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1. PHILIPPINES FOLK
DANCE
VALUE AND IMPORTANCE

2. WHAT IS DANCE?
• While a dance means to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set
sequence of steps, there’s certainly more to it than its literal meaning. Dance is a
source of entertainment and a good healthy lifestyle. But as for the Philippine folk
dances, we see a bigger picture and a deeper meaning.
• A traditional dance in the Philippines connects us to a place’s culture. It is about
history, traditions and majestic beauty of the place it is associated with. The
cultural dances in the Philippines evolved from different regions which are
distinct from one another as they are affected by religion and culture.

3. CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILIPPINES FOLK DANCE
• In general, dancers stand apart.
• There is little, if anybody contract.
• Most of the dances are done by pairs or couples.
• Hand movements play an important part.
• Most dances are in long formation.
• Most dances begin and end with “saludo”.
• Dance from low land have more foreign elements than those in upland.

4. • War dances are found in non-Christian tribes.
• It is traditional.
• It is an expressive behavior.
• Simple basic rhythm dominates the folk dance and establishes the pattern of
movement.
• An unknown choreographer creates a folk dance.
• It performs n action in the life of folk.

5. VALUES AND IMPORTANCE OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE
• Folk arts, specifically folk music and dance, embody fundamental values of great
worth to our culture, our nation, and our children. There is no better way to share
time together as families and friends. Our job is to preserve the joyful tunes we've
inherited from our ancestors and to pass them on to others. A group called
Colerain Connection is quite dedicated to the dissemination and preservation of
traditional folk arts. It is very important to see musical artists performing on
instruments they have hand crafted, or playing vibrant melodies from their
grandfather's fiddle. This group is all about preserving history and tradition.

6. VALUE
• Philippine folk dance helps keep the people connected to their ancestry and their
traditions. Folk dance helps to preserve the cultural unity of the people

7. IMPORTANCE
• People think folk dances are important because they help keep a culture alive.
People have been doing folk dances for hundreds of years, and there is value
keeping that tradition alive.
• Folk dances are important because they preserve the Philippine culture and pass
it on to the next generation. They are a uniting force to the Philippine people.