Samuel D. Castro Ms.

Soria

12-Integrity

What is dance?

Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement.
This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and
observers within a particular culture.

Different kinds of dance

1. Ballet 

Tutus, pointe shoes and men in tights are what come to mind when someone mentions ballet. Yet Ballet

is so much more than that. Said to be the most difficult genre to master, ballet is a rigorous style of dance

that is the foundation of most forms of dance training. It is usually set, but not limited to, orchestrated

music and is often the first dance style a child will experience as they begin their dance classes. Ballet

shoes are usually worn until the dancer's feet have developed enough strength to progress into pointe

shoes, often happens around the age of 12 and only after the students have been given permission by

their teacher. Ballet is an excellent teaching tool for all dancers as it is a complex mixture of technique,

coordination and musicality.

2. Tap 

Tap is best described as "musical feet". Tap is a form of dance where dancers use their feet as

percussive instruments. Tap shoes are that are specially designed with percussive metal plates on the toe

and heel, called taps. There are many different styles of tap dancing however the two most noted are

Rhythm Tap and Broadway Tap. Rhythm Tap is more musically driven, where Broadway Tap is more

dance and movement-oriented. Tap is great for fostering rhythm in dancers, as it turns their feet into a

musical instrument.

 
 3. Jazz

Jazz is the most popular style of dance among dancers. Jazz combines all dance styles in a high

energetic dance that is without conventional boundaries. It has been influenced by ballet, modern, tap,

hip-hop, African dance and many more styles. Jazz is most often accompanied by upbeat, currently

popular songs. Jazz shoes typically have a leather split sole which offers the dancers foot more freedom

to bend and move. Due to the upbeat music, dramatic themes and cool choreography, it isn’t hard to see

why this is the most popular dance style!

4. Modern 

Modern was said to be first created as a rebellion against classical ballet. A raw style of dance, modern

dance is an expression on the dancers' relationship to the floor, including methods of contractions,

release and movement, as well as the dancer's of breath. Modern dancers have a variety of shoes to

choose from that allow freedom in the foot while providing protection from the floor. Though its roots are

in opposition to the seemingly oppressive rigour for classical ballet, modern and ballet are closely linked

in the complexity of technique, coordination and musicality.

5. Lyrical

Though the basis of lyrical dance is ballet merged with jazz and modern. It is dynamic while

simultaneously subtle, and focuses on conveying feelings and emotions through movement. Set to

popular songs that emphasize deeper feeling and emotion, such as grief, longing, love and

despair. Lyrical shoes provide protection for the dancer while allowing them to feel the dance floor as

much as possible. Though proper dance techniques are important, the true heart of lyrical is found in its

expressive nature.

6. Hip Hop

Hip Hop is an edgy, raw and intense urban dance style also known as Street Dance. The origin of

popping, locking and crumping, Hip Hop is mostly danced to rap, urban and not surprisingly, hip hop

music. Funky, high-top dance sneakers are normally worn by dancers. What sets Hip Hop apart from
most dance genres is that its original street dance was freestyle in nature and did not follow a predefined

choreography. A style of dance that is open to personal expression, Hip hop artists were free to interpret

the dance in any way they could, and this lead to many innovative and exciting dance styles.

7. Contemporary

Contemporary dance embodies ballet, modern, jazz and lyrical. It uses a technique such as ballet as its

fundamentals and creates many more movements that do not adhere to the strict rules of ballet and

modern. There are different categories of contemporary dance such as Contemporary Ballet and

Contemporary Jazz. Contemporary dance can be danced to all types of music and in non-traditional

costumes. Contemporary dancers often wear lyrical dance shoes, and sometimes no shoes at all.

8. Highland Dancing

Highland dance was developed in the Gaelic Highlands of Scotland and should not be confused with

Scottish Country Dancing. Highland dancing requires a lot of stamina, as well as arm and leg strength.

Many people confuse Scottish highland dance with Irish dance but, Highland dancing is from Scotland

and is traditional, whereas, Irish dance is from Ireland and is progressive. Shoes traditionally worn for

both these types of dance are Ghillies and are very similar but slightly different.

9. Line Dancing

Line Dancing is a social dance that is made up of a sequence of repeated steps and is traditionally

associated with country-western music. It is a solo dance that is danced in a straight line, a circle or in a

“follow the leader” pattern. Footwear is decided by the dancer and is if often cowboy boots for the men

and heels for the women. Many women choose to wear a Cuban heel shoe as it offers great support and

is the perfect heel height for any age!

