INTRODUCTION TO

PHILIPPINE FOLK
DANCE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
GROUP 3
What is Folk Dance?
   A folk dance is a dance
that reflects 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.
Ritual dances are usually called "Religious
dances" because of their purpose. The
terms "ethnic" and "traditional" are used
when it is required to emphasize
the cultural roots of the dance. 
 CHARACTERISTICS OF
PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE
  
 In general, dancers stand apart.                              
 There is little, if anybody contract.
 Most of the dances are done by pairs or couples.
 Hand movements play an important part.
 Most dances are in long formation.
 Low land dance have more foreign
elements than those in upland.
 
 War dances are found in non-Christian tribes.
 It is traditional.
 It is an expressive behavior.
 
NATURE OF PHILIPPINE
FOLK DANCE

OCCUPATIONAL DANCES -depict actions of a
particular occupation. (e.g.  Punding)


RELIGIOUS/CEREMONIAL -associated with religion, vows and ceremonies. (e.g.Dugsu)
    

COMIC DANCES -depict funny movements for
entertainment. (e.g. Kinotan, Makonggo)


WAR DANCES – show imagery combat.(e.g. Maglalatik)

GAME DANCES -done with play elements.
(e.g. Lubi-lubi, Pavo)


WEDDING DANCES - performed during wedding feasts. (e.g. Panasahan)


COURTSHIP DANCES -depict the art of
courtship. (e.g. Cariñosa)


FESTIVAL DANCES -suitable for special occasions.
(e.g. Sinulog,Dinagyang,Ati-atihan)
Value and Importance of
Philippine Folk Dance
•
Folk arts, specifically folk music and
    

dance, embody fundamental values of great

worth to our culture, our nation,
and our children. There is no
better way to share time together
as families and friends. Our job
is to preserve the joyful tunes
we've inherited from our ancestors and
to pass them on to others.
A group called Colerain Connection is
quite dedicated to the dissemination and
preservation of traditional folk arts. It
is very important to see musical
artists performing on instruments they have
hand crafted, or playing vibrant melodies
from their grandfather's fiddle. This group is
all about preserving history and tradition.

      
VALUE:
 Philippine folk dance helps keep the
people connected to their ancestry and
their traditions. Folk dance helps to
preserve the cultural unity of the
People.
 

  
   IMPORTANCE:
  People think 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 dance are important because they preserve the
Philippine culture and pass it on the next generation.They
are uniting force to the Philippine
people.
THANK YOU!