This document summarizes the major classifications of Philippine folk dances. It discusses 5 categories: Cordillera dances which reflect rituals of tribes like the Bontoc and Kalinga; Spanish-influenced dances adapted from European styles like the jota and habanera; Muslim dances influenced by traders and featuring hand movements like the Singkil and Pangalay; Tribal dances reflecting indigenous beliefs and materials from ethnic groups across the Philippines; and Rural dances performed in fiestas depicting village life and activities like the Maglalatik and Oasioas. Specific examples are provided for dances within each classification.