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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
1. Cordillera Dances
2. Spanish Influenced Dances
3. Muslim Dances
4. Tribal Dances
5. Rural Dances

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

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

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

9. “Habanera”
Spanish Influenced Dances
“Jota”

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

13. T’boli – “Madal Tahaw”
Tribal Dances
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, &
perseverance
 Indigenous materials,
clapping, rondalla,
percussion
instruments
 Reflects the simple life of
the people in the barrio
 Depicts common work,
daily activities of the
peasants

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

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

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

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

23. REFERENCES
 2010. Catacutan, Allen. Fundamentals in Philippine Folk
Dance + Filipino Cultural Communities. 5 October 2010.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/38738236/Fundamentals-in-
Philippine-Folk-Dance-Filipino-Cultural-Communities
 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