Ethnic

dance
Dances
• Defined as several Filipino beliefs that have resulted to
various interpretation in the form of dance which
influenced our ancestors way of life.
Classification of Ethnic Dances
1. Dances of Non-Christian Filipinos
a. dances of pagan groups – it focused on the feet and
has simple and free hand movements.
b. dances of the Muslim groups – have cultural
influences from Hindu, Japanese, Chinese and Arab-Persian
civilizations
Classification of Ethnic Dances
1. Dances of Non-Christian Filipinos
Dances are interpreted from:
 Rituals
Flirtation
Courtship
Game Dances
Animal Dances
Duel or War Dances
Classification of Ethnic Dances
2. Dances of Christian
a. dance are fiercen and energetic
b. Dances are light-hearted and imitative
c. Dances are performed without music.
Ritual Dances
1. Dugso – shows the Higaonon performing the
ritual Hinaklaran wherein the men and women
hold hands while moving around in measured
steps named after a peculiar body movement.
2. Pagdiwata – dance originating from Tagbanua
Tribe of Palawan which depicts ritual after a
rice harvest.
Life-cycle Dances: Salip

– a kalinga wedding dance where bridegroom

offers the bride the protection and comfort of his
blanket.
Life-cycle Dance: Salip

– a Kalinga wedding dance where bridegroom

offers the bride the protection and comfort of his
blanket.