Classification of Philippine Folkdances

1. CLASSIFICATION
OF PHILIPPINE
FOLK DANCES

2. Learning Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students
should be able to:
1. classify the similarities and differences
of various Philippine folk dances;
2. differentiate the classifications of
Philippine folk dances; and
3. perform various steps from Philippine
folk dances.

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

4. So, what is FOLK DANCE
• the oldest form of
dance and the earliest
form of communication
• the traditional dance of
a given country which
evolved naturally and
spontaneously with
everyday activities
• e.g. occupations,
customs, festivals,
rituals

5. 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

6. • Cordillera Dances
• Spanish Influenced Dances
• Muslim Dances
• Tribal Dances
• Rural Dances
5 Major Classifications of Philippine
Folk Dances

7. Cordillera Dances
• Bontoc, Ifugao,
Benguet, Apayo, &
Kalinga tribes
• a people whose way of
life existed long before
any
• a good foot on the
harvest, health, peace,
Philippines war, and
other
• Gongs, ganza
symbols of living
• Dances reflects
rituals Spaniard or
other which
celebrate their
foreigners stepped
daily lives

8. Cordillera Dances
• Bontoc –
“Pattong”
Kalinga – “Banga”

9. Spanish Influenced Dances
• Philippine
aristocrats
created Filipino
adaptations of
European
dances
• jotas,
fandangos,
mazurka,
waltzes
• dances by
the young
• Dances reflects
socialites to the
Christianity, and
stringed music of
European art and
the rondalla
culture

10. Spanish Influenced Dances
Jota
Habanera

11. Muslim Dances
• Influenced by
Malay, Javanese
& Middle
Eastern Traders
(Islam)
• mysticism,
royalty, and
beauty
• Uses intricate
hand & arm
movement
• the fingers
express feelings
& emotions

12. Muslim Dances
Maranao – “Singkil”
Tausug – “Pangalay”

13. Tribal Dances
• intricate craftsmanship
in metal, clothing, and
jewelry
• reflects rituals &
animals, belief in
“spirits” & shamans,
• Also known as Ethnic
nature – “anito”
dances; Ethnic
minorities
• animal sounds, found in
different parts of human
singing, the Philippines
(T’boli, Bilaan, Manobo,
Bagobo, indigenous
materials etc.)

14. Tribal Dances
• T’boli – “Madal
Tahaw”
• Manobo –
“Bangkakaw”

15. Rural Dances
• Shows gaiety &
laughter,
festivities
• Performed in
fiestas to honor
patron saints
giv
e homage to the
barrios namesake
for a good
harvest, health,
&
• Indigenou
s
materials,
• Reflects the simple life of
perseverance the people
in the barrio
• Depicts common work,
clapping, rondalla, daily
activities of the
percussion peasants
instruments

16. Rural Dances
“Maglalatik”
“Oasioas”

17. Thank You!