Dance: Concept

DANCE
At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to:

1. Define generic meaning of dance
2. Identify the phases of dance
3. Classify the different PHILIPINE FOLK DANCE
CONCEPT
The word “Dance” comes from the greek word “danson” which means to stretch. All
dancing is made up of stretching and relaxing. Thus, a simple analysis of the term “sayaw”
which easily lead one to say that is must have derived from the word “saya” which means happy.
A person who is very happy or in the rhythmical movement is an outward expression of his
feeling.
The present emphasis on the preservation and revival of our culture makes it imperative
for us to study our folkdances as an essential part of our Filipino soul and our identity of the
Filipino character.
Today, we are aware that people of all ages find the dance for pleasure. People dance for
social purpose.
MEANING OF DANCE
 Dance of many types is the physical expression of rhythm and music
 It is a pure expression of dancers’ thoughts and feelings
 It is the union of movement, rhythm, and arts of life
 It is the union of minds and body expressing the intangible through the medium of time
and space
 It is man’s primitive and natural way of self-expression
PHASES OF DANCE
FOLKDANCE
The traditional dance of an indigenous society that depicts the cultural characteristics of a
specific people of a given time and place
Folk dance deals with the usual traditions of the past by which a multitude of national
characteristic in music steps, and costumes are preserved
ETHNIC DANCE
These dances reflect the peculiar characteristics of specific tribes specially their cultural,
racial; religious and traditional similarities. Although the movement patterns are not specific this
dance is seldom classified as a folkdance.
NATIONAL DANCE
This refers to the type of folkdance found most widely done in a specific country. Some
examples are England’s Virginia reel, Italy’s Tarantella, Scotland’s Highland Fling, or Philippine
Tinikling and Carinosa
NATURAL DANCE
This refers to a type of dance, which make use of the basic locomotor and axial
movements
CREATIVE DANCE
The highest form of dance of the purpose of entertainment. It is the end of product of
exploration and improvisation of movements as the dancer or choreographer expresses feelings
or emotions, ideas, and interpretations. It has defined form, beginning and ending
GYMNASTIC DANCE
This form of dance appeals to more skillful performers specifically the boys, because of
the stunt elements present. Interest is maintained by vigorous movements. Participants
experience tremendous satisfaction
SOCIAL/BALLROOM DANCE
This includes the wholesome and artistic form of dancing used for recreation purposes
Fundamental steps are given as preparation for ballroom dancing.
Examples a social and ballroom dance are cha-cha, fox trot, waltz, paso doble
Folk dance expresses the nation’s sentimentality and creativeness. These are the country’s
traditional dances, which portrays the people’s ideas, mores, thoughts and feelings by means of
body movement
OBJECTIVES OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES

 To foster patriotism and nationalism through the study of our dances
 To arouse better appreciation of the Philippine music and folkdances
 To provide through dancing, a healthful form of relaxation and recreation
 To develop a graceful and rhythmic coordination of body movements that will improve
posture
 To preserve the posterity, folkdance and music indigenous to the different regions of the
Philippines
 To demonstrate the growth of Filipino culture through the evolution of the Philippine
dances
VALUES OF FOLK DANCING

 Physiological and neuro-muscular development of organic system of body
 Cultural
 Social and recreational
FACTORS AFFECTING FOL DANCES

 Geographical location
 Economic condition
 Climatic condition
 Customs and traditions
CLASIFICATION OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES

I. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
a. Geographical extent of origin

1. NATIONAL DANCE- are found throughout the islands with little or no
modification
2. LOCAL DANCE- are found in certain locality
Examples:
Tinikling - Leyte
Maglalatik – Binyang
Esperansa – Nabua
Subli – Batangas
Biniganbigat – Abra
b. NATURE
1. OCCUPATIONAL DANCES – depicts action of certain occupation, industry or
manual labor
Examples: Planting
Pounding
Pabirik
Harvesting
Winnowing\
Managuete
2. RELIGIOUS OR CEREMONIAL DANCES- are performed in conection with
religious vows and ceremonies
Examples:
Dugsu
Putung
Sua sua
Sanat Clarang pinong-pino
3. COMIC DANCES- depict funny movement for entertainment
Examples:
Kimbo kimbo
Kinoton
Makongo
4. WEDDING DANCES- are performed during wedding feast
Examples: panahasan
5. Game dances- express play elements (dance mixers)
Examples: lubi lubi, pabo
6. COURTSHIP DANCES- depict an flirting, affectionate movements
Examples:
Hele hele bago quire
Tadek
Maramion
Daling daling
7. FESTIVAL DANCES- are suitable for special occasion or any social gathering
Examples:
Pandango
Jota
Habanera
Surtido
8. WAR DANCES- show imaginary combat or duel
Examples: sagayan, palo-palo
c. MOVEMENTS
1. ACTIVE WITH FAST ENERGETIC MOVEMENT
Examples:
Tinikling
Maglalatik
Sakuting
Polkabal
2. MODERATE
Examples:
Carinosa
Tagala
Habanera
Purpuri
3. SLOW
Examples:
Pasakat
Amorosa
Habanera
Alcamfor
4. SLOW AND FAST
Examples:
Putritos
Ba-inles
Tiliday
Kundiman
d. FORMATION
1. SQUARE OR QUADRILLE
Examples:
Rigodon
Los bailes de ayer
2. LONG FORMATION
Examples:
Luly
Sakuting
3. SET – consists of two or more pairs as a unit, partners facing each other or
standing side by side
Examples:
Binadyong
Haplik
Kakawati
II. SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION
A. DANCE WITH SONGS
Examples:
Abaruray
Manang biday
Rogelia
Lawiswis kawayan
B. OLD BALLROOM DANCES

Examples:
Polka
Mazurka
Chotis
Balse
C. DANCE WITH IMPLEMENTS

Examples:
Maglalatik
Sakuting
Jota moncadeNa
Tinikling
SALAKOT
D. DANCE WITH COMBINED RHYTHM
Examples:
Surtido
Pantomina
Los balles de ayer
CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES

 In general, dancers stand apart
 There is a little if any, body contact
 Most of the dances are done by pairs of couples
 Hand movements play an important role
 Most dances are in long formation
 Most dances begin and end with “saludo” (bow)
 Dances from the lowland have more foreign elements than those found in
the upland
 War dances are found among non-christian tribes
MODERN DANCE
This is a deviation from the traditional ballet by young American dancers like Isadora
Duncan who gradually introduced whole technique of dance movements based on ideas that
such movements begin at the center of the body and follow sequentially out to the limbs. This is
a contrast of the classical or traditional ballet.
RECREATIONAL DANCE
This includes dance mixers, square dance and round or couple. Many of these dances
have simple dance patterns based on combination of walking steps
SINGING DANCE
Valuable activities depict the early years of the life of a child. The dance step require
simple technique skills but give a lot of training in developing the sense of rhythm
PHILIPPINE FOL DANCE
In general, is a dance consisting rhythmic movement, sustained by a regular tempo, beat
or music, conceived as a non-verbal communication or kinetic movement to relieve tension, as a
cultural mirror in which spirit, character and artistry of its time is reflected when placed o
historical perspective

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DANCE

At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to:

OBJECTIVES OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES

VALUES OF FOLK DANCING

FACTORS AFFECTING FOL DANCES

CLASIFICATION OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES

a. Geographical extent of origin

B. OLD BALLROOM DANCES

C. DANCE WITH IMPLEMENTS

CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES

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