Lesson 1 Folk Dance Flashcards
Dance comes from the German word______which means to..
Damson
Which means to “strech or to drag”
known as the “Mother of Philippine Folk Dancing”
FRANCISCA REYES AQUINO
Husband of FRANCISCA REYES AQUINO
Ramon P. Tolentino
“in promoting Philippine folk dances in physical education classes. Her friend, “Antonio Buenaventura “
assisted her in composing and recording the music for the dances
The Philippines is comprised in 3 regions
Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
Is in the northern part of the country. It includes the different
Cordillera tribes such as Ifugao, Benguet, Bontoc, Apayao, and Kalinga which contributed much to the dance trove of the Philippines
Luzon
depicts the hunting ritual performed before a tribal war.
-Idaw
Tribesmen would search and watch the scared idaw bird which is believed to lead the tribe to victory
shows the Cordillera women on their way to the river to fetch water for their families.
Banga
presents a typical itneg/Tinggian couple who take turns in taking care of their children while doing their daily work in the fields
Idudu
is a group of islands in the central Philippines.
It is considered the melting pot of diverse cultures and traditions.
Visayas
originated from the province of Leyte and is considered the national dance. It mimics the movement of the tikling bird hopping over shrubs, grasses, or bamboo traps set by farmers. Dancers display remarkable grace while jumping and hopping between two bamboo poles
Tinikling
from Bohol province, is performed using a moderate waltz style. It tells the story of a young, free- spirited couple who attempt to get each other’s attention
KURATSA
from Surigao del Norte, imitates the duck, movements
ITIK-ITIK
lies in the southern part of the country. Its dances often reflect the religion and culture of Muslim Filipinos
Mindanao
or the royal walk depicts the social elite upbringing of Maranao women. The dancers display grace in their movements with scarves
Kini-kini
is a Badjao dance. Badjaos are known as the sea gypsies. Their dance demonstrates the agility of upper body, the rhythmic bounce of the shoulders, and the simultaneous alternate waving of the arms
PANGALAY
