MODULE 3

Question 1

-originated in Pangasinan
- “ with the use of drinking glasses” glasses filled with rice wine , placed on the head
and on each hand.
- this dance basically shows off balancing skill of the performers.
- Common in weddings, fiestas and special occasions.

Answer 1

Binasuan

Question 2

• originated from Spain.
• commonly performed at formal affairs like inaugural balls where prominent members
  of the government participate and enjoy.

Answer 2

Rigodon

Question 3

-pandanggo comes from the Spanish dance “fandango” characterized with
lively steps and clapping while following a varying ¾ beat.
- it requires excellent balancing skill to maintain the stability of the three
tinggoy, or oil lamps, placed on head and on each hand.
- originated from lubang island, Mindoro

Answer 3

Pandanggo sa Ilaw

Question 4

• “subli” is from two tagalog words “subsub” meaning falling on head and “bali” which
  means broken.

Answer 4

Sublian

Question 5

• Commonly performed during festivals in Bohol and other Visayans towns,
• this dance portrays a young couple’s attempt to get each other’s attention.
• performed in a moderate waltz style.

Answer 5

Kuratsa

Question 6

• originated from Surigao Del Norte.
• its steps are similar to the movements of a duck, (Itik,in Filipino)
• the dance believed to have originated from the dance Sibay a bird dance that came
  from neighboring Visaya

Answer 6

Itik-itik

Question 7

• considered as the national folkdance with a pair of dancers hopping between two
  bamboo poles held just above the ground and struck together in time to music.
• originated from Leyte Province.
• this dance is in fact a mimic movement of “tikling birds” hopping by trees, grass stems
  or over bamboo traps set by farmers.
  -this dance performed with remarkable grace and speed jumping between bamboo poles

Answer 7

Tinikling

Question 8

-originally performed in Biñan, Laguna
- mock war dance fight between the Moros and Christians over the prized Latik or
Coconut.
-this dance is also shown to pay tribute to the town’s patron saint, San Isidro

Answer 8

Maglalatik

Question 9

• is the main female character in Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere
• this dance is a mix of Spanish gracefulness and customized native props, suchs as
  bamboo castanets and Asian Fan.
  -Female dancers wear Maria Clara dress;Men are in Barong Tagalog

Answer 9

Maria Clara

Question 10

• decribes an affectionate, friendly and lovable woman.
  -this dance is performed in flirtatious manner with fans and handkerchiefs to assist the
  dancer’s hide and seek movements.

Answer 10

Carinosa

Question 11

-named after the capital of the Phil., Manila.
-adaptation of Castilian Jota afloats with the clacking of bamboo castanets
played by the dancers themselves.

Answer 11

La Jota Manilena

Question 12

-originated in Abra
-interprets a mock fight between Ilokano Christians and Non-Christians with training
sticks as props.
-traditionally performed during Christmas at the town plaza or from house-to-house as
a caroling show.

Answer 12

Sakuting

Question 13

-meaning “Dance of the Doves”
-originally performed in Sorsogon’sKasanggayahan Festival every 3rd week of Ocotber.
-their costumes are colorful and dance with the tune of pantomina song.

Answer 13

Pantomina