Philippine Folk Dances (History & Classifications) | PE 7 | Quarter 4 - Lessons 1-8 | MAPEH 7

[Music] [Music] [Music] in this lesson we will describe the nature and background of the different philippine folk dances table of contents history of philippine folk dance classifications of philippine folk dance question time [Music] history of philippine folk dance it is impossible to know when exactly dancing became a part of life in the philippines philippine folk dancing is a true reflection of daily life in past centuries traditional dances were designed to thank the gods for natural and agricultural events such as rain and harvests [Music] dancing was considered a religious activity among the early filipinos 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 [Music] more recent dances done in the philippines derive from historical events such as the arrival of the spaniards in the 16th century and the conflicts with the moors among the christianized filipino groups the kumintong was the oldest dance and song it was a pantomimed song and dance the pompingo is another dance characterized by the movements of the lion and clapping of the hands several dances especially those influenced by spanish dance forms reenact the courtship of a man and a woman in all its many aspects from the sublime to the ridiculous philippine folk dancing is a true reflection of daily life in past centuries while enchanting modern audiences at the same time [Music] philippine folk dance mirrors the culture and tradition of the filipinos it has also been a source of culture identity 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 religious or ceremonial associated with religion vows and ceremonies comic dances depict funny movements for entertainment game dances done with play elements wedding dances performed during wedding feasts courtship dances depict the art of courtship festival dances suitable for special occasions war dances show imagery combat classifications of philippine folk dance [Music] here are the classifications of philippine folk dance cordillera dances spanish-influenced dances southern dances rural dances tribal dances dances the mountainous central cordillera region of northern luzon is also known by the term philippine skyland they prefer to be called by their respective tribal names rather than the collective term igarot which was first used by the spaniards and later by christian lowlanders these tribes were generally unfazed by spanish colonization this homogeneous group is recognized by their common socio-cultural traits they hold common religious beliefs generally nature related and make propitiatory offerings to onitos or household gods among these people of the cordillera dance continues to be an expression of community life that animates the various rituals and ceremonies they dance to appease their ancestors and gods to cure ailments their dances reflects rituals which celebrate their daily lives a good harvest health peace war and other symbols of living they also dance to ensure bountiful harvests favorable weather and to mark milestones in the cycle of life here are other examples of cordillera dances bang na ben dayan lumigan or tuchak manmanok [Music] spanish-influenced dances nearly 400 years of spanish rule left an unremovable mark on the philippines spain brought with them all aspects of their culture to the islands this includes the catholic faith clothing and dance the barang tagalog and the tourno are philippine interpretations of spanish dress made to fit the humid climate of the philippines aside from creating their own versions of european fashion philippine aristocrats created filipino adaptations of european dance like hoda's fandangos mazurkas and waltzes it was danced by young socialites to the stringed music of the rhondella these dances reflects christianity and european art and culture [Applause] as the philippines was colonized by the spaniards it was customary for filipinos to celebrate their class and distinction through spanish-influenced dances this era of dances was also referred to as maria clara [Music] [Music] here are some folk dances introduced by the spaniards fondongo lonseros rigodin karen yosa kuracha hoda [Music] danza fandango is a philippine folk dance which has become popular in the rural areas of the philippines it is a spanish folk dance which arrived in the philippines during the hispanic period this dance together with the hoda became popular among the illustrators or the upper class and later adapted among the local communities in the early 18th century any dance that is considered jovial and lively was called pandango lanceros is a traditional dance from by lester salon ballroom dances came to puerto rico via spain in the second half of the 19th century it was a popular dance in the salons of elite agricultural landowners haciendados with cultural ties to spain it was traditionally danced by eight to sixteen couples in the formation of equidrill rigodon is an elegant dance which was brought to the philippines by the filipinos who returned from their travels abroad during the spanish era this dance takes its name from its opening performances at formal affairs such as the president's inaugural ball this particular dance is a form of quadrille which is a historic dance performed usually by four couples in a square formation [Music] karen nusa is the national dance of the philippines it is a spanish word which means affectionate or lovable this flirtatious dance is known throughout the philippines with a fan or handkerchief the dancers go through hide-and-seek movements and other flirting acts expressing tender feelings for one another there are many versions of this dance but the hide-and-seek movements are common in