Philippine

Folk dance
“Dance is an art which deals with the
motions of the human body.”

-Agnes de Mille ( 1963)

 Folk dances are the indigenous
dances of any specific“folk” or the
common people. They are traditional
customary or recreational dance forms of
a given country which have evolved
naturally and were handed down across
generations.
Classifications of Philippine Folk Dance
1. Life – cycle dances – dances that serve as
ritual as one passes to a different stage in life
such a from birth to childhood to adulthood;
from singlehood to marriage; and from life to
death.
a. Courtship dances
b. Wedding dances
c. Funeral dances
2. Festival dances – dances that are either
religious or secular and are connected with the
celebration of recurring events of special
significance.
3. Occupational dances – dances that depict the
means of livelihood of the Filipino people.
4. Ritual and Ceremonial dances – dances
performed as part of the rituals and
ceremonies of a certain tribe or group of
people.
5. Game dances – derivation from local
folk games.
6. Joke and trickster dances – include
jokes or tricks played by a dancer on
another or a group of dancers who is one
of them.
7. Mimetic or drama dances – dances that
mimic animals, inanimate objects, or
other people.
8. War dances – dances that express feud
and enmity where in two male dancers
engage in physical combat with Spartan
– like intensity.
9. Social amenities dances – dances that
express social grace, hospitality, and
offerings of gifts to friends.
Characteristics of Various Folk Dance Steps
Rhythmic Counts Per
Dance Step Time Signature Measure

Waltz ¾ time 1, 2, 3
Change step or Two – step 2/4 time 1, and, 2
Gallop 2/4 time 1, and, 2, and
Mazurka ¾ time 1, 2, 3
Step brush step ¾ time 1, 2, 3 to a measure
Close Step ¾ time 1, 2, 3
Leap 2/4 1,2
Touch Step 2/4 time 1, 2
Bleking ¾ time 1, 2, 3

Step cross step point ¾ time 1,2,3

ITIK-ITIK
According to popular tradition,
the dance was created by a lady
named Kanang who
choreographed the steps while
dancing at a baptismal party.
The other guests copied her
movements, and everyone liked
the dance so much that it has
been passed along ever since.
TINIKLING
The Tinikling is
considered by many to be
the Philippines' national
dance. The dance's
movements imitate the
movement of the tikling
bird as it walks around
through tall grass and
between tree branches.
SAYAW SA BANGKO
The Sayaw sa Bangko is
performed on top of a narrow
bench. Dancers need good
balance as they go through a
series of movements that
include some impressive
acrobatics. This dance traces its
roots back to the areas of
Pangapisan, Lingayen
and Pangasinan.
MAGLALATIK
The Maglalatik is a
mock war dance
that depicts a fight
over coconut meat,
a highly-prized
food. The dance is
broken into four parts:
two devoted to the
battle and two devoted
to reconciling.
CARIÑOSA
The Cariñosa is a dance
made for flirting! Dancers
make a number of
flirtatious movements as
they hide behind fans or
handkerchiefs and peek
out at one another. The
essence of the dance is the
courtship between two
sweethearts.
QUIZ (IDENTIFY)
1. The essence of the dance is the courtship
between two sweethearts.

2. The dance was created by a lady named

Kanang who choreographed the steps while
dancing at a baptismal party.

3. What is the dances that express social grace,

hospitality, and offerings of gifts to friends.
4. What classification of dance showed
imaginary combat or duet.

5. This dances that depict the means of

livelihood of the Filipino people.

6. This dance is performed on top of a narrow

bench and dancers need good balance as they
go through a series of movements that
include some impressive acrobatics.
7. Dances that are either religious or secular and
are connected with the celebration of
recurring events of special significance.

8. Dances that mimic animals, inanimate

objects, or other people.
9. Dances that depict the means of
livelihood of the Filipino people.

10. This are traditional customary or

recreational dance forms of a given
country which have evolved naturally
and were handed down across
generations.
 Criteria Grade

1. Choreography (creativity)

2. Execution (precision, coordination, rhythm

and grace)

3. Mastery of steps
BALLET
Ballet – Italian – Ballare
To dance and ballo refering to
dances performed in a
ballroom.
 Classical Ballet
Is known for its exactness of
technique that highlights pointed toes
and turnouts, high extensions and
gracefullness.
Contemporary Ballet
“mainly uses ballet steps and more
natural movement to convey
meaning”
Composition of a Ballet Class

Warm up
limbering and stretching exercises
that warm and gently stretch the
muscles before trying the difficult
moves.
Composition of a Ballet Class

Barre exercises
the students hold on to a barre to help
maintain balance and correct
placement of the body.
Composition of a Ballet Class

Center work
exercises
stretching and relaxing
exercises to loosen the back
and muscles.
Grand Jete
ASSEMBLE ARABESQUE
Composition of a Ballet Class

Corner drills (grand

allegro)
consist of sequence of steps
combining big jumps, leaps, and
turns.
Mime movements in classical ballet

