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Traditional (Folk and Ethnic) Dance
What is dance? 2.Bharatnatyam is an Indian
- Dance is a performing art form classical dance form having its origin in
consisting of purposefully selected India. This dance form was first seen in
sequences of human movement. This the temples of Tamil Nadu, one of the
movement has aesthetic and symbolic states of India. It is a dance form practiced
value, and is acknowledged as dance by by both males and females. It is known
performers and observers within a among all for its tenderness of graceful
particular culture. Dance can be expressions and possess and beauty of the
categorized and described by its dance steps.
choreography, by its repertoire of
Dancers wears anklets
movements, or by its historical period or
while performing which
place of region.
consists of numerous
- Dance is one art which everyone
copper belts attached.
appreciates. There are numerous dance
Dancers must excel in the
forms which one can learn. The dance
forms differ from one country to another
and even from one region to another. art of perfect ringing of bells in the
Dance is the best way to heal your anklets and must also have proper control
sadness and sometimes even becomes the over it. Bharatnatyam is one of the well-
best friend of a person. Dance forms are known types of dance in India.
even distinguished based on the clothes,
shoes and music.
Types of Dances in the World 3.Kathak In types of Indian dance,
in Kathak is one which originated in the
1.Ballet is referred to as the north Indian land. Among the many dance
backbone, types dance forms. It is an name list, Kathak is one beautiful form of
interesting form of dance. The person art. Nomadic bards of ancient Northern
performing ballet looks, very elegant India are known to lay down the
postures. The techniques to
at all postures postures foundation of this dance form. They were
do ballet where developed known as story
many years ago. To
become perfect ballet

Dancer you must be highly disciplined

and trained and must have qualities of
 teller or Kathakars. The In Cappella style in
performers usually wear which performers
the famous Lehenga need to perform on
Choli costume while music created from
dancing. Even the tapping.

Copper bells used in Bharatnatyam are 7.Kabuki a classical Japanese dance

used in this dance form. drama is known as kabuki. This is known
for its stylization of performance and the
4.Break Dance also known as a
elaborate and highly complicated make up
street dance was originated by Puerto
worn by the performers. Kabuki involves
Rican Youth and African Americans. This
a lot of practice and handling the costume
dance form consists of four major
along with the dance steps needs
movements – power moves, downrock,
experience. It was one of the major
toprock and freezes. This is a modern
kind of dance that theatrical performance
in Japan for about four
involves abstract body centuries.
steps that may or may
not convey anything. It
is usually practiced by 8.Salsa it will come in another types of
youth. western dance which almost everyone
knows and is performed all around the
5.Lion Dance is the traditional dance world. Salsa was originated in New York
form of Chinese culture. In this form of due to the strong influences from Latin
dance, the performers wear lion costumes America. Arms were used by the lead
dancers to communicate with the
and mimic the moves
followers. In these types of dances, the
and styles of a lion. This
major expressive movements are done by
type of dance is
the lower part of the body that is the hips,
amazing
the body and legs. The upper body
amazing to look at and is completely remains at its level. Salsa can be
different from another dance form performed in different styles which can be
because you usually cannot see the person identified on t he basis of foot patterns,
behind the costumes in this form. turns and figures, on the basis of timing,
6.Tap dance in this dance form, one body rolls, dance influence attitude and
needs to tap the shoes on the wooden
floor. The shoes are made up of a metallic
sole on the heel and the toe facilitating the
tapping sound. The two well- known tap
dance types are Broadway tap and
Rhythmic tap. Tap dancing is also done the way the partners
hold each other while
dancing.
9.Waltz The ballroom couple dance Jitterbugs, Boogie Woogie and Lindy
performed in closed positions is known as Hops. This type of
Waltz. This dance form had originated in dance form is fun and the
the country of England during 1816. performers wear stylish
Several Victorian novels have the dresses, yet very
mentioning and a perfect description of comfortable
this dance form. While dancing, the man
is required to clasp his arms around his
female partner’s waist. This type of
modern dance requires performers to 12.Aerial dance is slowly becoming very
execute delicate and fluid famous these days. This dance form is not
easy to perform and requires a proper
training. It was first performed in the
moves and dance to slow USA during the 1970’s. The name clearly
melodic music. indicates that in this form the performer is
required to perform in the air. The dancer
hangs from any apparatus which is
attached to the ceiling and performs steps
in the mid-air. It
provides a lot of space
10.Belly Dancing one of the unique to develop a new idea
forms of dancing and it comes under and dance moves.
types of modern dance. It is characterized
by sharp and rolling movements of the
abdomen and the hips. This dance form
has different types of dance moves 14.Fandango is the primary dance of
depending upon the region and country is Portugal. It involves singing as well as
being performed. Movements of hips and dancing. Dancers tap their feet and
the torso communicate the maximum. quickly keep on changing positions. This
Shakira, famous Latin American superstar dance
Form
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clapping.

