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1. PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Identify various Philippine folk dances and its characteristics
and classifications.
• Determine the values derived from studying the Philippine
folk dances.
• Appreciate the variety and uniqueness of Filipino values and
traditions, beliefs and the characteristics of people.
FOLK DANCE DEFINED:
• the traditional recreational dance of an
indigenous society showing the cultural
characteristics of a specific people at a given
time and place.
• traditional, social expression through
movements with rhythmic accompaniment
which are characteristics of the community life
of the people of different nationalities.
FOLK DANCE DEFINED:
• the vivid intimate bond of customs, ideals, and
traditions of the past through which a multitude
of national characteristics in music, steps, and
costumes are preserved.
• a dance developed spontaneously and naturally
by specific folk, usually handed down from
generation to generation and following a fixed
basic pattern.

2. VALUES DERIVED FROM STUDYING PHILIPPINE
FOLK DANCES:
Philippine folk dances mirror the culture of Filipino ancestors. By
studying our own folk dances is also studying our Filipino heritage.
• Strengthen patriotism and nationalism.
• Appreciate the aesthetic value of Philippine folk dances
• Preserve the Filipino heritage through folk dancing.
• Promote the Filipino culture through folk dancing.
• Gain healthy posture through graceful and rhythmic coordination.
• Provide a healthy form of relaxation and recreation.
FRANCISCA REYES AQUINO
• The Philippine’s national artist and Mother of Philippine Folk Dances
• She started the collection of dances and songs as early as 1924
• She authored six (6) volumes of books in different Philippine Folk Dances and
many other unpublished books.
• Folk dances have been categorized into non-Christian or ethnic dances and
Christian dances.
• Ethnic dances are described as the highest form of art of the Filipino Dances
because of their innate, unique and beautiful movements.
• The Christian dances mostly adopted the Spanish and other European
influences and mixed the native Filipino cultures
CHARACTERISTICS OF A FOLK DANCE
• It is traditional.
• It has an expressive behavior.
• Simple, basic rhythm dominates the folk dance
and establishes the pattern of movement.
• It is created by an unknown choreographer or
by communal efforts.
• It performs a function in the life of the people.
CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK
DANCE
• Dancers stand apart.
• Partners stay apart at 6 feet
away.
• There is little, if any, bodily
contact.
• Most dances are in long
formation.
• Most of the dances are done by
pairs or couples.
• Hand movements play an
important part.
• Most dances begin and end with
“saludo”.
• Dance from the lowlands have
more foreign elements than
those found in the uplands.
• War dances are found among
non-Christian tribes.

3. DO’S IN FOLK DANCING
• Dance in natural, simple and direct manner.
• Dance with ease and smoothness.
• Use the proper costume for dance.
• Follow directions and dance instructions as
closely as possible.
• Dance with feeling and expression
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FOLK, NATIONAL
AND ETHNIC DANCES
a. Folk dance – traditional dances in a country.
b. National dance – traditional dances but have a
national scope; widely danced throughout the
country with several variations.
c. Ethnic dance (ethnological) – performed in
primitive tribes and retained their close kinship with
religious ritual community custom.
TYPES OF ETHNIC DANCES
1. Ritual dances – shows ritual ceremonies.
Dugso (Bukidnon), Pagdidiwata (Palawan)
2. Life-cycle dances – cycle of human life such as birthing, courtship,
wedding, and funeral.
Binasuan (Pangasinan), Daling-daling (courtship - Sulu)
3. Occupational dances – shows work and occupation of the people.
Mag-Asik (Cotabato), Mananagat (Cebu)
FACTORS AFFECTING FOLK
DANCE
• 1. Geographical Location
• 2. Economic Condition
• 3. Climatic Condition
• 4. Customs and Traditions

4. CLASSIFICATION OF FOLK DANCE
1. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
a. National Dances – are traditional dances found
throughout the Philippines with a common basic movement
or pattern but with slight variations.
Cariñosa, Kuratsa, Pandanggo, Rigodon
b. Local or Regional Dances are dances found in certain
localities or regions only.
Alcamfor (Leyte), Maglalatik(Laguna), Subli (Batangas)
CLASSIFICATION OF FOLK DANCE
2. NATURE OF DANCE
a. Occupational Dances – are dances that depict actions, characteristics,
occupations, industries, and phases of human labor.
Rice festival dances – Pagtatanim, Paggapas, Paglulugas, Pagbabayo
Mananguete – tuba gatherer
b. Religious or ceremonial Dances – are performed in connection with
religious vows, practices and ceremonies. A religious dance may be
performed to drive away evil spirits, ask for a favor to have a child,
give thanks for having recovered from sickness, favors granted and
vows fulfilled.
Obando, Dugso, Sinurog
CLASSIFICATION OF FOLK DANCE
2. NATURE OF DANCE
c. Courtship Dances are dances that depict love-making or with
a love theme.
Rogelia, Lulay, Hele hele bago quiere, Daling daling
d. Wedding Dances – are performed by newly weds, by friends
and relatives of the bride and groom or by the father of the
bride and the mother of the groom.
Pantomina (bride and groom), Pandang-pandang , Sorayno
e. Festival Dances – are performed in connection with
celebrations, a feast, a barrio fiesta, good harvest and good
fortune.
Kuratsa, La Jota, Surtido, Habanera
f. War Dances – are intended to show imaginary combat
or duel with the use of fighting implements like bolo,
kris or spear.
Inabaknon, Sagayan
CLASSIFICATION OF FOLK DANCE
2. NATURE OF DANCE

5. g. Comic Dances – are dances with funny and humorous
movements mainly intended for entertainment.
Makonggo, Kinotan
h. Game dances – are dances that have some play elements
and are for recreational purposes.
Lubi-lubi, Pabo
i. Social Dances – are dances during social gatherings.
Rigodon, Lanceros
CLASSIFICATION OF FOLK DANCE
2. NATURE OF DANCE
a. Active – with fast energetic movements
Tinikling, Maglalatik, Sakuting
b. Moderate – with normal rate of movement
Carinosa, Habanera, Purpuri
c. Slow – with slow rate of movement ex.Amorosa
d. Slow and Fast – movements vary from slow to fast or fast
to slow. Ba-Ingles, Alcamfor
CLASSIFICATION OF FOLK DANCE
3. MOVEMENTS
a. Square or Quadrille
Rigodon, Los Bailes de Ayer
b. Long formation
Lulay, Sakuting
c. Set – consisting of two or more pairs as a unit. Partners
facing each other or standing side by side.
Binadyong, Haplik, Kakawati
CLASSIFICATION OF FOLK DANCE
4. FORMATION
a. Dance with songs
Abaruray, Manang Biday, Lawiswis Kawayan
b. Old Ballroom dances
Polka, Mazurka, Chotis, Balse
c. Dance of combination rhythm
Surtido, Los Bailes de Ayer
CLASSIFICATION OF FOLK DANCE
5. SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION