This document classifies Philippine folk dances into different categories based on their origins and purposes. Some of the main categories discussed are occupational dances like Binatbatan which depicts cotton harvesting, religious dances like Dugso performed to appease deities, wedding dances like Panasahan performed at celebrations, and war dances like Sagayan that symbolize bravery and combat. Many dances tell stories through their dramatic movements and incorporate cultural elements like costumes, props, and musical instruments.
This document classifies Philippine folk dances into different categories based on their origins and purposes. Some of the main categories discussed are occupational dances like Binatbatan which depicts cotton harvesting, religious dances like Dugso performed to appease deities, wedding dances like Panasahan performed at celebrations, and war dances like Sagayan that symbolize bravery and combat. Many dances tell stories through their dramatic movements and incorporate cultural elements like costumes, props, and musical instruments.
This document classifies Philippine folk dances into different categories based on their origins and purposes. Some of the main categories discussed are occupational dances like Binatbatan which depicts cotton harvesting, religious dances like Dugso performed to appease deities, wedding dances like Panasahan performed at celebrations, and war dances like Sagayan that symbolize bravery and combat. Many dances tell stories through their dramatic movements and incorporate cultural elements like costumes, props, and musical instruments.
This document classifies Philippine folk dances into different categories based on their origins and purposes. Some of the main categories discussed are occupational dances like Binatbatan which depicts cotton harvesting, religious dances like Dugso performed to appease deities, wedding dances like Panasahan performed at celebrations, and war dances like Sagayan that symbolize bravery and combat. Many dances tell stories through their dramatic movements and incorporate cultural elements like costumes, props, and musical instruments.
particular occupation for example, planting and pounding BINATBATAN DANCE The Binatbatan dance is an occupational dance from Paoay, Ilocos Norte. It depicts the beating of cotton pods to separate the seeds from the fibers with the use of two sticks called batbat in the Ilocos region. Weavers in Paoay often engage themselves in abel-making contest. (Abel is a cloth common among the Ilocanos). Dancers maneuver in and out of parallel batbat sticks, each about 18 inches long. The rhythm and speed of the beating of the sticks make for a lively and colorful display. MAG-ASIK This is Tiruray dance for girls, performed in Nuro, Cotabato. According to the natives’ word “mag-asik” means “to saw seeds”. A large kerchief or piece of bright colored cloth about a yard square is spread in the middle of the floor. The dancers go around the cloth with the small, heavy steps but with the graceful hand and arm movements. MAG-ASIK
The dance consists of
two parts, which natives call “komaligue” and “mag-asik”. Three females identified as Girl no. 1, Girl no. 2 and Girl no. 3 perform this dance. RELIGIOUS/CEREMONIAL DANCES
are those associated with religion, vows and
ceremonies. A religious dance may be performed to drive away evil spirits and for having recovered from sickness, favors granted, and vows fulfilled. DUGSO Dugso is a dance which originated from Bukidnon in Northeast Mindanao. Dancers perform this as an entertainment for deities to make them feel more comfortable during the fiesta that was organized for them and, consequently, more often to the requests of the celebrants DUGSO
It was originally thought that this dance was
performed only during harvest time or upon the birth of male heir. Woman would wear colorful feathered head dress, plaid costumes, and anklets. They rhythmically around a bamboo arch decorated with newly- gathered palay (rice stalks) and corn, and their movement are emphasized by tinkling sounds from the anklets. GAME DANCES
are those that are done with play elements. Lubi-
lubi Dance and Pavo dance belong in this classification of Philippine Folk Dances. LUBI-LUBI Lubi-lubi os a Bicolano dance which is a combination of simple folk and social steps. Literally lubi means coconut. A game called Lubi- lubi is played with coconut shells. According to the Bikolanos this dance originated in Leyte and Samar where it is dance like Balitaw. WEDDING DANCES
are those dances that are performed during
wedding feast. The Pagkawain and Panasahan dance belong in this category PANASAHAN PAGKAWIN PAGKAWIN
The wedding ceremony is Pagkawin. The festivity
opens with the Pahanda or presentation of dowry. Relatives of the groom present to the relatives of the bride traditional dowries usually include the Salap-pa, a brass box containing money, jewelry, other valuables, and the all-important betel nut. COURTH SHIP DANCES
The sokat, paper money net arranged on sticks, is
also offered, is also offered. depict the art of courtship. Included in this category are, Pantomina, and Sua-sua. PANTOMINA SUA-SUA SUA-SUA
This is a dance form a Jolo, Sulu. Literally means
“small orange plant” and is also name of a courtship dance and a companying song. According to the Moros of the older generation, the movements of this dance have been modified and modernized. SUA-SUA
There for no doubt, however, that some parts are
based on typically old Moro dances. Dances sing as they perform the dance. The natives often repeat the dance as many times as they like or until they are made to stop. FESTIVAL DANCES
are those which are suitable for special occasions.
The Pandanggo and Habanera are example of this kind of dance PANDANGGO Pandanggo sa Ilaw is a very popular folk dance in the Philippines. It is said to have originated from Mindoro, the seventh largest island in the Philippines. This dance of lights simulates fireflies at dusk and night. The word Pandanggo is from Spanish “Fandango”. PANDANGGO
The phrase “sa ilaw” is Tagalog for “in light” and
it refers o the three oil lamps that a dancer has to balance – one on the head and one on the palm of each hand. The oil lamp is called tinghoy. Sometimes are glasses instead of oil lamp. WAR DANCE
dances pertain to war, combat, or duel movements
common to dances for men. In the context of Philippine dance, these dances symbolize manhood. It can mean community acceptance in the council of warriors as practiced in the Mangayaw of the Bontoc – an ethnic group in the Cordillera Region of Northern Luzon. SAGAYAN SAGAYAN
A Philippine war dance performed by both the
Maguindanao and Maranao depicting in dramatic fashion the steps their hero, Prince Bantugan, took upom wearing his armaments, the war he fought in, and his subsequent victory afterwards. Performers, depicting fierce warriors, would carry shield with shell noise makers in one hand and a double-bladed sword on the other and attempting rolling movements to defend their master
