Folk
Dance
Folk Dance
It usually deals with traditional
representation belongs to the
past. It cultural characteristics
are specific to the people of a
given time and place.
Francisca
Reyes
Aquino,
the
Philippine National Artist and mother
of Philippine Folk Dances started the
collection of dances and songs as
early as 1994.
Types of Folk Dance
1. National Dances- present throughout the island with
little or no modification.
2. Local Dances- present in certain localities only.
3. Occupational- dances depicting action of certain
occupation, industry or human labor.
4. Religious or Ceremonial- dance being performed in
connection with religious vows and ceremonies.
5. Comic Dances- depicting funny movements for
entertainment.
6. Games Dances- having play element (dance mixers)
7. Wedding Dances- dances being
performed during wedding feast.
8. Courtship Dances- depicting lovemaking.
9. Festival Dances- dances fitting for
special occasion or any social
gathering.
10. War Dances- dances showing
imaginary combat or duet.
Characteristics of Philippine Folk
Dances
•Dancers stand apart
•Partners stay apart at 6’ away.
•There is little, if any, bodily contact.
•Most dances are in long formation.
•Most of the dances are done pairs or
couples.
•Hand movements plays an important
parts
•Most dances begin and end with
“saludo”
•Dance from the lowlands have more
foreign elements than those found in the
uplands.
•War dances are found among nonChristian tribes.