Dance Flashcards
A dance particularly found in a group of people living together in locality with a common belief and customs
Ethnic dance
A popular dance performed on ballroom areas or for purposes of recreation and entertainment
Ballroom dance
Traditional dances throughout the Philippines with common basic movement or pattern but with slight variation
National dance
Dance found in certain localities or regions only
Local or regional dances
Are dances that depict actions characterizing occupation industries and phases of human labor
Occupational dances
Are performed in connection with religious vows, practices and ceremonies
Religious or ceremonial dance
May be performed to drive away evil spirits and for having recovered from sickness, favors granted and vows fulfilled
Religious dance
Dances that depict making or are dances with love themes
Courtship dance
Are performed by newly weds by friends and relatives the bride and the groom or by the father of the bride and the groom
Wedding dances
Performed in connection with celebration, a feast, a barrio, fiesta, good harvest and good future
Festival dance
Are intended to show imaginary combat or duel with the use fighting implements like bols or spear
War dances
Dances with funny and humorous movements mainly intended for entertainment
Comic dances
Are dances that have some play elements and are for recreational purposes
Game dances
Are danced during social gatherings
Social dances
With standardized rules and restrictions. It can be religious related dances or court and royal, entertainment form
Classical dance