Folk Dance

Trisha Mae L.
Jaspe 12-Newton
Physical Education
1. WHAT IS FOLK DANCE?
Folk dance is a form of dance developed by a group of people that reflects the traditional life of a
certain country or region. Folk dancing represents the dance forms of the common people as opposed
to those from the upper classes. Generally, it is a type of dance that is a vernacular, usually recreational,
expression of a past or present culture. The term folk dance was accepted until the mid-20th century,
when this and other categories of dance were questioned and their distinctions became subject to
debate.
2. EXAMPLES OF FOLK DANCE
1. Itik-Itik
The Itik-Itik is a dance from Surigao del Norte, in which the movements of a duck are imitated. An itik is
a species of duck. According to popular tradition, the dance was created by a lady named Kanang who
choreographed the steps while dancing at a baptismal party. The other guests copied her movements,
and everyone liked the dance so much that it has been passed along ever since.
2. Tinikling
Tinikling means "bamboo dance" in English. The dance imitates the movement of the tikling birds as
they walk between grass stems, run over tree branches, or dodge bamboo traps set by rice farmers.
Dancers imitate the tikling bird's legendary grace and speed by skillfully maneuvering between large
bamboo poles.
3. Maglalatik
Maglalatik was originally performed in Biñan, Laguna as a mock-war dance that demonstrates a fight
between the Moros and the Christians over the prized latik or coconut meat during the Spanish rule, this
dance is also shown to pay tribute to the town’s patron saint, San Isidro Labrador.
4. Kuratsa
The Kuratsa is highly favored by the Waray people of the Eastern Visayan region in the Philippines.
Strictly speaking, The Kuratsa must be done the amenudo; that is, only one couple dances it at a time.
the Kuratsa is however, very different in the manner of execution to the Mexican counterpart.
5. Makonggo
It is a comic dance from Santa Maria, Bulacan. Makonggo is derived from the Tagalog word chonggo or
unggo which means monkey. In this dance, the dancer imitates a monkey - its characteristic movements,
gestures, grimaces, etc. when it is in a happy, playful or angry mood, while it is playing, eating, or
resting. Only one man performs this dance. Most of his movements are his own improvisations.
3. COMMON DANCE STEPS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE
1. Bacui Step 2. Bleking Step
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3. Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1,2.
3. Cross Waltz 4. Cut Step
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3. Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, 2.

Trisha Mae L. Jaspe 12-Newton
5. Engaño
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.
4. COMMON DANCE TERMS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE
1. Bilao
Hands in front, parallel to each other at waist level, elbows close to the wrist, palms down. Reverse the
position of the hands with palms up and down alternatively.
2. Cross-Over
Two couples are opposite each other. Each couple proceeds toopposite place, the Girls pass by their L
shoulders between the Boys. Boys bow to each other when they meet at the middle, then follow the
Girls to the opposite place. Partners turn right about upon reaching the opposite place. Girls stand at
partners' right side.
3. Kumintang
Moving the hand from the wrist either clockwise or in counter clockwise direction. This is an Ilocano
dance term.
4. Masiwak
To turn the hand from the wrist half-way clockwise then raise and lower wrist once or twice. This is an
Ibanag dance term.
5. Panadyak
With body weight on L (R) foot, stamp R (L) foot in 4TH. In front, then tap same foot close to L (R), arms
in reverse "T" position, hands doing the "kumintang" on the stamp.
5. HOW ARE YOU GOING TO EXECUTE THESE DANCE STEPS AND DANCE TERMS?
With the complexity of each folk dance, one must realize that upon executing the step, the past will
always be relived. Execution of these step aren’t like any other dances one occasionally encounter.
However, with proper guidance, I would definitely do my best to properly execute the steps that are
involved in the precious folk dances. Proper execution is accompanied by the words respect, discipline,
and confidence.
6. IS PERFORMING FOLK DANCE IMPORTANT TO YOU AS A GRADE 12 STUDENT? WHY?
Folk dance is a reflection of our culture and tradition and the life of our ancestors in the past centuries.
It embraces our own national identity and embodies us as a Filipino. It is important to know and practice
them so that our culture and our tradition will be preserved.

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Trisha Mae L.

1. WHAT IS FOLK DANCE?

2. EXAMPLES OF FOLK DANCE

3. COMMON DANCE STEPS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

1. Bacui Step 2. Bleking Step

Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3. Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1,2.

3. Cross Waltz 4. Cut Step

Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3. Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, 2.

Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.

4. COMMON DANCE TERMS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

6. IS PERFORMING FOLK DANCE IMPORTANT TO YOU AS A GRADE 12 STUDENT? WHY?

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