Philippine

Folk Dance
Physical Education
 WHAT IS DANCE?

a form of
expression of
oneself through
rhythmic movement
 So, what is FOLK DANCE
the oldest form of
dance and the earliest
form of communication
the traditional dance of
a given country which
evolved naturally and
spontaneously with
everyday activities
e.g. occupations,
customs, festivals,
rituals
 So, what is FOLK DANCE

 It is handed down
from generation to
generation

 It has more or less a

fixed movement in
their pattern, but
may differ in various
areas or provinces
 5 Major Classifications of
Philippine Folk Dances

1. Cordillera Dances
2. Spanish Influenced Dances
3. Muslim Dances
4. Tribal Dances
5. Rural Dances
 Cordillera Dances
 Bontoc, Ifugao,
Benguet, Apayo, &
Kalinga tribes
 a people whose
way of life existed
long before any
Spaniard or other
 Dances reflects rituals
foreigners stepped
which celebrate their
foot on the
daily lives - a good
Philippines
harvest, health,
peace, war, and other  Gongs, ganza
symbols of living
 Cordillera Dances
Bontoc – “Pattong”

Kalinga – “Banga”
 Spanish Influenced Dances
 Philippine aristocrats
created Filipino
adaptations of
European dances
 jotas, fandanggos,
mazurkas, waltzes
 danced by young
 Dances reflects socialites to the
Christianity, and stringed music of
European art and the rondalla
culture
Spanish Influenced Dances

“Jota”

“Habanera”
Muslim Dances
 Influenced by Malay,
Javanese & Middle
Eastern Traders (Islam)
 mysticism, royalty, and
beauty
 Uses intricate hand &
arm movement
 the fingers express
feelings & emotions
 Uses shimmering
costumes
 Muslim Dances

Maranao – “Singkil”

Tausug – “Pangalay”
 Tribal Dances
 Also known as Ethnic
dances; Ethnic minorities
found in different parts of
the Philippines (T’boli,
Bilaan, Manobo, Bagobo,
etc.)
 intricate
craftsmanship in
metal, clothing, and
jewelry
 reflects rituals &
animals, belief in
“spirits” & shamans,
nature – “anito”
 animal sounds,
human singing,
indigenous materials
 Tribal Dances

T’boli – “Madal Tahaw”

Manobo – “Bangkakaw”
 Rural Dances
 Reflects the simple life of
the people in the barrio
 Depicts common work,
daily activities of the
peasants
 Shows gaiety &
laughter, festivities
 Performed in fiestas
to honor patron saints
 give homage to the
barrio's namesake for
a good harvest,
health, &
perseverance
 Indigenous materials,
clapping, rondalla,
percussion
instruments
 Rural Dances

“Maglalatik”

“Saut sa Rarug”

“Oasioas”
COSTUMES
IN
PHILIPPINE
FOLK DANCE
Typical Spanish Elite

Female:
MARIA CLARA
Male:
Barong Tagalog &
Black Pants
 Rural (Tagalog)

Female:
BALINTAWAK with
soft panuelo &
tapis
Male:
Camisa de Chino &
trousers of
different colors
Rural (Visayan)
Female:
Kimona &
Patadyong with
soft kerchief
Male:
Barong or Camisa
de Chino and
trousers of any
color
 Cordillera/Tribal
Male:
- G-string, short
jacket & shoulder
band, feathered
head dresses
- “bahag”
Females:
 Hinabi na tela
(hablon)
 Accessories (beads)
Muslim

 “Sigpit” or
“Sablay”
 patadyong
 Malong
 pants
 Rural (Ilocano)

“Chambra” – blouse
“Siesgo” – A-line
skirt
REFERENCES
 2010. Catacutan, Allen. Fundamentals in Philippine Folk
Dance + Filipino Cultural Communities. 5 October 2010.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/38738236/Fundamentals-in-
Philippine-Folk-Dance-Filipino-Cultural-Communities

 2008. Philippine Folk Dance Society, Cultural Center of

the Philippines. A Classic Collection of Philippine Folk
Dances Series III, 28th National Folk Dance Workshop.
19 – 23 May 2008