Types of dances by ethnic group in the philippines
The following are various indigenous dances of the major ethnic groupings of the Philippines

Igorot
There are six Igorot ethnolinguistic tribes living in Luzon's mountain terrains: the Bontoc, Ifugao,
Benguet, Apayo, and the Kalinga tribes, which retained much of their anito religions. Their lives have
been centered on appeasing their gods and maintaining a harmonious relationship between spirits
and man. Dances are usually linked to rituals for a good harvest, health, prayers for peace, and
safety in war.[1]

Type of Dance Origin Tribe Purpose

One popular contemporary performance in the

Philippines is named after the large banga pots. This
performance originated in the province of Kalinga of
the Mountain Province. As many as seven or eight
Banga Kalinga pots are balanced on the heads of maidens as they
move to the beat of the gangsa, a type of gong, while
they go about their daily routine of fetching water
while balancing the banga. This is why the tribesmen
are known as fierce warriors.[1]

The Bendayan, which is also referred to as Bendian,

is a dance that was adapted from the tradition of the
Benguet Benguet Mountain Province in which hunters are
Province, honoured. Although it is an adaptation or rendition of
Bendayan
Northern the original, it is still included in each festivity in
Luzon Benguet and its significance remains preserved.
Furthermore, the circles lead to an unambiguous
meaning.[1]

Manmanok is a dance that dramatizes three roosters

from the Bago Tribe who compete against one
Manmanok Bago another to be able to get the attention of a hen, Lady
Lien. They try to attract her by making use of
blankets that depict their feathers and wings.[1]

Lumagen/Tacho Luzon Kalinga Tachok is a Kalinga Festival Dance that is performed

k by unmarried Kalinga women who imitate the
movement of the flight of birds as they move through
the air. People come together and perform this dance
to celebrate their birth first-born baby boy, weddings,
or people who are able to make peace with each
 other. This dance is accompanied with music with the
use of gongs.[1]

The word Gaddang originated from the combination

of two words which are “ga”, meaning heat, and
“dang” which is to burn. The Gaddang people live in
the center of Cagayan Valley. Furthermore, some of
their groups have resided in Isabela, Kalinga, and
Eastern Bontoc. They are mostly Christian, and are
agricultural in nature. Those that have resided in the
Cagayan
Turayen Gaddang areas stated mostly preserved their culture which is
Valley
rooted in indigenous and swidden agricultural
traditions. For an instance, they commonly practice
the burning of existing crops to construct short-term
plots for farming. Additionally, they also practice
hunting and fishing. In the Gaddang dance, the
people emulate the movements of birds that are
drawn to tobacco trees.[1]

Tarektek dramatizes two male tarektek woodpeckers

who try to get the attention of three females. The first
woodpecker tries doing this by showing his good
voice. This was portrayed by the banging of a brass
Tarektek Benguet
gong. On the other hand, the second tries impress
the females by showing off his feathers. This was
portrayed by the use of colorful blankets that are
moved around in bird like movements.[1]

The Salidsid, or the “cayoo dance”, is known as a

romantic dance in which a male courts a female. That
being said, it is commonly performed with one male
and a female dancer. It starts with each of the
dancers holding an “ayob” or “allap” which is a small
cloth. Customarily, the most powerful people in the
village are in the dance following the host's signal of
Salidsid Kalinga
the opening of the affair. Both the context and the
significance of the dance are apparent. Additionally,
the male imitates a rooster that is attempting to gain
attention from a hen which is represented by a
female dancer. On the other hand, the female dancer
imitates the gestures of a hen that is being orbited by
a rooster.[1]
 Tribes from the mountain provinces in Luzon give
great importance to their identity. Thanksgiving, birth,
wedding, and victory in war among others, are some
things that these people celebrate through the art of
dance. The Kalinga wedding ritual, to be particular, is
Salip Kalinga a dance wherein a bride is offered protection and
comfort by the groom. The man tries to show his love
by imitating the movements of a rooster. Meanwhile,
the bride's friends prepare “bangas” (earthen pots)
that contain fresh water from the mountain spring to
offer to the groom.[1]

Ragsaksakan dance portrays the walk of the

industrious Kalingga women who climb up the rice
terraces in the Mountain Provinces of the Philippines.
Ragsaksakan Kalinga
They carry pots that are placed above their heads.
They also wear small hand woven blankets around
their necks which represent the “blankets of life.” [1]

