Folk Dance with Asian Influence Flashcards
Is a form of dance developed by a group of people that reflects the traditional life of a certain country or region. The oldest form of dance and the earliest form of communication.
Folk Dance
A type of classification folk dance where are usually performed to depict the work or the day-to-day activities of a community. Some dances may include moves imitating the pulling of rice stalks or catching fish
Occupational Dances
It is performed for many reasons. Some of which are to heal a prolonged illness, relieve natural calamities such as famine and drought, and celebrate a bountiful harvest. However, the biggest is to celebrate a victory in war and a successful headhunt.
Bendian
Are usually performed by singles or newlyweds together with the relatives of the bride or groom. Some of the movements may involve flirting or depictions of love.
Courtship or Wedding dances
Are performed during fiestas as a thanksgiving ritual for a bountiful harvest or good fortune. Mostly colorful costumes are used.
Festival dances
A dance by the Ati people of Kalibo Aklan is a festive thanksgiving for the lowland people’s generosity in helping them from famine.
Ati-atihan
The festival is held in the beautiful city of Dagupan in the province of Pangasinan. The festival is held in celebration of the city’s thriving aquaculture, specializing in bangus or milkfish.
Bangus Festival
Dances used for entertainment. The dance movements imitate a specific animal.
Animal or Imitative Dances
It is a famous folk dance for its bird-like movements. It is the National dance of the Philippines
Tinikling
Dances performed during rituals.
Religious or Ceremonial Dances
Is a religious folk dance originating among the Tagalog ethno–linguistic group in the Philippines. Is an example of a Christian devotional dance honoring the holy cross.
Subli
Are simulations of combat moves or duels
War Dance
It is also called MAGBABAO, where “bao’ means a coconut shell used as a props, and embodies the element of a battle. Mimics the battle between the Christian and the Muslim Moro tribesmen.
Maglalatik
Is a courtship dance, which means “a small pomelo fruit. The Tausugs rely heavily on their income from the POMELO tree, which prompted them to make a dance in honor of the tree.
Sua-Ku-Sua
Also known as Daling Daling or Mengalai in Sabah. Is the traditional “fingernail” dance of the Tausug people of Sulu Archipelago and Sabah.
Dancers must have dexterity and flexibility of the shoulders, elbows and wrist.
Pangalay
