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Objectives of
Philippines Folk
Dance
OBJECTIVES
Philippine folk dances are a celebration of

daily life, health, peace, war, harvest times
and other aspects of life. According to the
National Commission for Culture and the
Arts, Philippine folk dances imitate nature and
life because they are rituals for social and
spiritual expression.
OBJECTIVES OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES
1. To commit to the ideals of cultural development as a

vital factor innation-building.
2. To enhance the cultural values demonstrated in varios

folk dancesaesthetically, morally, and physically.
3. To actively participate in folk dancing for its

intellectual, moral, andaesthetic values.
4. To disseminate Philippine
traditional dances in its pure and
authenticform.
5. To instill the love for performing

the folk dances as a cultural
legacyand to show to other nations
the identity of the Filipinos as a
people.
Characteristics of Philippine Folk Dances
• In general, dancers stand apart.

• There is little, if anybody contract.
• Most of the dances are done by pairs or
couples.
• Hand movements play an important part.
• Most dances are in long formation.
• Most dances begin and end with “saludo”.
• Dance from low land have more foreign
elements than those in upland.
• War dances are found in non-Christian
tribes.
• It is traditional.
• It is an expressive behavior.
• Simple basic rhythm dominates the folk
dance and establishes the pattern of
movement.
• An unknown choreographer creates a folk
dance.
• It performs n action in the life of folk.
Classification of Philippines Folk Dances
GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN
1. NATIONAL DANCES  found throughout the islands. (e.g. Rigodon,

Carinosa, Jota)
Rigodon - Originated from Spain, this dance is commonly performed at

formal affairs like inaugural balls where prominent membersof the
government participate and enjoy.
Cariñosa - Cariñosa is a word that describes an affectionate, friendly and
lovable woman. This dance is performed in flirtatiousmanner with fans and
handkerchiefs to assist the dancers hide-and-seek movements.
La Jota Manileña - It is a dance named after the capital city of the

Philippines, Manila, where an adaptation of Castilian Jota afloatswith the
clacking of bamboo castanets played by the dancers themselves. The costume
and the graceful movements of theperformers noticeably inspired by Spanish
Culture.
2. LOCAL DANCES  found in specific locality. (e.g. Tinikling-Leyte;
Subli-Batangas)
Tinikling - Tinikling is considered the national folkdance with a pair of

dancers hopping between two bamboo poles held just abovethe ground and
struck together in time to music. Originated from Leyte Province, this dance is
in fact a mimic movement of tiklingbirds hopping over trees, grass
stems or over bamboo traps set by farmers. Dancers perform this dance with
remarkable grace andspeed jumping between bamboo poles.
Subli-Batangas - This dance is one of the most popular dance in the
Philippines and the favorite in Batangas. This dance is
simplyceremonial in nature and this is performed as homage to the
Holy Cross. The Holy Cross is known by the locals as the 'Mahal
naPoong Santa Krus', and the Holy Cross plays an important
role in the development of the dance. In fact, the Holy Cross is
consideredat the center of the dance and without the Holy Cross the
dance will not materialize.
History
The history of Philippine folk dancing incorporates influences from immigrants and
conquerors while at the same time maintaining distinctly Filipino roots. Philippine folk dancing
is a true reflection of daily life in past centuries while enchanting modern audiences at the same
time.
There is no recorded "start" to Philippine folk dance - as long as there have been people on
the islands they have been dancing. In fact, their mythology is filled with many different gods
and goddesses that needed to be placated, implored, or thanked for various natural events like
rain and harvests. Many of these festivals still feature ancient folk dances performed in costume
of the tribal period.
It is impossible to know when exactly dancing became a part of life in the Philippines.
Many traditional dances were designed to thank the gods for natural and agricultural
events, such as rain and harvests. The dances were performed during festivals and
remembrances of past military victories, and still are performed at celebrations of births
and weddings in modern times. Many modern folk dance festivals still feature ancient
dances performed in costume of the tribal period of the Philippines.
Philippine folk dance mirrors the culture and tradition of the Filipinos. It has also
been a source of culture identify of the people. In this diversified country, there are also
great diversity of dances in different forms and dynamics that grow out of various times,
situation and experiences.
Nature of Philippine Folk dance
OCCUPATIONAL DANCES  depict actions of a particular occupation. (e.g. Planting,

Punding)
RELIGIOUS/CEREMONIAL  associated with religion, vows and ceremonies. (e.g. Dugsu,
Sua-sua)
COMIC DANCES  depict funny movements for entertainment. (e.g. Kinotan, Makonggo)
GAME DANCES  done with play elements. (e.g. Lubi-lubi, Pavo)
WEDDING DANCES  performed during wedding feasts. (e.g. Panasahan)
COURTSHIP DANCES  depict the art of courtship. (e.g. Hele-hele, Tadek, Pantomina)
FESTIVAL DANCES  suitable for special occasions. (e.g. Pandanggo, Habanera)
WAR DANCES  show imagery combat. (e.g. Sagayan, Palu-palo)

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Philippine folk dances are a celebration of

1. To commit to the ideals of cultural development as a

2. To enhance the cultural values demonstrated in varios

3. To actively participate in folk dancing for its

5. To instill the love for performing

• In general, dancers stand apart.

1. NATIONAL DANCES  found throughout the islands. (e.g. Rigodon,

Rigodon - Originated from Spain, this dance is commonly performed at

La Jota Manileña - It is a dance named after the capital city of the

Tinikling - Tinikling is considered the national folkdance with a pair of

OCCUPATIONAL DANCES  depict actions of a particular occupation. (e.g. Planting,

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