all it is a courtship dance from pawn i performed by couples followed by strict code of filipino system no touch kuracha this spanish-influenced dance was once very popular in different parts of the philippines particularly in the visayas region it is a traditional filipino courtship dance between a man and a woman which echoes the behavior of the chicken hoda was among the most popular dances it was performed by the spanish senoritas and caballeros in social gatherings like wedding parties and baptismal during the spanish regime in the philippines the filipinos imitated and adapted this lively and delightful dance with different versions these versions are combinations of spanish and filipino dance steps and music some examples of hoda are the following hoda baal hoda paragua hoda manila la hoda guma kenya la hoda manchadenya [Music] estudiantina is a lively dance which originated from kaizon province during the olden days this dance was a favorite in social gatherings and was usually by young men and women who were students of private school and colleges in manila the boys were called estudiantes by the barrio folks and the girls estudiantinas usually performed with the accompaniment of a flute and guitar mazurka although the mazurka is the polish national dance it was widely popular throughout europe in the 19th century and even in colonized lands overseas the philippine dance is ordinarily performed by men and women partners mazurka boholana and mazurkamindorenya are spanish-inspired ballroom dances the country was under the rule of spain for more than 300 years during which time local culture including our dances was markedly influenced by spain france and other european countries polka the polka is a lively dance of bohemian origin danced by couples usually in a large circle moving clockwise polka ball dance is another spanish-influenced dance in the philippines it is believed to be a combination of two old dances the polka and the balsa or waltz though balsa exist on the name of the dance pole cabal does not have any walt steps in it polka ball is being accompanied by the music played by the rhondella ensemble pantomina meaning dance of the doves groups of participants mainly elderly in colorful costumes dance to the tune of pantomina song it is a courtship dance originated from imitating the courtship of doves that then showed during the dance where men attempt to please the women habanera is a social dance in duple time and performed in a ballroom or on a stage this dance first became popular in the town of botolanzambalas it is performed at weddings and includes a procession of the bride and groom's parents the bridesmaids and groomsmen and a solo performed by the newlyweds habanero bottlenya is a dance that combines filipino and spanish techniques and is commonly performed at weddings the participants are usually the wedding party consisting of the bride groom groomsmen and bridesmaids the dance is performed in pairs but the pairs move in unison as a collective group danza is a folk dance of cuban origin which became popular in the late 19th century also known as danza habanera the argentine writer carlos vega 1898-1966 traces its origin to the english contra dance or square dance which was then assimilated into spain as contradanza or danza around 1825 it was brought to cuba in this form where it was combined with afro-cuban rhythms and around 1850 it was transformed into the habanera southern dances like their brothers from central and northern philippines filipinos in the south are avid lovers of dance the dances particularly of the maguindanao the maranao and the tosug are largely ceremonial and are often accompanied by percussion instruments such as gongs and drums the presence of indian influences introduced no doubt by hinduised malays the muslims in the philippines also known as moros were able to resist spanish conquest thus they preserved the islamic lifestyle that markedly differs from the majority of the philippine population the dances are characterized by vivid colors and rhythmic movements which reflect the influence of arabian and indo-malaysian cultures [Applause] they are known for their mysticism royalty and beauty which are evident in their music and dances accompanied by the ogung and kulin tong filipino muslim dance is marked by intricate hand and arm movement along with shimmering costumes [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Applause] examples of southern dances [Music] dolling daling zhang guy pog appear [Applause] who rung talo ha on july pong sak saigayan [Music] [Applause] this dance takes its name from the bells worn on the ankles of the muslim princess perhaps one of the oldest of truly filipino dances the singh kill recounts the epic legend of the dharanan of the maranao people of mindanao the maranao dance called singkil is in the repertory of all filipino dance troupes there are many interpretations of this dance in 1958 the bayanahan dance troupe started with a simple version and has since developed it into a theatrical and stylized spectacle to the point of its becoming the troops signature piece pongalai is popular among the badja samal and tosuk groups the basic dance with its expressive hand movements is sometimes performed with long silver or golden nails called jiangai attached to the dancer's fingers ah seek is a dance from the mag guinda now tribe of mindanao there is much debate about the popular belief that the ah seek is a dance performed by a slave girl to win the favor of her sultan master however some insist that a sikh is a royal dance that started with a princess dancing it to appease her sultan father darling darling is a courtship dance from holo sulu this is a popular among the young people