( Physical Education )

Philippine Folk Dance

What is dance?A form of expression of oneself through rhythmic movement.

• the oldest form of dance and the earliest form of communication

So, what is FOLK DANCE ?

• the traditional dance of a given country which evolved naturally and spontaneously with everyday activities

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

• Occupational Dance- depicting action of certain

occupation , industry , or human labor.

Classification of Folkdances

in Philippines

• Religious / Ceremonial Dance- performed in connection with

religious vows and ceremonies.

• Comic Dance- depicting funny movements for

entertainment.

• Game Dance - with play elements

• Wedding Dance- performed during wedding feast.

• Courtship Dance- depicting love making.

• Festival Dance- suitable for special occasion or any social gatherings.

• War Dance - showing imaginary combat or duel.

• Occupational Dance • Religious or Ceremonial Dance• Comic Dance• Game Dance

EXAMPLES

EXAMPLES

• Wedding Dance• Courtship Dance• Festival Dance• War Dance

OCCUPATIONAL DANCE

• Pasiguin is about a fisherman trying to catch bangus, shrimps and sugpo with the use of a sibot (fish net), not knowing it has big hole in it. This gives him a difficult time because the fish keeps slipping out of the net. The movements of the girls imitate those of the bangus, shrimps and sugpo

Religious or Ceremonial Dance• Subli is considered a

favorite of the people of the barrios of the municipality of Bauan, Batangas. It is a ceremonial worship dance performed in homage to the Holy Cross referred to in the vernacular as Mahal Na Poong Santa Cruz.

Comic Dance• Kinoton is a comic

dance from Ilocos Sur. It depicts the movement of a person bitten by ants.

Game Dance

• Kadang-Kadang is a Filipino traditional game played outdoor or in the playground.

Wedding Dance• Pantomina was originally a

wedding dance from the towns of Bicol's Estandante and Sorsogon sub regions. This dance is traditionally performed during wedding festivities by the couple and their visitors. The dance is still popular in the Bicol Region even up to this time.

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Courtship Dance• Kuratsa• Commonly performed

during festivals in Bohol and other Visayan towns, this dance portrays a young playful couple’s attempt to get each other’s attention. It is performed in a moderate waltz style.

Festival Dance

Kalibo, Aklan• This Sto. Niño festival started

it all. One of the oldest religious celebrations in the country, Ati-Atihan is characterized by a parade filled with face-painted celebrants, indigenous costumes and weapons, tribal dances, and loud drumbeats.

War Dance• The tourism department has

called on Cordillerans to tone down the presentation of war dances to avoid imparting the wrong impression that some tribes still practice tribal wars giving the impression that the region is not a safe place to visit, thus affecting the growth of the local tourism industry.

Thank You!