Coined from the word ipugao meaning “coming from

the earth” is the term Ifugao, pertaining to the people
of the province who are called to be the “children of
the earth.” As well as to the province itself, according
Uyauy/Uyaoy Ifugao to the Spaniards. Those who belong to the wealthy
class, the Kadangyans, have the privilege to use the
gongs that are used at the wedding festival dance.
The same dance is performed by the people who
desire to reach the second level of the wealthy class.
[1]

Moro
The Moro people are the various usually unrelated Muslim Filipino ethnic groups. Most of their
dances are marked by intricate hand and arm movements, accompanied by instruments such as the
agong and kulintang.[2]

Type of
Origin Tribe Purpose
Dance

Pangalay Zamboanga Badjao The Panglay, a dance native to the Badjaos meant to
del Sur highlight the power of the upper body, is executed
through the rhythmic bounce of the shoulder  while
simultaneously waving the arms. Most times, this
dance is performed in social gatherings like weddings.
 [2]

Burung Talo is a dance  in the form of martial arts.

Performers portray a battle between a hawk and a cat.
Burung
Tausug This dance is accompanied with lively beats from
Talo
gongs and drums as the performers do acrobatic
movements.[3]

The Asik is solo dance performance portrays an

unmarried young woman who tries to gain the
approval and support of her sultan master. She can
dance for two reasons. The first is to try to win the
Lanao del Maguindana
Asik heart of her master and the second is to be able to
Sur o
make up for a mistake she has done. In this dance,
the performer dances and poses in doll like
motionsand is dressed with fine beads, long metal
finger nails, and heavy make up.[4]

Singkil is a Filipino dance that narrates the epic legend

of “Darangan” of the Maranao people of Mindanao.
This 14th century epic is about  Princess Gandingan
getting trapped in the forest during an earthquake that
was said to have been caused by the forest nymphs or
fairies called diwatas. The name “Singkil” is derived
from the bells worn by the Princess on her ankles.

The dance uses props that are representative of the

events in the epic.  The  criss-crossed bamboos are
Lanao, clapped together to signify the falling trees the
Singkil Marano
Mindanao Princess gracefully dodges as they fall while her slave
follows her around. The Prince then finds her and the
other dancers  begin to dance slowly and progress to
faster tempo with fans or their hands moving in a 
rhythmic manner which signify the winds in the forest.
With skillful handling of fans, the dancers cross the
bamboos precisely and expertly. In Sulu, Royal
Princesses are required to learn the dance. The Royal
Princesses in the dance, specifically in Lanao are
usually accompanied by a waiting lady  holding an
elaborately decorated umbrella on her head and
follows her as she dances.[2]

Tahing Baila is a Yakan dance, a low land tribal

Tahing
Yakan Philippine folk dance, in which it tries to imitate
Baila
movements of fish.[2]
 From the highlands of Mindanao, is a Musim ethnic
group called the Yakan. They are known to wear body-
hugging elaborately woven costumes. One of their
Pangsak Basilan Yakan popular dances, called Pangsak, involves a man and
his wife performing complicated hand and foot
movements while their faces are painted white to hide
their identity from evil spirits.[2]

To imitate themovements of the beautiful southern

Panglay boat (the vinta) with colorful sails which journeys
ha Badjao through the Sulu Sea, the Panglay ha Pattong is a
Pattong dance performed by a royal couple that balances on
top of bamboo poles.[2]

Panglay sa Agong is a dance that portrays two

Panglay warriors who try to gain the attention of a young
Tausug-Sulu
sa Agong woman. By banging on gongs, it was the way they
showed their courage and skills.[2]

Maranao people from the around the Lake Lanao have

a royal manner of “walking” called the Pagapir. The
Lanao del ladies of the royal court perform this dance for
Pagapir Maranao
Sur important events and to show their good upbringing. It
involves a graceful manipulation of the Aper (apir) or
fan while doing the “Kini-kini” or small steps.[2]

Sagayan is a dance often performed before

celebrations, and to get rid of bad spirits and to
welcome good ones. The performers are fierce
warriors who portray movements that depict a warrior
trying to protect his master in battle. This means that
Maguindana
Sagayan Cotabato many acrobatic movements are involved in this dance.
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They carry a shield on one hand and a kampilan on
the other, a double-sided sword made of either wood
or metal. These dancers also wear bright colored
materials for their three tiered skirts, toppers and
headgear.[2]

