Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected
sequences of human movement. This movement has aesthetic
and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and observers within a particular culture. Health benefits of dancing improved condition of your heart and lungs. increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness. increased aerobic fitness. improved muscle tone and strength. weight management. stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis. better coordination, agility and flexibility. A folk dance is a dance developed by people that reflect the life of the people of a certain country or region. Not all ethnic dances are folk dances. For example, ritual dances or dances of ritual origin are not considered to be folk dances. folk dances are important because they help keep a culture alive. People have been doing folk dances for hundreds of years, and there is value keeping that tradition alive. Folk dances are important because they preserve the Philippine culture and pass it on to the next generation.