Lesson 4-Introduction To FOLK DANCE

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Lesson 4- Introduction to Folk Dance
Lesson Objectives:
1. Familiarize with the different folk dance
2. Know the different characteristics of folk dance
3. Value the importance of folkdance
I need to know that…..

Folkdances are traditional dances of a country which were evolved naturally
and spontaneously in connection with everyday activities and experiences of the
people who developed them.
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Folk dancing is the heartbeat of the people.
Types of Folk Dances
National – traditional dances of a given country.
Regional –it is usually originated local.
Character – created by individual or group.
Why do you need to study folkdance?
Because…….
 It fosters patriotism and nationalism through the study of our dance.

 It arouses better appreciation of Philippine music and folk dances.
 It provides through dancing, a healthful form of relaxation and recreation.
 It develops a graceful and rhythmic coordination of body movements that
will improve posture.
 It preserves for posterity, folk dances and music indigenous to the
different regions of the Philippines.
 It demonstrates the growth of Filipino culture through the evolution of
Philippine dances.
Characteristics of Philippine Folk dances
1. In general, dancers stand apart.

2. There is little, if any, bodily contact.
3. Most of the dances are done by pairs or couples.
4. Hand movements play an important part.
5. Most dances are in long formation.
6. Most dances begin and end with “saludo.”

7. Dances from the lowlands have more foreign elements those found in the
uplands.
8. War dances are found among non-Christian tribes.
Classifications of Philippine Folk dances
General Classification
A. GEOGRAPHICAL EXTENT OF ORIGIN
1. National dances-found throughout the islands with little or no modification.
Examples: Rigodon, Carinosa, Jota, Balitaw, Pandanggo.
2. Local dances-found in a certain locality.
Examples:
Tinikling-Leyte
Maglalatik-Binyang
Esperanza-Nabua
Subli-Batangas
B. Nature
1. Occupational-depicting action of certain occupation, industry, or human

labor.
Examples: Planting, Harvesting, Pounding, Winnowing, Pabirik, Mananguete,

etc.
2. Religious or Ceremonial – performed in connection with religious
vows and ceremonies.
Examples: Dugsu, Sua – sua, Putong, Sta. Clarang Pinong-pino, etc.
3. Comic dances – depicting funny movements for entertainment.
Examples: Kimbo – kimbo Makonggo, Kinoton, Biniganbigat-Abra
4. Game dances – with play elements (dance mixers)
Examples: Lubi – lubi, Pavo
5. Wedding dances – performed during wedding feast.
Examples: Panasahan, etc.
6. Courtship dances – depicting love making.
Examples: Hele – hele, Bago Quiere, Maramion, Tadek , Daling – daling
7. Festival dances – suitable for special occasion or any social gathering.
Examples: Pandanggo, Habanera, Jota, Surtido.
8. War dances- showing imaginary combat or duel.
Examples: Sagayan, Palu-palo, etc.
C. MOVEMENTS
1. Active
Examples: Tinikling, Maglalatik Sakuting, Polkabal, etc.
2. Moderate
Examples: Cariñosa, Tagala , Habanera, Purpuri, etc.
3. Slow
Examples: Pasakat, Amorosa Tiliday, Kundiman, etc.
4. Slow and Fast
Examples: Putritos, Ba-Ingles, Habanera, Botoleña, Alcamfor, etc.
D. FORMATION
1. Square or Quadrille
Examples: Rigodon, Los Bailes de Ayer, etc.
2. Long formation (two or more parallel lines)
Examples: Lulay, Sakuting
3. Set – consisting of two or more pairs as a unit, partners facing each other or
standing side by side.
Examples: Binadyong, Haplik, Kakawati, etc.
Special Classification
-Group dances having special distinctive features.
A. Dances with Songs
Examples: Aburaray, Manang Biday, Lulay, Rogelia, Lawiswis, Kawayan, etc.
B. Old Ballroom Dances
Examples: Polka, Mazurka Chotis, Valse, etc.
C.Dances with Implements
Examples: Maglalatik, Sakuting, Jota Moncadena, Tinikling, Salakot
D. Dances of Combined Rhythm
Examples: Surtido, Pantomina, Los Bailes de Ayer
I therefore conclude that…….
Folkdance is very important because……
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Senior High School (SHS)

SOFTNET Information Technology Center Inc. Physical Education 12

Lesson 4- Introduction to Folk Dance

I need to know that…..

Folk dancing is the heartbeat of the people.

Types of Folk Dances

National – traditional dances of a given country.

Regional –it is usually originated local.

Character – created by individual or group.

Why do you need to study folkdance?

 It fosters patriotism and nationalism through the study of our dance.

Characteristics of Philippine Folk dances

1. In general, dancers stand apart.

6. Most dances begin and end with “saludo.”

Classifications of Philippine Folk dances

A. GEOGRAPHICAL EXTENT OF ORIGIN

1. National dances-found throughout the islands with little or no modification.

Examples: Rigodon, Carinosa, Jota, Balitaw, Pandanggo.

2. Local dances-found in a certain locality.

1. Occupational-depicting action of certain occupation, industry, or human

Examples: Planting, Harvesting, Pounding, Winnowing, Pabirik, Mananguete,

2. Religious or Ceremonial – performed in connection with religious

vows and ceremonies.

Examples: Dugsu, Sua – sua, Putong, Sta. Clarang Pinong-pino, etc.

3. Comic dances – depicting funny movements for entertainment.

Examples: Kimbo – kimbo Makonggo, Kinoton, Biniganbigat-Abra

4. Game dances – with play elements (dance mixers)

Examples: Lubi – lubi, Pavo

5. Wedding dances – performed during wedding feast.

Examples: Panasahan, etc.

6. Courtship dances – depicting love making.

Examples: Hele – hele, Bago Quiere, Maramion, Tadek , Daling – daling

7. Festival dances – suitable for special occasion or any social gathering.

Examples: Pandanggo, Habanera, Jota, Surtido.

8. War dances- showing imaginary combat or duel.

Examples: Sagayan, Palu-palo, etc.

Examples: Tinikling, Maglalatik Sakuting, Polkabal, etc.

Examples: Cariñosa, Tagala , Habanera, Purpuri, etc.

Examples: Pasakat, Amorosa Tiliday, Kundiman, etc.

4. Slow and Fast

Examples: Putritos, Ba-Ingles, Habanera, Botoleña, Alcamfor, etc.

Examples: Rigodon, Los Bailes de Ayer, etc.

2. Long formation (two or more parallel lines)

Examples: Lulay, Sakuting

Examples: Binadyong, Haplik, Kakawati, etc.

-Group dances having special distinctive features.

A. Dances with Songs

Examples: Aburaray, Manang Biday, Lulay, Rogelia, Lawiswis, Kawayan, etc.

B. Old Ballroom Dances

Examples: Polka, Mazurka Chotis, Valse, etc.

C.Dances with Implements

Examples: Maglalatik, Sakuting, Jota Moncadena, Tinikling, Salakot

D. Dances of Combined Rhythm

Examples: Surtido, Pantomina, Los Bailes de Ayer

I therefore conclude that…….

Folkdance is very important because……

Find the Words.

MAGLALATIK TINIKLING ABURARAY

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