Kapa Malong Malong, also known as Sambi sa

Malong, is a dance that shows how the malong can be
used or worn. A malong is a hand woven piece of cloth
Kapa that is tubular that can come in many colors. For
Malong women, they usually make use of it as a skirt, shawl,
Malong mantle, or headpiece. On the other hand, for men,
they make use of it as a sash, waistband, shorts
or bahag, and headgear for the fields or as a
decorative piece.[2]

Lumad
The non-Islamized natives of Mindanao are collectively known as the Lumad people. Like the Igorot,
they still retain much of their animistic anito religions.[5][6]

Type of
Origin Tribe Purpose
Dance

The Kuntaw, which originates from the Malay

word meaning “fist”, is one of Mindanao's best-
kept secrets. It is a martial arts dance that
Kuntaw T’boli
includes gestures of the fist, accompanied by
other actions like jumps, kicks, and knee bends.
[7]

The tribe of T’boli is located in a place where

there are vast amounts of wildlife, most
especially birds. Kadal Taho, also considered
as the “True Dance of the T’boli,” is a story
about a flock of sister birds who left to look for
Lake Sebu,
Kadal Taho T’boli food and ended up getting lost. During the
South Cotabato
journey, one of the sisters injures her leg and is
unable to fly. With her flock by her side,
motivating her and supporting her, she was
able to fly again and they were able to get
home safely.[8]

Kadal Blelah is a tribal dance wheres dancers

Lemlosnon,
Kadal Blelah T’boli try to simulate and imitate the different
Cotabato
movements of birds.[5]

The Binalayan dance emulates movements of a

hen, her baby chicks and a hawk. The hawk
has always been seen and symbolized as that
Binaylan Higaonon Bagobo which has power over the welfare of the entire
tribe. Although, one day, the hawk tried to get
one of the baby chicks which led to the hawks
death for it was killed by hunters.[5]

Bagobo Rice Davao del Sur Bagobo Bagobo Rice Cycle, also known as Sugod Uno,
Cycle is a tribal dance which portrays the rice
production cycle. This includes the prepping the
land, planting rice, watering the rice, and
harvesting it. This dance also portrays rituals to
say thank you for the rice that they were able to
 harvest.[9]

Performances such as a sacrifice dance rite

exists in provinces wherein religion is given the
highest regard, such as the Higaonon of
Bukidnon province in Mindanao place. “Dugso”
is performed as a form of thanksgiving for good
harvest, healing of the sick and for the
community's overall well being. It is also used
Dugso Bukidnon Talaindig
to get rid of bad spirits, to give luck for victory in
battle and used during the blessing of the newly
opened field. Their costumes are compared to
that of the pagpagayok bird because of the
colourful headdresses and the bells wrapped
around their ankles which is considered as the
“best music” to the spirits.[8]

Kadal Heroyon, also known as the dance of

flirtation, is performed by T’boli girl adolescents
Kadal Lake Sebu, qualified to get married. Beautification, which
T’boli
Heroyon South Cotabato was held of high importance in the tribe, is
portrayed through movements that would
imitate how birds flew.[5]

Karasaguyon is a tribal dance that portrays a

story of four sisters who try to get the attention
of a polygamous man who is choosing his next
Lake Sebu, wife. This dance is accompanied with music
Karasaguyon T’boli
South Cotabato from the sounds of the beads and bells as they
clink against each other which are wrapped
around the waists and ankles of the performers.
[8]

Kinugsik Santa Maria, Manobo The Kinugsik Kugsik tries to imitate the friendly
Kugsik Agusan del and endearing nature of squirrels. The dance
Norte portrays an issue of love between two male
squirrels and one female squirrel who run
around the forest. They had created this dance
as a remembrance of the time wherein the tribe
of Manobo lived harmoniously with squirrels
who thrived in their area. They named this
dance as such because they called these
 squirrels, “kugsik.”[8]

A lawin, Philippine hawk eagle, is endemic to

the Philippine region. The lawin-lawin dance
Lawin-Lawin Davao del Sur Bagobo tries to imitate how the eagle soars the sky by
making use of shields to represent the wings.
This is performed by males of the Bagobo tribe.
[8]

