Results of Magellan’s voyage

• For the first time, man circumnavigated the world, thereby proving that the Earth is round.
• It made the Europeans aware that the greatest of all oceans lies between the New World and Asia.
• It enhanced geographical knowledge and motivated the Europeans to explore and conquer the Pacific.
• It paved the way for the colonization of the Philippines.

Reasons why the Europeans explored the world.

• GOD -to spread Catholicism around the world.
• GOLD – to be used for production of galleons and more weapons.
• GLOTY – gives power to the country and other countries will fear the super power.

The PHILIPPINES plays a great role in ASIA

• It serves as a bridge between the cultures of EAST and WEST.
• It lies at the crossroads of international air and sea routes.
• It serves as a “BASTION of DEMOCRACY” in Asia.
• It is the ONLY CHRISTIAN nation in Asia.

What makes the Philippines unique?

• RELIGION
• predominantly Catholic with Christian and Muslims etc.
• POLITICAL HISTORY
• first republic in Asia (1898-1901)
• first to experience VOLUNTARY decolonization by a foreign power
• CULTURAL HERITAGE
• Asian
• European
• Latin
• American

What is the best way to appreciate a country?

• to know its culture and tradition
• to visit the place
• to understand its history
• to LIVE in it

Do’s in Folk Dancing

1. Do not exaggerate the dance steps.
2. Do not make dances too dainty and graceful like ballet.
3. Do not make entrance and exit long.
4. Do not make steps too elaborates and complicated.
5. Do not call a dance unless steps come from traditional dances.

Factors Affecting Folk Dances

1. Geographical Location
2. Economic Conditions
3. Climate Conditions
4. Customs and Traditions

Characteristics of Philippine Dances

National Dances– found throughout the islands with little or no modification.
Example: Rigidon, Carinos, Jota, Balitaw, Pandanggo

Local Dances– found in certain locality.
Example: Tinikling (Leyte), Maglalatik (Biyang), Esperanza(Nabua), Subli(Batangas), Biniganbigat(Abra)
Occupational– depicting action of occupational, industry or human labor.
Example: Planting, Harvesting, Pounding, Winnowing, Pabirik, Managuete

Religious or Ceremonial– performed in connection with religious vows and ceremonies.
Example: Dugsu, Sua-sua, Putong. Sta. Clarang Pinong-pino

Comic Dance– depicting funny movements of entertainment.
Example: Kimbo-kimbo, Makonggo, Kanoton

Games Dances– with play element (dance mixers).
Example: Lubi-lubi, pavo

Wedding Dances– performed during wedding feast.
Example: Panasahan

Courtship Dances– depicting love making.
Example: Hele-hele, Bago Quire, Tadek, Daling-daling

Festival Dances– suitable for occasion or any social gathering.
Example: Pandanggo, Habanera, Jota, Sartido

War Dances– showing imaginary combat or duel.
Example: Sagayan, Palu-palo

Characteristics of Philippine Folk Dances

1. In general, dancers stand apart.
2. There is little, if any body contract.
3. Most of the dances are done by pairs or couples.
4. Hand movements play an important part.
5. Most dances are in long formation.
6. Most dances begin and end with “saludo”.
7. Dance from low land have more foreign elements than those in upland.
8. War dances are found in non-Christian tribes.

 

Objective of Teaching Philippine Folk Dances

1. To foster patriotism and nationalism through the study of our dances.
2. To arouse better appreciation of Philippines music and folk dances.
3. To provide, through dancing, a helpful form of relaxation and recreation.
4. To develop a graceful and rhythmic coordination of body movements that will improve posture.
5. To preserve posterity, folk dances and music indigenous to the different region of the Philippines.
6. To demonstrate the growth of Filipino culture through the evolution of Philippine dances.