This document discusses Philippine folk dances. It explains that folk dances are the oldest form of dance that evolved naturally from everyday activities like occupations, customs and festivals. Folk dances are passed down through generations, though the movements may vary between areas. The document then outlines the major classifications of Philippine folk dances, including Cordillera dances from mountain tribes, Spanish-influenced dances, Muslim dances, tribal dances of ethnic minorities, and rural dances depicting village life. Examples of specific folk dances are provided for each category.

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

6. 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

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

8. 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

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;
• animal sounds, found in Ethnic minorities
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
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

15. Rural Dances
• “Maglalatik”
• “Oasioas”

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