Lesson 2 Flashcards
These are cultural art forms handed down from generation to generation.
Folk/Ethnic Dance
Are traditional dances of a country which were evolved naturally and spontaneously in connection with everyday activities and experiences of the people who developed them.
Folkdances
In 1924, she became the Mother of the Philippine Folk Dances, and awarded as a National Artist.
She made a contribution by starting the collection of dances and songs in the country.
Francisca Reyes Aquino
traditional dances throughout the Philippines with a common basic movement or pattern but with slight variations. Examples: Carinosa, Kuratsa, Balitaw, Rigodon, Pandanggo, Surtido.
National Dances
dances found in certain localities or regions only. Examples: Alcamfor (Leyte), Maglalatik (San Pablo, Laguna), Basulto (Pampanga).
Local Dances
dances that depicts actions, characteristics, occupations, industries, and phrases of human labor.
Occupational dances
performed in connection with religious vows, practices, and ceremonies. A religious dance may be performed to drive away evil spirits ask for a favor to have a child, give thanks for having recovered from sickness, favors granted and vows fulfilled.
Regional or Ceremonial Dances
dances that depicts love-making or with a love theme.
Courtship Dances
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 Dances
performed in connections with the celebrations, a feast, barrio fiesta, good harvest, and good fortune.
Festival Dances
intended to show imaginary combat or duel with the use of fighting implements like bolo, kris or spear.
War Dances
dances with funny and humorous movements mainly intended for entertainment.
Comic Dances
dances that some play elements and are for recreational purposes.
Game Dances
dances during social gatherings.
Social Dances
