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Module 2: Philippine Folk Dances
Filipino folk dance history is not the
history of a single national dance of one or two regions Dances evolved from different regions which are dis-tinct from one another as they are affected by religion and culture In the Philippines, dance is as diverse as the culture intermingling in the archipelago It encompasses all the dance forms that have been used by the Filipinos through the centuries to express themselves This dazzling diversity of dances in different forms and dynamics grew out of the times, situations, and experiences of the people and the exposure to the varied cultures and traditions introduced by the waves of colonial rule that have reached the Philippine shores
BRIEF HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF DANCE
Art and religion were the most serious concerns of primitive civilizations Although during the primitive times, their concerns were mainly how to find food and how to increase its supply. Unaware of the artistic aspects, they made use of hunting and fishing as their way of life As regards religion, they believed that the supernatural beings govern their fate, so, to express their feelings, they created rhythmic movements by: stamping shaking their bodies chanting other bodily expressions (w/ the use of natural accompaniment)
CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK
DANCES (1) As a rule, Philippine folk dances begin and end with a saludo (2) In general, dancers are far apart. A distance of about 6-8 ft. from each other is normal (3) There is very little, if any body contact although holding hands is common (4) Most of the dances are done in pairs and hand movements play a very important role (5) Many of our dances are done in long formation (6) Our dances are performed by both young and old, and by both sexes
