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EX. IMBAJAH or BUMAYAH (Ifugao, Cordillera) Local or Regional Dances – found in certain localities or
regions only
- An Ifugao myth recounts that Kabunyan, the creator and
Ex: Esperanza (Nakua, Camarines sur), Alcampor (Leyte),
supreme god, made man to be virile and strong, the same
Maglalatik (San Pablo, Laguna)
qualities displayed by men as they spread their arms to
imitate the sakpaya ( hawk) as it glides and swoops over Occupational Dances – depict actions characterizing
the rice terraces. occupation industries and phrases of human labor
EX: Pabirik – depicts the different stages of gold panning
Muslim Dance
Monanguete – Tuba gatherer
Ex. SINGKIL
Rice Festival – has the largest number of dances
- Originated from Maranao people. It retells the story (magtatanim, paggapas, paggiik, pahanbgin, pababayo,
from the epic legend of Maranao, about the rescue of the
pagtatahip)
princess, who was abducted by the diwatas, by the
legendary Prince Bantugan. Religious or Ceremonial Dances – performed in
connection w/ religious vows, practices and ceremonies. hands at waist level in front, elbows closed to waist
A religious dance maybe performed to drive away evil
B. MOVEMENT OF THE ARMS
spirits and for having recovered from sickness, favors
granted and vows fulfilled. Forearm Turn
EX: Sinulog, Obando, Dugso - Forearm turn sideways - one arm extended sideward,
other arm half bend.
Courtship Dance – depict making or/are dances w/ love
- Forearm turn forward- one arm extended forward, other
themes.
arm half bend.
Ex: Hele Hele bago Quiere, Rogelia, Lulay, Maramion
- Arms in Lateral Position - both arms at one side,
Wedding Dances – performed by newlyweds., by friends either right or left; at shoulder, chest, or waist level.
and relatives of the bride and groom or by the father of
Salok - To swing the arm downward, upward passing in
the bride and the mother of the groom.
front of the body as if scooping.
Ex: Pandang-pandang, Soryano Pantomina
Hayon-hayon - to place one forearm in front and the
Festival Dances – performed in connection w/ celebration other at the back of the waist. This is
of a feast, barrio, fiesta, good harvest and good future. a Visayan term.
Game Dances – have some play elements and are for Hop - a spring from one foot landing on the same foot in
recreational purposes place or in any direction. The other foot may be raised in
any direction (in front, in rear, sideward or across).
Ex: Pabo, Lubi-lubi, Sinenalan, Gayong-gayong
Leap - a spring from one foot, landing on the other foot in
Social Dances – dances danced during social gathering
any direction.
ex: Rigodon, Lanceros
Tap - to tap slightly with the ball of the foot or toe of the
Dance Terms (Movements of the Hands, Arms and Feet)
free foot keeping weight of the body on the other foot.
A. MOVEMENT OF THE HANDS There is no transfer of weight.
Kumintang - Moving the hand from the wrist either Sarok - cross the R(or L) foot infront of the L (or R) bent
clockwise or in counter clockwise direction. This is an the body slightly forward and cross hands down in front
ILOCANO dance terms. with the R (or L) hand over the L (or R)
Ilocanong Kumintang - with five fingers together is Patay - To bend the head downward and to support the
to turn the wrist either inward or outward. forehead with the right or left forearm
Kewet - kumintang with thumbs up Whirl - to make fast turns by executing small steps in
place, right, or to left.
Masiwak - To turn the hand from the wrist half-way
clockwise then raise and lower wrist once or twice. This is Pivot - to turn the with the ball, heel, or whole foot, on a
an Ibanag term. fixed place or point.
Palpaltik - closed fists, lowering the wrist twice. Point - touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot,
weight of the body on the other foot.
Bilao - to turn palms of hands up and down alternately,
Stomp - to bring the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor.