The document describes the 'Kalapati,' an Ilocano dance representing the courtship movements of doves, highlighting Ilocano traits of simplicity and shyness. It outlines the dance's structure, including musical timing, partner formations, and detailed step-by-step instructions for various figures in the performance. Dancers wear traditional Ilocano costumes and the dance is performed to express respect and entertain the audience.

1. KALAPATI
(Ilocano)
Kalapati means dove. The Kalapati is a dance patterned after the
characteristics movements of the dove as they court – bowing, billing,
and cooing. Originating from Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, this lovely courtship
dance depicts the typical traits of the Ilocanos – simplicity,
naturalness and shyness.
The first part of the dance shows an old costume of the Filipinos
before presenting a number for entertainment, giving due courtesy
and respect to the people present in the gathering and apologizing for
any shortcomings one might commit during the performance.

2. The following words are sung and expressed
in movements
Dios ti mangted ti naimbag a rabii
yo,
Seňores, seňoras ditoy acto;
Takid-dawen dayytoy numo toy
biangco,
Quet mangtedac ti pam-magosto
• In the name of the Lord I
wish you all good evening,
• Gentlemen and ladies who
are present;
• It is asked of y humble self
(to present you a dance)
• And I shall try to please you.

3. COSTUME: Dancers are dressed in typical Ilocano
costume.
MUSIC is composed of three parts: A, B, and C.
COUNT one, two three to a measure in ¾ time and
one, and, two, or one, and, two, and in 2/4 time.
FORMATION: Partners stand about six feet apart facing
audience. Girl at right side of Boy. One to any
number of pairs may take part in this dance.
NOTE: Start all steps ( waltz and change steps ) with
raising of the free foot on count ( and ) of the
preceeding measure.

4. Introduction
• Music A
Face front.
( a ) Waltz R sideward, R arm in front of chest, palm up and move
gracefully outward to sideward right as if greeting friends and saying
“ good evening .” L hand is placed on waist ( 1M ). ------------------- 1M
( b ) Repeat ( a ) starting L. Reverse position of hands. ------- 1M
( c ) Repeat ( a ) and ( b ). -------------------------------------------- 2M
( d ) Step R sideward ( ct. 1 ), point L across R in rear and bend
knees slightly ( ct. 2, 3 ). Kumintang R hand, L hand on waist -------- 1M

5. ( e ) Repeat ( d ) starting L. Reverse position of hands. ------1M
( f ) Repeat ( d ) and ( e ). ------------------------------------------- 2M
( g ) starting with R foot, take four waltz steps turning around
clockwise in place. Kumintang R and L hand, L and R hand on
waist alternately. ---------------------------------------------------- 4M
( h ) Waltz sideward R and L. Place both hands lightly on chest
as if pointing to self ------------------------------------------------- 2M
( i ) Step R sideward ( 1 M ), step L close to R foot and bow to
audience open arms in second position ( 1 M ). ------------- 2M

6. I
Music B.
Face front.
( a ) Starting with R foot, take eight change steps forward. Bend
elbows like hands-on-hips position, but hands are kept in front, palms
facing down, fingers closed together with thumbs almost touching
waist in front. Move elbows forward ( ct. 1 ) backward ( ct. and ),
forward ( ct. 2 ), and backward
( ct. and ) as if flapping wings at every measure. --------------------- 8 M
( b ) Turn right about. Repeat ( a ) going to proper places. ----8M

7. II
Music C.
Face partner.
( a ) Starting with R foot, take two change steps forward to meet
at center. Same hand movements as in Figure I -------------------- 2M
( b ) Turn R shoulders toward and near each other. Starting with
right foot, take six change steps moving around clockwise. Hands of
Girl as in Figure 1. Boy’s hands in hayon-hayon position, R and L
forearm in front alternately. Partners loo at each other. ------------- 6M
( c ) Turn right about, shoulders toward each other. Repeat ( b )
moving counterclockwise. Finish facing each partner. ----------------- 6 M
( d ) Repeat ( a ), moving backward to proper places ---------- 2 M

8. III
Music B.
Face partner.
( a )Do-si-do- Starting with R foot, take four change steps forward passing by R
shoulders ( 4 M ) and four change steps backward passing L shoulders ( 4 M )
Hands in Figure I. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 M
( b ) Repeat ( a ), passing by L shoulders first. ------------------------------- 8 M
IV
Music C.
Face partner.
( a ) Change step sideward, R and L. Hands as in Figure I. ----------------- 2 M
( b ) Starting R foot, take two change steps forward to meet at center. Hands as
in (( a ) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 M

9. ( c ) Take eight change steps turning around
counterclockwise. R foot leading, partners in face to face
position, looking at each other. Girl holds skirt, Boy place
hands on waist. ----------------------------------------------------- 4 M
( d ) Turn R about to be in back to back position, repeat
( C ) turning clockwise, R foot leading, looking at each other
over R shoulders. Finish facing own place. ---------------------4 M
( e ) Repeat ( b ) going to proper places. ---------------- 2 M
( f ) Change step turn right about to face each other.
Hands in ( a ) --------------------------------------------------------- 2M

10. V
Music B.
Face partner
( a ) Starting with R foot, take two change steps forward to be in one line
at center, facing front, Boy behind Girl. Hands as in Figure I. ---------- 2 M
( b ) Girl ---- starting with R foot, take six small change steps forward.
Hands as in ( a ). Look at partner over R and L shoulder alternately.
Boy---- In the meantime, take six change steps obliquely forward right
and left alternately to be at right and left side of Girl alternately. Look at
partner. Take bigger steps. Hands as in Figure II ( b ). ------------------------ 6 M
( c ) Turn right about. Repeat ( b ) with Boy in front and doing the Girl’s
movement and vice-versa. ---------------------------------------------------------- 6 M
( d ) Repeat ( a ), going to proper places --------------------------------- 2 M

11. VI
Music C.
Face partner. Girl holds skirt and Boy places hands on waist
throughout this figure.
( a ) Starting with R foot , take two change steps forward to meet at
center and finish about a foot part. -------------------------------------------- 2 M
( b ) Execute change steps sideward, R and L ------------------------ 2 M
( c ) Cooing ----- Peek over R shoulder of partner ( 1 M ), head and
trunk erect ( 1 M ). Repeat same three more times ( L, R, L ) ( 6 M ).
--------- 8 M
( d ) Repeat ( b ). ----------------------------------------------------------- 2 M
( e ) Execute change step turn right in place.
Partners are still at center. -------------------------------------- 2 M

12. VII
Music C. Play a little faster.
Face front. Join Inside hands, outside hands as in Figure 1.
( a ) Take eight change steps, obliquely forward right and left
alternately ----------------------------------------------------------------- 8 M
Drop hands and turn right about.
( b ) Starting with R foot, take eight change steps forward to exit.
Hands as in ( a ). ------------------------------------------------- 8 M