Talo

Singkil

Asik
Asik is a form of self defense. The dance like
movements show a fight between a hawk and a cat

TRUE or FALSE?
Sua-Ku-Sua is a courtship dance

TRUE or FALSE?