Philippine Folk Dance Flashcards
Dance developed by Filipinos, reflecting their culture, tradition, and way of life
Philippine Folk Dance
The starting point/ base of all choreography
Fundamental Positions
Skill related and Health Related
Fundamental Positions
Skill related fitness components of PH folk dance
Coordination and Balance
Health related fitness components of PH folk dance
Flexibility
An important part of Filipinos’ life
Dance
Characteristics of PH folk dance
Done in pairs More on hand movements A long formation Dancers stand apart Begins/Ends with Saludo Little Body contact
Nature of PH folk dance
Occupational Religious/Ceremonial Courtship Wedding Comic War Game Festival (DANCE)
involves action particular to an occupation
Occupational Dance
Origin: Leyte
Depicts: Peasants
Accompaniment: Flute and drums
Tiklos
associated with religion, belief, vows
Religious/Ceremonial Dance
Origin: Bukidnon (Manobo)
Depicts: Festivals/ Tribal gathering
Dugso
involves funny movements
Comic Dance
Origin: Ilocos Sur
Depicts: Dancers being bitten by ants
Kinuton
performed during wedding ceremonies
Wedding Dance