Most provinces in the Philippines have their
own identifying folk dances wherein they
showcase the elegance and beauty of the way
they do things, the way they dress, the way
they see things as shown in different paintings,
as they have been influenced by various events
as that happened in history. There are five
types of folk dances in the Philippines. Namely:
Maria Clara Dance, Cordillera Dance, Muslim
Dance, Rural Dance, and Tribal Dance.
2 EXAMPLES OF MINDANAO FOLK DANCE
Kandingan Performed at Tausog weddings in Jolo, the
Kandingan consists of figures and steps based on classical
and traditional Indian dance forms. Dancers perform with
slightly bent knees turned outward, fingers held stiffly
together with the thumb outward and apart.
Itik-Itik
The Itik-Itik is a dance from Surigao del
Norte, in which the movements of a duck are
imitated. An itik is a species of duck.
LUZON
Pandanggo sa Ilaw
Pandanggo sa Ilaw - The word pandanggo comes from
the Spanish dance “fandango”characterized with lively
steps and clapping while following a varying ¾ beat.
Pandanggo requires excellent balancing skill to maintain the
stability of three tinggoy, or oil lamps, placed on head and
at the back of each hand. This famous dance of grace and
balance originated from Lubang Island, Mindoro.
Balse was a popular dance in Marikina, Rizal during the
Spanish times. Balse (valse in Spanish) means waltz. This
dance was performed after the lutrina ( a religious
procession) and the music that accompanied the dancers
was played by the musikong bungbong (musicians using
instruments made of bamboo)
Philippine Folk Dances Most dances in the country
were inspired by everyday activities, such as working
in the fields and harvesting rice, as well as
celebrations such as feasts, weddings, and births. NAME: JENNY PLANA
Philippine folk dances consist of five major suites,
namely Cordillera, Maria Clara, Muslim, Lumad, and GRADE AND SECTION: 11 ABM 2
Rural