Philippine Dances
Philippine Dances
Philippine Dances
Dance is a form of expression that utilizes bodily movements that are usually
rhythmic, patterned (although they maybe improvised) and accompanied by
music.
It is the oldest of art forms being found in virtually every culture and attested
to in records of cultures long since extinct.
Basic motive of dance is the expression and communication of emotion.
Dance has been a part of the life of every tribe, society or celebrates through dance.
Dance is not only an individual or group experience but also considered as a
cultural mirror who wherein the spirit, character and artistry of its time are
reflected.
A dance as simple emotional expression when
developed into a design with its planned
organization of a pattern of movement in rhythm,
in space and or ground, with its set of steps,
gestures and dynamics becomes a specific dance.
And when stylized in a common design becomes a
dance form. These dance forms which take
centuries to develop, reflect the customs of the
society in which they have evolved.
Dance
It is defined as an inner impulse of man to rhythm or music
expressing his feeling of joy, moods, sentiments or any human
experience.
Dance Education
This refers to an educational process whereby the central process is
the learning and studying the dance as the medium to understand
one’s self society and culture.
History of Dance
The first purpose of dance is probably ritual -
appeasing a nature spirit or accompanying a rite of
passage
In most ancient civilizations, dancing before the god is
an important element in temple ritual.
Egypt the priests and priestesses, accompanied by
harps and pipes, perform stately movements which
mime significant events in the story of a god, or
imitate cosmic patterns such as the rhythm of night
and day.
At Egyptian funerals, women dance to express the grief
of the mourners.
Sacred occasions in Greek shrines, such as the games
at Olympia from the 8th century BC, are inaugurated
with dancing by the temple virgins.
The choros is originally just such a dance, performed
in a circle in honor of a god. In the 6th century it
becomes the centerpiece of Greek theatre. Which had
strong political and social significance and as part of
education.
In India the formalized hand movements of the
priestesses in Hindu temples are described in
documents from as early as the 1st century AD.
The Romans generally looked down on dance as
effeminate (delicate or unmanly) and decadent
(deteriorating). The early Christian leaders took
similar view and tried to repress pagan dance customs
wherever they could.
Classical Ballet
A dance of supreme standards learned from an academe. This
originated from Italy from the word Bal-lo meaning to dance
flourished in the royal court of France.
Modern Dance
A deviation from the principles of classical ballet developed by
Isadora Duncan. She believed in the principles of naturalness and
The expression of the human body and soul.
Contemporary Dance
This is a combination of ballet and modern dance
whereby it
uses the varied medium of other dance forms like folks,
ethnic, jazz or tribal dance.
Popular Dance
This is highly recognized as a dance form in television and
other dance centers like discotheque houses and social
gatherings.
Folk Dance
The term implies the traditional flavors and
characteristics of
the people, their feeling and sentiments. It is also referred
sometimes as traditional dance.
Ethnic/Tribal Dance
A dance particularly found in a group of people living
together in locality with a common belief and customs.
Ballroom Dance
A popular term for dance performed on ballroom areas or
for
purposes of recreation and entertainment.
Example:
Latin American dance
(cha-cha, mambo, rumba, jive, samba and paso doble)
Standard dance
(tango, waltz, foxtrot and quick step)
1. National Dances- are traditional dances throughout
the Philippines with common basic movement or
pattern but with slight variation.
Ex: Cariñosa Pandango Balitaw
Kuratsa Rigodon Surtido
10. Game Dances- are dances that have some play elements
and are for recreational purposes.
Ex: Pabo Lubi-lubi Sinenalan Gayong-gayong
Cordillera dances
Muslim dances
Tribal dances
Rural folks (Sa nayon)
Spanish influence