Folk Dance

FOLK DANCE
A folk dance is developed by people that reflect the life of the people
of a certain country or region. A cultural art form handed down from
generation to generations. It communicates the customs, beliefs,
rituals, and occupations of the people of a region or country. Folk
dancing belongs to the people. It emanates from them. Ethnic tribes
have their specific tribal art forms originated and danced by the people
of the tribe. Are traditional dances of a country which were evolved
naturally and spontaneously in connection with everyday activities and
experiences of the people who developed them. Folk dancing is the
heartbeat of the people.
DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATION OF FOLK DANCE
I. General Classification
A. Geographical extent of origin
1. National dances-found throughout the islands with little or no
modification.
Examples: Carinosa, Pandanggo.
2. Local dances-found in a certain locality.
Examples: Tinikling-Leyte
Maglalatik-Binyang
B. Nature
1. Occupational dances -depicting action of certain occupation, industry, or human
labor.
Examples: Planting, Harvesting, Pounding, Winnowing, Pabirik,
2. Religious or Ceremonial – performed in connection with religious
vows and ceremonies.
Examples: Dugsu, Sua – sua, Putong, Sta. Clarang Pinong-pino, etc.
3. Comic dances – depicting funny movements for entertainment.
Examples: Kimbo – kimbo Makonggo, Kinoton

4. Game dances – with play elements (dance mixers)
Examples: Lubi – lubi, Pavo
5. Wedding dances – performed during wedding feast.
Example: Panasahan, etc.
6. Courtship dances – depicting love making.
Examples: Hele – hele, Bago Quiere
7. Festival dances – suitable for special occasion or any social gathering.
Examples: Pandanggo, Habanera, Jota, Surtido.
8. War dances: showing imaginary combat or duel.
Examples: Sagayan, Palu-palo, etc.
DO’S IN FOLK DANCING
1. Dance in a natural, simple and direct manner.
2. Dance with ease and smoothness.
3. Use the proper costume for the dance.
4. Follow directions and dance instructions as closely as possible.
5. Dance with feeling and expression.
DON’T’S IN FOLK DANCING
1. Do not exaggerate the dance steps.
2. Do not make the dances too dainty and graceful like ballet.
3. Don’t make entrance and exit long.
4. Don’t make steps too elaborate and complicated.
5. Don’t call a dance a folk dance unless steps come from traditional dances.
OBJECTIVES OF FOLK DANCE
1. To commit to the ideals of cultural development as a vital factor innation-building.

2. To enhance the cultural values demonstrated in various folk dances aesthetically, morally, and
physically.
3. To actively participate in folk dancing for its intellectual, moral, and aesthetic values.
4. To disseminate Philippine traditional dances in its pure and authentic form.
5. To instill the love for performing the folk dances as a cultural legacy and to show to other nations the
identity of the Filipinos.
6. To foster patriotism and nationalism through the study of our dance.
7. To arouse better appreciation of Philippine music and folk dances.
8. To provide through dancing, a healthful form of relaxation and recreation.
9. To develop a graceful and rhythmic coordination of body movements that will improve posture.
10. To preserve for posterity, folk dances and music indigenous to the different regions of the
Philippines.
11. To demonstrate the growth of Filipino culture through the evolution of Philippine dances.
CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES:
 In general, dancers stand apart.

 There is little, if any, bodily contact.
 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.”
 Dances from the lowlands have more foreign elements those found in the uplands.
 War dances are found among non-Christian tribes.
BASIC STEPS OF FOLK DANCE (FUNDAMENTAL STEPS OF HANDS AND FEET)
1ST POSITION - Raised arms to a circle in front of the chest Bring heels close to touch, toes apart.
2ND POSITION - Open up arms sideward, raised below shoulder level with a graceful curve. Bring feet apart
sideward.
3RD POSITION - Raise one arm overhead while other arm remains in 2nd position. Bring the heel of one foot
to touch the instep of the other foot.
4TH POSITION - Raise one arm in front of chest in a half circle, while one arm remains overhead. Bring one
foot in front of the other foot to walk strike.
5TH POSITION - Raise both arms overhead in a graceful curve. Bring the heel of one foot to touch the toe of
the other.

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FOLK DANCE

DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATION OF FOLK DANCE

A. Geographical extent of origin

1. National dances-found throughout the islands with little or no

Examples: Carinosa, Pandanggo.

2. Local dances-found in a certain locality.

1. Occupational dances -depicting action of certain occupation, industry, or human

Examples: Planting, Harvesting, Pounding, Winnowing, Pabirik,

2. Religious or Ceremonial – performed in connection with religious

vows and ceremonies.

Examples: Dugsu, Sua – sua, Putong, Sta. Clarang Pinong-pino, etc.

3. Comic dances – depicting funny movements for entertainment.

Examples: Kimbo – kimbo Makonggo, Kinoton

Examples: Lubi – lubi, Pavo

5. Wedding dances – performed during wedding feast.

Example: Panasahan, etc.

6. Courtship dances – depicting love making.

Examples: Hele – hele, Bago Quiere

7. Festival dances – suitable for special occasion or any social gathering.

Examples: Pandanggo, Habanera, Jota, Surtido.

8. War dances: showing imaginary combat or duel.

Examples: Sagayan, Palu-palo, etc.

DO’S IN FOLK DANCING

1. Dance in a natural, simple and direct manner.

2. Dance with ease and smoothness.

3. Use the proper costume for the dance.

4. Follow directions and dance instructions as closely as possible.

5. Dance with feeling and expression.

DON’T’S IN FOLK DANCING

1. Do not exaggerate the dance steps.

3. Don’t make entrance and exit long.

4. Don’t make steps too elaborate and complicated.

1. To commit to the ideals of cultural development as a vital factor innation-building.

CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES:

 In general, dancers stand apart.

BASIC STEPS OF FOLK DANCE (FUNDAMENTAL STEPS OF HANDS AND FEET)

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