Folk Dance Flashcards
is an art form that is displayed through the
human body using the medium of movement.
Dance
has a primary purpose to be the expression of
inner feelings and emotions.
Dance
often performed for social, ritual,
entertainment, and other purposes.
Dance
Acknowledged as the pioneer of folk
dancing in the Philippines.
Francisca Reyes-Aquino
The first National Artist for Dance
Francisca Reyes-Aquino
Mother of Folk Dance
Francisca Reyes-Aquino
This Bulakena began her research on
folk dances in 1920s, making trips to
remote barrios in Central and Northern
Luzon
Francisca Reyes-Aquino
a form of dance developed by a
group of people that reflects the
traditional life of the people of a certain
country or region.
Folk Dance
Characteristics of Philippine Folk Dances
- It is traditional
- It has expressive behavior
- Simple, basic rhythm dominates the folk dance
and establishes the pattern of movements - It is created by an unknown choreographer or by
communal efforts. - It performs a function in the life of the (folk)
people.
Types of Philippines Folk Dances According to Classification
- Tribal Dances from the Cordilleras
- Lowland Christian Dances
- Muslim Dances
include non-Christian dance from Cordillera
Tribal Dances from the Cordilleras
dances coming from Western influences influenced by Hispanic and European cultures
Lowland Christian dances
dances from the people of the Southern Islands of the
Philippines such as in Mindanao and Sulu
Muslim Dances
Types of Philippines Folk Dances Regardless of Classification
- Life-cycle Dance
- Festival Dances
- Occupation Dances
- Ritual and Ceremonial Dances
- Game Dances
- Joke and Trickster Dances
- Mimetic or Drama Dances
- War Dances
- Social Amenities
dances that serve as ritual as one passes to a
different stage in life (birth-childhood-adulthood).
Life-cycle dances
Courtship Dances, Wedding Dances, and Funeral Dances are example of this type of folk dance
Life-cycle dances
dances that are either religious or secular and
are connected with the celebration of recurring events of special significance.
Festival Dances
dances that depict the means of livelihood of
Filipino
Occupational Dances
dances performed as part of the rituals and
ceremonies of a certain tribe or group of people.
Ritual and Ceremonial Dances
derivation from local folk games.
Game Dances
- includes jokes or tricks played by a dancer on
another or a group of dancers who is one of
them.
Joke and Trickster Dances
dances that mimic animals, inanimate
objects, or other people.
Mimetic or Drama Dances
dances that express feud between two
parties
War Dances
dances that express social graces, hospitality,
and offerings of gifts of friends.
Social Amenities