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Physical Education

Philippine Folk Dance

What is dance?

A form of

expression of

oneself through

rhythmic

movement.

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

• Cordillera Dances
• Spanish Influenced Dances
• Muslim Dances
• Tribal Dances
• Rural Dances

5 Major Classifications of Philippine

Folk Dances

Cordillera Dances

• Bontoc – “Pattong”
  • Kalinga – “Banga”

Spanish Influenced Dances

• Philippine

aristocrats

created Filipino

adaptations of

European dances

• jotas, fandangos,

mazurkas,

waltzes

• dances by the

young

• Dances reflects

socialites to the

Christianity, and

stringed music of

European art and the

rondalla culture

Muslim Dances

• Influenced by

Malay, Javanese &

Middle Eastern

Traders (Islam)

• mysticism, royalty,

and beauty

• Uses intricate hand

& arm movement

• the fingers express

feelings & emotions

• Uses shimmering

costumes

Muslim Dances

• Maranao – “Singkil”
  • Tausug – “Pangalay”

Tribal Dances

• T’boli – “Madal Tahaw”
  • Manobo – “Bangkakaw”

Rural Dances

• Shows gaiety &

laughter, festivities

• Performed in

fiestas to honor

patron saints give

homage to the

barrios namesake

for a good harvest,

health, &

• Indigenous

materials,

• Reflects the simple life of

perseverance the people in

the barrio

• Depicts common work,

clapping, rondalla, daily

activities of the percussion

peasants instruments

Thank You!