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Philippinefolkdance 141117063229 Conversion Gate01 151016091709 Lva1 App6892
Philippinefolkdance 141117063229 Conversion Gate01 151016091709 Lva1 App6892
Folk Dance
( Physical Education )
What is dance?
A form of
expression
of oneself
through
rhythmic
movement.
So, what is FOLK DANCE ?
Occupational Dance
- depicting action of certain
occupation , industry , or human labor.
Religious / Ceremonial Dance
- performed in connection with
religious vows and ceremonies.
Comic Dance
- depicting funny movements for
entertainment.
Game Dance
- with play elements
Wedding Dance
- performed during wedding feast.
Courtship Dance
- depicting love making.
Festival Dance
- suitable for special occasion
or any social gatherings.
War Dance
- showing imaginary combat
or duel.
EXAMPLES
Occupational Dance
Religious or Ceremonial Dance
Comic Dance
Game Dance
EXAMPLES
Wedding Dance
Courtship Dance
Festival Dance
War Dance
OCCUPATIONAL DANCE
Pasiguin is about a fisherman
trying to catch bangus, shrimps
and sugpo with the use of a
sibot (fish net), not knowing it
has big hole in it. This gives him
a difficult time because the fish
keeps slipping out of the net.
The movements of the girls
imitate those of the bangus,
shrimps and sugpo
Religious or Ceremonial Dance
Subli is considered a
favorite of the people of
the barrios of the
municipality of Bauan,
Batangas. It is a
ceremonial worship
dance performed in
homage to the Holy
Cross referred to in the
vernacular as Mahal Na
Poong Santa Cruz.
Comic Dance
Kinoton is a comic
dance from Ilocos
Sur. It depicts the
movement of a
person bitten by
ants.
Game Dance
Kadang-Kadang
is a Filipino
traditional game
played outdoor or in
the playground.
Wedding Dance
Pantomina was originally a
wedding dance from the towns
of Bicol's Estandante and
Sorsogon sub regions. This
dance is traditionally