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    The document discusses several traditional folk dances from the Philippines, describing their origins and movements. Some of the dances discussed include the Tinikling, considered the national dance which imitates birds moving through grass; the Itik-Itik which mimics the movements of ducks; dances performed on benches like the Sayaw sa Bangko; and dances involving balancing objects like the Binasuan which involves balancing glasses. Traditional dances play an important role in Filipino culture by telling their history and preserving traditions through movement and music.

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    The document discusses several traditional folk dances from the Philippines, describing their origins and movements. Some of the dances discussed include the Tinikling, considered the national dance which imitates birds moving through grass; the Itik-Itik which mimics the movements of ducks; dances performed on benches like the Sayaw sa Bangko; and dances involving balancing objects like the Binasuan which involves balancing glasses. Traditional dances play an important role in Filipino culture by telling their history and preserving traditions through movement and music.

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    Traditional/ Festival Dance

    and Indigenous Ethic Dance


    ▪ The Philippines enjoys a rich cultural heritage which includes a
    diverse collection of traditional dances. From the well-known
    national dance the Tinikling, which pays homage to the
    movements of a much-loved bird, to dances that reflect
    elements of daily Philippine life, these folk dances all offer a
    glimpse into the history of the country.
    ▪ The Philippines has many popular folk dances which have
    evolved and changed as they have been passed down from
    Traditional Folk generation to generation. Although a particular dance might be
    Dances of the performed slightly differently from one region to the next, its
    remains true to its roots. Here are some of the most popular
    Philippines dances from the region.
    ▪ The best description of the Itik-Itik is that the stepsmimic the
    way a duck walks, as well as the way it splashes water on its
    back to attract a mate. According to popular tradition, the dance
    The Itik-Itik was created by a lady named Kanang who choreographed the
    steps while dancing at a baptismal party. The other guests
    copied her movements, and everyone liked the dance so much
    that it has been passed along ever since.
    ▪ The Tinikling is considered by many to be the Philippines'
    national dance. The dance's movements imitate the movement
    of the tikling bird as it walks around through tall grass and
    between tree branches. People perform the dance using bamboo

    The Tinikling poles. The dance is composed of three basic steps which
    include singles, doubles and hops. It looks similar to playing
    jump rope, except that the dancers perform the steps around and
    between the bamboo poles, and the dance becomes faster until
    someone makes a mistake and the next set of dancers takes a
    turn.
    ▪ The Sayaw sa Bangko is performed on top of a narrow bench.
    Dancers need good balance as they go through a series of
    The Sayaw sa movements that include some impressive acrobatics. This dance

    Bangko traces its roots back to the areas of Pangapisan, Lingayen and
    Pangasinan.
    ▪ The Binasuan is an entertaining dance that is usually performed
    at festive social occasions like weddings and birthdays. Dancers
    carefully balance three half-filled glasses of rice wine on their
    The Binasuan heads and hands as they gracefully spin and roll on the ground.
    The dance originated in Bayambang in the Pangasinan
    province, and though it's usually performed alone, it can also
    become a competition between several dancers.
    ▪ The Pandanggo sa Ilaw is similar to a Spanish Fandango, but
    The the Pandanggo is performed while balancing three oil lamps -
    Pandanggo sa one on the head, and one in each hand. It's a lively dance that

    Ilaw originated on Lubang Island. The music is in 3/4 time and is


    usually accompanied by castanets.
    The Pandanggo ▪ The Pandanggo Oasiwas is similar to the Pandanggo sa Ilaw,
    Oasiwas and is typically performed by fishermen to celebrate a good
    catch. In this version, the lamps are placed in cloths or nets and
    swung around as the dancers circle and sway.
    ▪ The Maglalatik is a mock war dance that depicts a fight over
    coconut meat, a highly-prized food. The dance is broken into
    four parts: two devoted to the battle and two devoted to
    The reconciling. The men of the dance wear coconut shells as part
    Maglalatik of their costumes, and they slap them in rhythm with the music.
    The Maglalatik is danced in the religious procession during the
    fiesta of Biñan as an offering to San Isidro de Labrador, the
    patron saint of farmers.
    ▪ The Kuratsa is described as a dance of courtship and is often
    performed at weddings and other social occasions. The dance
    has three parts. The couple first performs a waltz. In the second
    The Kuratsa part, the music sets a faster pace as the man pursues the woman
    around the dance floor in a chase. To finish, the music becomes
    even faster as the man wins over the woman with his mating
    dance.
    ▪ The Cariñosa is a dance made for flirting! Dancers make a
    The Cariñosa number of flirtatious movements as they hide behind fans or
    handkerchiefs and peek out at one another. The essence of the
    dance is the courtship between two sweethearts.
    ▪ The Singkil is a dance traditionally performed by single women
    to attract the attention of potential suitors. Dancers perform a

    The Singkil series of graceful movements as they step in and out from
    between bamboo poles which are rhythmically clapped
    together. Fans and scarves are often used to enhance the
    dancers' movements.
    History Through Dance
    Dancing plays an important role
    in Filipino culture, telling their history
    and preserving traditions through folk
    dances and music. These dances are
    entertaining to observe, and even
    more fun to learn and perform
    yourself.

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