11.Swing as the name sounds is very 15.Cancan is a very high energy and
interesting dance form. It is a group of physically demanding hall dance. It is
dances developed with a swing style usually performed by women in a chorus
danced to the tunes of jazz music during wearing beautiful costumes which are
the 1920’s-1950’s. Swing is a blanket long skirts with black stockings. The main
word to different dances such as
 Feature of this form is
lifting of the long frilly quick temp. They are
skirt high accompanied entertaining to watch
by high kicking. and is a national interest

16.Latin dance involves two partners

and resembles a ballroom dance. It 19.Disco dance is a type of dance style
originated in Latin America. The social that is musical style dating to early
Latin dance in international dance 1970’s.
includes the rumba, samba etc. The It began from USA urban night-life scene,
history of Latin dance dates back to the where it had been restricted to house
fifteenth century when indigenous dances parties. From there on, it began making
were first recorded by Europeans. Their regular mainstream appearances and
dance form is deeply gathered popularity. Its popularity was
rooted in history and is Achieved sometime
a must watch during the mid-1970’s
entertainer. to the early 1980’s.

17.Iranian dance or is also known as

20. Folk Dance is a typical form of dance
Iranian dance refers to the type of dance
that is usually extensively performed in
form, indigenous to Iran. Genres of dance
the rural areas. It talks of the folklore or
in Iran usually vary depending on the
the village plight. It is a traditional type of
area, culture, and language of the local
dance pertaining to one set of people or
people. They also range from
community. The costumes are interesting
sophisticated reconstruction of refined
court dances to And usually
depict the
Energetic folk
traditional
dances. The dance
dress of the
style is rhythmic
community
and pleasing to
+
watch.

The different elements in the

18.Azerbaijani There are a number process of dance
of Azerbaijani dances that are practiced Elements of Dance are the foundational
and used by the Azerbaijani people of concepts and vocabulary that help
Azerbaijan and the Irani’s of Azerbaijan. students develop movement skills and
Their dance is engaging and they differ understand dance as an artistic practice.
from other dances and is famous for its
The acronym BASTE helps students
remember.

Dancers interact with space in myriad

ways. They may stay in one place or they
may travel from one place to another.
The renowned dance critic Walter Terry
They may alter the direction, level, size,
wrote, " No paints nor brushes, marbles
and pathways of their movements.
nor chisels, pianos or violins are needed
to make this art, for we are the stuff that
dance is made of. It is born in our body.
Dance, then, is the most personal of all
the arts. . . it springs from the very breath
of life.” *
In dance, the body is the mobile figure or
shape, felt by the dancer, seen by others.
The body is sometime relatively still and Time refers to the movement of dancers
sometimes changing as the dancer moves through time, and specifically within
in place or travels through the dance area. relationship to the music, tempo, meter, or
Dancers may emphasize specific parts of rhythm. Force refers to the energy,
their body in a dance phrase or use their dynamism, and intensity of each
whole body all at once. movement.

