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.

Dance Definition

Dance

-an art of expression using a variety of body movements synchronized with music or other forms of sound

 

Folk Dance

–traditional dances of country which were evolved naturally and spontaneously in connection with everyday activities and experiences of the people

-traditional social expression of the ideals, mores, feelings and thoughts of a people or group of people through body movements

 

Folk Dancing

-heartbeat of the people

 

Dancing

-outburst of people’s feeling

 

Why Study Philippine Literature

1. The Philippine has a rich literary traditionthat dates back from pre-colonial times. It covers a variety of language forms and expressions.

2. To learn about Philippine history and tradition. A people’s literature is a reflection of the culture and values.

3. To know the expression of the late literary people who became the front runner of the propaganda.

4. Exploringthoughts on how the country has been shaped by events in the past and born mistakes committed in the past which will serve as lessons for us at present.

5. To open the minds of people on learning by doing in appreciating the beauty of the Philippines.

6. It built some necessary tools for living.

7. It teaches us more about life and appreciate the nature around us.

It improves our communication and dealing with people.