Sohten was danced before as a way of asking

the gods for protection and success before
Zamboanga del going into battle. This is now performed by an
Sohten Subanon
Norte all males of the Subanon tribe who make use of
shields and palm leaves to portray this pre-
combat ritualistic dance.[8]

Talbeng, a lively dance accompanied by a

Babuklod,
guitarist, imitates animals of the region, most
Talbeng Florida Blanca,
especially the monkeys. This dance originated
Pampanga
from the Aetas,  also known as the Negritos.[8]

The Bangkakawan, a fishing ritual, originated

from the Tigwahanon Manobos of Bukidnon. A
huge log is carved to replicate the shape of a
Bangkakawan Bukidnon Monobo
palungan (snake) and is used to making steady
beats and rhythms to make fish dizzy and less
difficult to catch.[10]

Moral Solanay is a dance performed by

indigenous people of B’laan. This dance is
Southern performed by women who portray the spirit of a
Maral Solanay B’laan
Mindanao young lady named Solanay. Through this
dance, they try to show grace, beauty, and
diligence which Solanay represents.[11]

After a Pagdiwata ritual, the basal banal dance

is usually performed. This is a traditional dance
Basal Banal Palawan Palawanon of the Palawanons wherein they make use of
native balasbas and cloth to make their
movements more prominent and noticeable. [12]
 Well respected Obo Manobo warriors, called
Palihuvoy Manobo Baganis, perform this dance which showcase
their skills in fighting.[13]

Sabay Pengalay is a Subanon courtship dance

Sabay Zamboanga del that contains pantomimic gestures. It portrays a
Subanon
Pengalay Norte smitten bachelor who tries to win the heart of a
kerchief.[14]

Siring is a dance performed by the Lambangian

tribe. Their ancestry is from an intermarriage
between the Dulangan Manobo and Teduray,
Lambangian
Siring Maguindanao two other indigenous tribes. The siring is a
s
dance that portrays different activities that
occur in their everyday lives. These include
planting rice and  catching fish.[15]

Sout is a Subanen dance which aims to be able

to showcase a warriors skill with the use of a
Sout Zamboanga Subanen
sword and shield (k’lasag) which are covered
with different kinds of shells called blasi.[16]

Talek in a dance usually performed by Subanen

women, who hold on to kompas or rattan
Talek Zamboanga Subanen
leaves, during festivals or wedding
celebrations.[17]

The Kadal Unok is a dance performed by

women that is depicted through elegant and
fluid movements with the use of the arms that
tries to imitate the movements of the onus bird.
They performers make use of heavy make up
Lake Sebu,
Kadal Unok T’boli and adornments which represents the tribes
South Cotabato
passion for beauty and fashion. There passion
for beauty and fashion goes as far as wearing
wide brimmed hats that are highly decorated in
the fields and wearing interlocked bronze belts,
helots, whenever they walk or dance. [18]

Balisangkad Tagbanau Balisangkad comes from Madukayan, eastern

side of Mountain Province. It is a type of
 hunting dance in which the dancers movements
imitate those of an eagle, particularly the flight
of the eagle.[19]

A ritual meant for the rice harvest, the

Pagdiwata was a nine-day demonstration
Pagdiwata Tagbanau among the Tagbanuas of Palawan to give
thanks. This revolved around the babaylan or
priestess and her ministrations.[20]

The Sayagan is a dance meant for courtship

wherein a man asks for a womans hand by
Sagayan Tagbanau putting his piz cloth on the ground. For the
woman to answer him back, she must likewise
put her own cloth on the ground.[21]

Soryano is a courtship dance that portrays

anxious men holding on to cloths trying to
persuade women to turn around and face them.
Soryano Palawan Tagbanau Instead, these women, turn the opposite way
for fun and make the men chase them.This
dance then becomes a lively and energetic
dance of chase.[22]

During the tambol, villagers summon their

Tambol Tagbanau guiding spirit, Diwata. It is a nine-day ritual of a
babaylan or priestess.[23]

Christianized Filipinos[edit]
The majority of Filipinos are the Christianized lowlanders of the islands. Their dances are heavily
influenced by the Spanish, though still retaining native aspects. The dances range from courtship
dances, to fiesta (festival) dances, to performance dances. The traditional attire in these dances
include the balintawak and patadyong skirts for the women, and camisa de chino and colored
trousers for the men.[24]