Energy is about how the movement

Action is any human movement
happens. Choices about energy include
included
variations in movement flow and the use
In the act of dancing- it can include dance
of force, tension, and weight. An arm
steps, facial movements, partner lifts,
gesture might be free flowing or easily
gestures, and even everyday movements
stopped, and it may be powerful or gentle,
such as walking. Dance is made up of
tight or loose, heavy or light.
streams of movements and pauses, so
action refers not only to steps and What is folk dance?
sequences, but also to pauses and Folk dance is a typical form of dance that
moments of relative stillness. is usually extensively performed in the
rural areas. It talks of the folklore or the
village plight. It is a traditional type of
dance pertaining to one set of people or
community. The costumes are interesting
and usually depict the traditional dress of
the community.
List of some of the famous
Philippine folk dances.
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This dance requires a narrow bench.
1. Itik-Itik Dancers must have good balance and
control to perform this dance. This is a
dance from the Pangasinan province.

4. Pandanggo sa ilaw

A folk-dance originating from Surigao

Del Sur. The dance is mimicking the
movements of a duck, specifically how a
duck splashes in the water to attract its
partner.
2. Tinikling This dance emerged from the Spanish
dance Fandango. This dance was
performed using three oil lamps; one from
the head, and two from the hands. Women
usually perform this dance but there are
times when males perform the pandanggo.
5. Maglalatik

Considered to be the Philippine national

dance aside from its rival, Carinosa, but
still unconfirmed. This dance imitates the
movements of the tinikling bird walking
through tall grasses and tree branches. It
requires two bamboo poles. The challenge
of this dance is to try not to get your feet A mock war cry dance which is described
hurt between poles. as a battle for coconuts. Males wear pairs
of coconut husks on themselves and dance
3. Sayaw sa Bangko with slapping the husks to the rhythm.
6. Cariñosa
  Idudu
 Itik-itik
 Janggay
 Jota and its variation
 Jota Cabangan
 Jota Cavitena
 Jota Manilena
 Jota Moncacena
Another dance which was called the
 Jota Paragua
Philippine National Dance aside from its
 Jota Quirino
rival, Tinikling. The name carinosa means
 Kalatong
“loving or affectionate one”. It is basically
a dance meant for flirting. A fan or a  Kappa Malong-long
handkerchief is usually plays a vital role  Kasanduyan
in performing this dance.  Kataka-taka
 Kinaranza
7. Pantomina
 Kuratsa
 Lawiswis Kawayan
 Leron Leron Sinta
 Magkasuyo
 Maglalatik
 Maglangka
 Malaguena
Also known as the “Dance of the Doves”,  Manang Biday
this dance mimics the courtship between  Pandanggo and its variation
doves and at the same time, a courtship  Pandanggo sa Bulig
between two lovers.  Pandanggo sa ilaw
What is Ethnic Dance?  Pandanggo Oasiwas
Ethnic dance is any dance form which can  Pandanggo Santa Clara
be identified as originating with an ethnic  Panderetas
culture and expressing the movements  Pangalay
aesthetics of that culture.  Pantomina
 Abaruray  Panurong-Surong
 Alcamfor  Paru-Parong Bukid
 Alitaptap  Pasigin
 Ballangbang  Pasikat na baso
 Bendian  Pasadoble
 Binasuan  Polka and its variation
 Blit B’laan  Polka sa Nayon
 Carinosa  Polka sa Plaza
 Duwawang Malin Awa  Polkabal
 Habanera Botolena  Putungan
 Ronda De Salsa
 Sagayan
 Sarong Banggi
 Sayaw sa Bangko
 Sayaw sa Panasahan
 Sinakiki
 Singkil
 Subil
 Tiklos
 Tinikling
 Tutup
 Uyaoy
 Zamboanga