LOVE
CRYING
DEATH
ANGER
BALLROOM
BALLROOM/SOCIAL DANCE
Social dancing is a dance for
enjoyment, socialization,
recreation, and good health. It
brings excitement, challenge,
romance, social interaction, and
other benefits into ones life.
LATIN
STANDARD
BENEFITS OF SOCIAL DANCING
 It increases the possibility of
finding new friends in social
gatherings. While dancing, partners
can exchange ideas and appreciate
each other’s capabilities.
 Listening to music gives a relaxing
feeling.
BENEFITS OF SOCIAL DANCING
 Proper dancing etiquette and attire
create good mood and pleasure.
Participants of social gathering also
obtain the benefits of low impact
aerobic drills.
 Social dancing increases one's heart
rate by 60 to 70 percent, safely
raising the individual level.
BENEFITS OF SOCIAL DANCING
 Social dancing also eliminates stress
and tension.
 It makes your bones and muscles
become stronger, improves flexibility,
and boosts self confidence.
 It has physical, social, mental,
spiritual benefits that are too many to
mention.
Social Dance
Etiquette
Social dance etiquette follow
specified standards which
serve as guide that will help
participants go through the
social aspects of social
dancing with pleasure.
PERSONAL HYGIENE
 In social dancing, one encounters a lot more
people, making personal hygiene a lot more
vital.
 You must be sure that you have taken a bath,
brushed your teeth, used mouth wash, and
applied antiperspirant or deodorant before
going to the venue.
 Wear appropriate and comfortable dance
attire.
 Perfume is advisable.
ASKING A PROSPECTIVE PARTNER TO DANCE

 Observe good manners and humility when you ask

a prospective partner to dance.
 Traditionally, in most social dance functions, it the
men who ask the ladies to dance because women
are, by nature, conservative and reserved.
 When asking someone to dance, a man must be
polite.
 Snapping your fingers, nodding your head, or
waving to call someone is a big no-no.
 If a lady accepts your invitation, escort her to and
from the dance floor.
IF YOU ARE ASKED TO DANCE
 In all social dance functions, good
manners should be shown when you are
asked to dance.
 Accept the invitation to dance politely.
 If for some reason you could not dance
with a certain person, you must give a
polite excuse and refrain from dancing
that particular dance with anybody else as
a sign of respect.
ON THE DANCE AREA
 Remember to politely introduce yourself to your
partner as well as to other dancers.
 Dance in the best way you can.
 However, avoid dancing with a partner for too long; he
or she may be excused after two consecutive dances.
 This will open more opportunities for getting to know
more people and starting friendships with the other
dancers.
 Refrain from interrupting a pair of dancers especially
in the middle of a routine.
 Waiting for one’s turn must always be observed.
AT THE END OF MUSIC
 Always show gratitude to your dance partner
for sharing a dance moment with you.
 Say thank you when the music ends.
 Then, escort your dance partner to the place
where she was when you asked her.
 Ladies should always be escorted when
leaving the dance floor.
 Abandoning one’s partner out in the middle
of the dance area is very impolite.
 Holds
&
Body Position
Close Position or Close Ballroom
position
 (In front view of man) right arm
around the woman with his right
hand just above her waist, and
elbow her left shoulder- blade.
His left arms raised and bent at
the elbow. Both elbows should be
on a line just above waist level.

 (In front view of woman) left

hand resting lightly on man’s
forearm, near his shoulder. Her
right hand is placed in his left
hand and her head looking over
his right shoulder.
Promenade Position
 Man facing front and
travelling sideways.
Characteristically V-
shape in which the
woman is turned
slightly to her right.
Contact is retained
on man’s right side
and woman’s left
side.
Facing Position
 Partners facing
each other, R and
L hands joined,
comfortably
above waist
level.
Escort Position
 Partners stand
side-by-side,
L hand of the
lady hooked
to the R arm
of the man.
Open Ballroom or Open Position
 Like ballroom
position, but
partners
holding each
other are facing
the audience.
Varsovienne
 Partners stand side-
by-side with the man
standing to the R and
slightly in front of
the lady. He reaches
R arm over the R
shoulder of the lady
and takes above his L
shoulder.
Wrap Post
 Partners are in
close position,
standing side-by-
side, lady in cross
arm position,
gentleman holds
lady’s R hand
with his L hand,
while his right
Swing Out Post or Swing one Hand Right or left

 Assume position
like the
preceding.
Inside arm in 2nd
position and join
hands
(fingertips up
and grip
thumbs) at
Reverse Varsovienne
 Same as
varsovienne,
but the lady is
in front of the
gentleman.
Star Post
 Partners are in
opposite directions,
their right hands
holding each other;
lady facing away
from the audience;
while the man
faces the audience.
Reverse Open Position
 Partners are in
close position; R
hand of the man is
on the waist of the
lady, while his L
hand is on the L
shoulder of the man
and head of the
man facing R and
lady facing L.
QUIZ
Ballroom
Dances
RUMBA
• Another beautiful Latin American dance
is the Cuban Rumba. The Rumba
influence came in the 16th century with the
black slaves imported from Africa.
• Inspired by the walk of the cock or the
chicken, that’s why we see a lot of
straightening and flexing of knees.
• A dance originally from Cuba in which
dancers move their hips a lot.
Characteristics of Rumba
• Love

• Romance

• Passion
Video rumba
CHA-CHA-CHA
• The cha-cha-cha is one of the most popular of all the
social dances. It is an enticing and enjoyable dance
because its music is very lively and full of passion.
• It is the most famous Latin American dance of all
time, the chicky cha-cha-cha.
• The name could have been derived from the Spanish
‘Cha-Cha’ meaning ‘nursemaid’, or
‘Chachar’ meaning to chew coca leaves’ (Smith,1971)
or
‘Char’ meaning ‘tea’ (Taylor, 1958)
Characteristics of Cha-cha-cha
• Fun

• Flirty

• Naughty

• The music is so
inviting
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