FOLK DANCE

FOLK DANCE
It refers to the dances created and performed
collectively by the ordinary people. 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.
 FOLK DANCE
 Regional folk dances refer to dances particular
to one location or area.
 National folk dances refer to dances performed
all over the country.
 FOLK DANCE
 Regional folk dances refer to dances particular
to one location or area.
 National folk dances refer to dances performed
all over the country.
 FOLK DANCE
 Regional folk dances refer to dances particular
to one location or area.
 National folk dances refer to dances performed
all over the country.
 TINIKLING
 Regional folk dances refer to dances particular
to one location or area.
 National folk dances refer to dances performed
all over the country.
CLASSIFICATION OF
FOLK DANCES
IN THE PHILIPPINES
1. OCCUPATIONAL DANCE

Example
Pasiquin is about a fisherman trying to catch
bangus, shrimps and sugpo with the use of a sibot
(fishnet), not knowing it has big hole in it.
2. RELIGIOUS DANCE

Example
Subli is a ceremonial worship dance performed in
homage to the Holy Cross.
3. WEDDING DANCES

Example
Pantomina is traditionally performed during
wedding festivities by the couple and the visitors.
4. WAR DANCES
Example
The tourism department has called on Cordillerans to tone
down the presentation of war dances to avoid imparting the
wrong impression that soe tribes still practice tribal wars
giving the impression that the region is not a safe place to
visit.
5. GAME DANCES
Example
Kadang- kadang is a Filipino traditional game
played outdoor or in the playground.
6. COMIC DANCES
Example
Kinoton is a comic dance from Ilocos Sur. It
depicts the movement of a person bitten by the
ants.