Lesson 2 Flashcards
What are the two major categories that classifies the Ethnic Dances of the Philippines?
- The Dances of the Non-Christian Filipinos
- The Dances of the Christian and Lowland Filipinos or Western-Influenced
What are the two Dances when it comes to the Dances of the Non- Christian Filipinos?
- Dances of the Traditionalists or “pagan” groups
- Dances of Muslims Groups
What are the Dances of the Christian and Lowland Filipinos?
- Dances are savage, vigorous and mimetic in character
- Some are light-hearted and mimetic
- Some are performed without Music
What are the Characteristics of the Dances of the Aetas or Negritos?
- They are focused on the feet.
- The arm movement are simple and free.
- Musical Instruments that they use include bamboo and wooden sticks, clappers, shields and native lutes.
What are the Musical Instruments that the Aetas or Negritos use?
- Kudyapi
- Kettle Drums
- Mass Metal Drums
- Bronze Gongs
What are the types of dance that the Aetas or Negritos do?
- Rituals
- Flirtation
- Courtship
- Game Dances
- Animal Dances
- Duel or War Dances
What are the characteristics of the Dances of the Muslims?
- It has cultural influences from Hindu, Japanese, Chinese and Arab-Persian civilizations
- Are Oriental, Exotic, and stylized
What are the Musical Instruments use by the Muslims?
- Agongs
- Kulintangan
- Bamboo Xylophones
- Drums
This are Traditional Dances throughout the Philippines with a common basic movement or pattern but with slight Variations
National Dances
This are dances found in certain localities or regions only
Local or Regional Dances
What are the two Classification of the Philippine Folk Dances
Geographical Location and Nature of the Dance
These are dances that depicts actions, characteristics, occupation, industries, and phases of human labor.
Occupational Dance
This is performed in connection with religious vows, practices, and ceremonies.
Religious or Ceremonial Dance
Dances that depict love making or the love theme
Courtship Dance
Performed by newlyweds, by friends and relatives of the bride and groom, or by the father of the bride and the mother of the groom.
Wedding dance
Performed in connection with celebrations, a feast, a barrio fiesta, good harvest and good fortune.
Festival Dance
Intended to show imaginary combat or duel with the use of fighting implement like bolo, kris or spear.
War Dance
Dances with funny and humorous movements mainly intended for entertainment.
Comic Dance
Dances that have some pay elements and are for recreational purposes
Game Dances
Dances performed during social gathering
Social Dance
What kind of Feet Position defines that the “Heels close together, toes apart with and angle of about 45 degrees?”
1st Position
What kind of Feet Position defines that the “One foot in front of the other foot of a pace distance?”
4th Position
What kind of Feet Position defines that the “Heel of one foot close to instep of the other foot?”
3rd Position
What kind of Feet Position defines that the “Heel of front foot close to big toe of rear foot?”
5th Position