of that locality the word darling means my love the name of the dance therefore means my love my love the dancers sing as they perform the dance or the audience may sing while the performers are dancing the song reveals how two lovers care for each other zhang guy is a dance of the badja people of the southern island of sulu the name of this celebratory dance refers to the set of extended metal fingernails or claws worn by the women on special occasions the female dancers perform with elaborate hyper-articulated form a quiet elegant face and methodical care to finger and hand movements the fingernails also mimic the claws of the birds and is considered one of the bird dances pog appear is a stately dance by the ladies of the royal court from the maranao tribe of lanao del sur the ladies show fancy and graceful hand movements with fans while moving in small steps these small steps is said to be a sign of good upbringing and that she is from a prominent family [Music] burung talo is a unique fighting dance in a form of the martial arts by the tahsug tribe performers demonstrate a battle between hawk and a cat which there is an acrobatic movements and tough facial expressions this dance is highlighted with the accompanying energetic beat of drums and gongs pa on july is a yak gone prenuptial dance the bride and groom perform this before the wedding ceremony with their faces dotted with white paint to mask their identities from evil spirits pong sock in this dance a man unties a wrap from his wife to bee's waist to wrap around her body and dance with sai gayan is a primary dance of the maigan dhanawan performed by men recalling the heroic exploits of the maagan danao and mythological hero prince bantugan in an epic called dalainen according to some interpretation it is a war dance it is also done as a ritual dance for a person possessed by a friendly spirit called tong kappa malang malang is a muslim dance also called sambi samalang this mara now dance is performed with women wearing ma long and shawl mantle or head piece whereas men wear sash or waistband shorts or bahak and headgear or turban traditionally worn in the fields taehyung bylaw is a yak gone dance in which the motions of fish are mimicked it is a lowland tribal philippine folk dance rural dances perhaps the best known and closest to the filipino heart are the dances from the rural christian lowlands a country blessed with so much beauty to the filipinos these dances illustrate the fiesta spirit and demonstrate a love of life they express a joy in work a love for music and pleasure in the simplicities of life typical attire in the rural suite include the colorful balintawak and potted young skirts for the women and kamisa de chino and coloured trousers for the men [Music] rural dances show gaiety laughter and festivities it is performed in fiestas to honor patron saints give homage to the barrio's namesake for a good harvest health and indigenous materials [Applause] [Applause] hey [Music] [Applause] foreign [Applause] so [Applause] [Music] examples of rural dances teeny kling subli kara tong maglalatic bina suan edikidek teeny cling is a dance that imitates the tickling bird's legendary grace and speed as they skillfully play chase each other run over tree branches or dodge bamboo traps set by farmers hence it aids named after the bird tickling this version of the dance is done between a pair of bamboo poles subli is a favorite dance of the people in nearly all the barrios of baton gas in the month of may it is ceremonial worship dance performed in homage of the holy cross the name subli is derived from two words sub-sub stooped or in a crouching position and bali broken thus the men dancers are in trunk forward bent position throughout the dance kara tong is a dance named after the bamboo instrument worn by the male dancers around their waist the kara tong is struck to a fast rhythm in the hopes of attracting good luck and driving away evil spirits the female dancers dance with sticks that are representative of mango trees maglalatic is a war dance depicting the fight between the morrows and the christians over the lattick residue after the coconut milk has been boiled it is also known as manlolatic or mud babbao coconut shell halves are secured onto the dancer's hands and on vests upon which are hung four or six more coconut shell halves bina suan shows the balancing skills of the dancers the glasses are balanced by the dancers gracefully yet carefully maneuver are half filled with rice wine bina soon means with the use of drinking glass in pangasinan eat a kedik is a dance imitating the movements and steps of edict the duck as it walks with short choppy steps and splashes water on its back while calling its mate [Music] tribal dances also known as ethnic dances ethnic minorities found in different parts of the philippines thibauli bilaan manoba bagabo etc as in most ancient cultures their dances are nonetheless closely intertwined with ceremonials rituals sacrifice and life intricate craftsmanship in metal clothing and jewelry reflects rituals and animals belief in spirits and shamans nature anito animal sounds human singing and indigenous materials tribal dances is a type of dance used to symbolize the origin of one's connection with their culture it is a basic part of life still performed essentially for the gods so [Music] hey [Music] [Music] examples of tribal dances t-bully dal taha bilan blit bukidnan dukso bhagava rice cycle palawan padiwata manobo bangkaka question time type your answers on the comment box below [Music] if you are given a chance to perform one philippine folk dance what dance will you choose and why [Music] [Music] so [Music] you

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