This document discusses Philippine folk dances. It defines folk dance as the traditional dance of a given country that evolved naturally from everyday activities like work and celebrations. Philippine folk dances are classified into 5 groups: Cordillera dances from mountain tribes, Spanish-influenced dances, Muslim dances, tribal dances of ethnic minorities, and rural dances depicting peasant life. Each dance type is influenced by the culture and reflects important aspects of life like harvests, rituals, and traditions. Costumes also vary between groups and help showcase cultural identities and traditions.

1. Philippine
Folk Dance
Physical Education

2. WHAT IS DANCE?
- a form of
expression of
oneself through
rhythmic movement

3. 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

4. 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

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

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

7. Cordillera Dances
Bontoc – “Pattong”
Kalinga – “Banga”

8. Spanish Influenced Dances
 Philippine aristocrats
created Filipino
adaptations of
European dances
 jotas, fandanggos,
mazurkas, waltzes
 danced by young
 Dances reflects socialites to the
Christianity, and stringed music of
European art and the rondalla
culture

9. Spanish Influenced Dances
“Jota”
“Habanera”

10. 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

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

12. 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.)

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

14. Rural Dances
 Shows gaiety &
laughter, festivities
 Performed in fiestas
to honor patron saints
 give homage to the
barrio's namesake for
a good harvest,
health, &
 Reflects the simple life of perseverance
the people in the barrio  Indigenous materials,
 Depicts common work, clapping, rondalla,
daily activities of the percussion
peasants instruments

15. Rural Dances
“Maglalatik”
“Saut sa Rarug”
“Oasioas”

16. COSTUMES
IN
PHILIPPINE
FOLK DANCE

17. Typical Spanish Elite
Female:
MARIA CLARA
Male:
Barong Tagalog &
Black Pants

18. Rural (Tagalog)
Female:
BALINTAWAK with
soft panuelo &
tapis
Male:
Camisa de Chino &
trousers of
different colors

19. Rural (Visayan)
Female:
Kimona &
Patadyong with
soft kerchief
Male:
Barong or Camisa
de Chino and
trousers of any
color

20. Cordillera/Tribal
Male:
- G-string, short
jacket & shoulder
band, feathered
head dresses
- “bahag”
Females:
- Hinabi na tela
(hablon)
- Accessories (beads)

21. Muslim
 “Sigpit” or
“Sablay”
 patadyong
 Malong
 pants

22. Rural (Ilocano)
“Chambra” – blouse
“Siesgo” – A-line
skirt

23. REFERENCES
 2010. Catacutan, Allen. Fundamentals in Philippine Folk
Dance + Filipino Cultural Communities. 5 October 2010.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/38738236/Fundamentals-in-Philip
 2008. Philippine Folk Dance Society, Cultural Center of
the Philippines. A Classic Collection of Philippine Folk
Dances Series III, 28th National Folk Dance Workshop.
19 – 23 May 2008