PE Flashcards
Traditional dances a particular country are ____ _____
Folk dances
are also Traditional folk dances with a national dimension.
National dances
They are recognized and commonly danced in a given country, often with many regional variations.
FOLK AND NATIONAL FOLK DANCES
Subli:
A courtship dance performed in Batangas, often part of religious events.
Life-cycle Dances
Sinulog:
A festival dance performed in Cebu to honor the Santo Niño (Child Jesus).
Festival Dances
Pandanggo sa llaw:
A dance representing the balancing act of women carrying oil lamps on their heads while performing various tasks.
Occupational Dances
Bendayan:
A dance of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest from the Benguet province.
Ritual and Ceremonial Dances
Pukol:
A playful dance involving throwing objects like handkerchiefs, usually danced by children.
Game Dances
Maglalatik:
In some versions, it is performed with comedic elements, as dancers portray mock battles for coconut meat.
Joke and Trickster Dances
Tinikling:
Mimics the movement of birds, specifically the tikling, avoiding bamboo traps.
Mimetic or Drama Dances
Sagayan:
A Maranao warrior dance showing preparation for battle, complete with shields and swords.
War Dances
Alcamfor:
A social dance from Leyte, where couples exchange handkerchiefs dipped in alcamfor (camphor) perfume
Social Amenities Dances
This dance comes from the province of Batangas in the Tagalog Region of the Philippine Islands.
In the old days it was very popular and was usually danced at all the big social affairs and at the town fiestas.
POLKA SA NAYON
Polka
Point
Heal and Toe Polka
Polka and Gallop
Point and Circle
Saludo
This is a very popular ballroom-.. folk dance that had its early origin in the provinces of Leyte and Samar.
LUBI-LUBI
Native Waltz
Waltz Turn
Sway Balance
Waltz Around
This “mimetic” folk dance is said to have originated from the province of Surigao in Philippines.
Apparently, this dance form is said to have been popular in towns such as Carrascal, Cantilan, Lanuza, and Carmen.
ITIK ITIK
Step
Ball-close
Slide-close
Heel
Cross-Step