Type of
Origin Tribe Purpose
Dance

Bulaklakan Bulacan The name Bulaklakan originates from the numerous flowers
that grow in the area of Bulacan. The dance is dedicated to
the Virgin Mary performed widely in the month of May as part
 of the celebration of their holy week.[25]

Sakuting was originally performed by male dancers only. It

originates from the province of Abra, performed by both
Ilokano Christians and non Christians. It depicts a mock fight
Sakuting Abra with sticks for training and combat. During Christmas, the
dance is performed in town plazas or dancers will go door to
door. Spectators give them aguinaldos (5-piso bills) or
refreshments.[26]

For the past centuries, an important part of peasant social

life is the gathering of peasants who collectively work
together to do labor-intensive jobs for the community.  Once
a week they would gather to clean the forest, till the soil, do
Tiklos Leyte farm work, etc. Every noon time, after the peasants have
eaten and started to rest, the Tiklos is usually performed.
When the peasants start to hear the Tiklos music from the
flute, guitar, guimbal or tambora, they start dancing the
Tiklos together.[27]

Social gatherings in communities call for customaries that

come in the form of offering wine to guests. The offer is
made by a young lady who chooses a young man from the
guest to dance with. In accepting a glass of wine, the young
Abaruray man also accepts dancing with the lady. It is not advisable to
turn down the offer as it is offensive to the community's
etiquette and the lady. As they dance, the girl's ability is
shown through balancing the glass of wine without spilling a
drop. The audience claps with the music.[28]

Maglalatik In the separation of Loma and Zapote of Binan, Laguna

during the Spanish regime, the two barrios danced the
maglalatik. The Maglalatik or Magbabao is a war dance in
portrayal of a fight over prized latik between Moros and
Christians. There are four parts of the dance, namely, the
Palipasan and Baligtaran, Paseo and Sayaw Escaramusa. In
order, the former two parts depicts the heated relationship
between the two groups mentioned previously while the
latter two parts showcases their reconciliation. Following the
legend, the Moros won in the fight, but the Christians,
uncontented, sent an envoy and offered peace and baptism
to the Moros.
 The dancers go house to house to dance the Maglalatik in
exchange for money or a gift. Come night time, the dancers
dance in a religious procession as an offering to San Isidro
de Labrador, patron saint of the farmers.[29]

The tinikling is named after the tikling bird. The dancers

imitate the bird's flight in grace and speed as they play and
chase each other, run over tree branches or dodge farmer's
traps. The dance is done with a pair of bamboo poles. [30]
Tinikling Leyte
The tinikling dance has evolved from what is called ‘Tinikling
Ha Bayo’ which the older people claim to be a harder dance
to perform. Originally, the said dance was done between
bayuhan, wooden pestles used to pound husks off of rice
grain.[31]

Subli is a famous dance in barrios of the municipality of

Bauan, Batangas. It is a ceremonial dance performed in
Barrio of fiestas every May in homage to Mahal Na Poong Santa
Dingin, Cruz.[29]
Subli
Alitagtag,
The name comes from the Tagalog words “subsub”
Batangas
(stooped) and “bali” (broken). Hence, the male dancers are
positioned in a “trunk-forward-bend” way seemingly lame
and crooked throughout the dance.[30]

The Sayaw sa Obando is performed in honor of Santa Clara,

patron saint of the childless. It is the childless women usually
Sayaw Sa Obando,
from Malabon and Navotas who participate in the dance as
Obando Bulacan
part of a ritual to ask the said saint to grant their wishes to
have a child.[27]

Cariñosa or Karinyosa is a well known dance around the

Philippines with the meaning of the word being affectionate,
lovable, and amiable. The dancers use a handkerchief and
Cariñosa
go through the motions of hide and seek or typical flirtatious
and affectionate movements. The dance comes in many
forms but the hide and seek is common in all. [32]

During the Spanish regime, Kuratsa was one of the popular

and best liked dances in the country. There are many
versions across different regions in Ilocos and Bicol.
Kuratsa Currently, the one being performed is a Visayan versions
from Leyte. Performed in a moderate waltz style, the dance
has a sense of improvisation that mimics a young playful
couple trying to get each other's attention.[27]

Pandanggo Lubang Coming from the Spanish word “fandango”, the dance is
Sa Ilaw Island, characterized by steps and clapping that varies in rhythm in
Mindoro, 3/4 time. The Pandanggo sa Ilaw demands three oil lamps
 balanced on the heads and the back of the hands of each
Visayas
dancer.[33]