The Surtido Cebuano is a square dance that originated in Bantayan, Cebu. It is a fusion of Spanish, Mexican, French, and indigenous Philippine influences performed by pairs of dancers known as the head pair (CABECERAS) and side pairs (COSTADOS) who guide other dancers in varied quadrille formations. Traditionally, the Surtido Cebuano was a long dance performed by a large group to beautiful Visayan folk tunes.

1. Surtido
Cebuano

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3. Surtido Cebuano

4. A square dance said to have
originated in Bantayan, Cebu.

5. It is a cobbling together of
Spanish, Mexican, and French
influences along with
indigenous elements.

6.  is performed by several pairs of
dancers, with the head pair
called CABECERAS and the side
pairs, COSTADOS, guiding the other
dancers in varied quadrille
formations.
Surtido (literally,
assortment)

7.  It used to be a dance of
long duration performed
by a big group to the tune
of beautiful Visayan folk
airs.
Surtido (literally,
assortment)