Folk dances are the traditional
social dances of ethnics groups,
rural or urban from all over the
world.
Social dances are participatory
dances done at weddings, parties,
and other gatherings.
 1.
National and Regional
dances
 2.
Occupational dances
 3.
Religious and Ceremonial
dances
 4.
Courtship dances
 5.
Festival dances

A. Geographical origin
1. National dances – found
throughout the islands with little or no
modifications.
2. Local dances – found in specific
locality
B. Nature
1. Occupational dances- depicts actions of
labour or of a specific occupation.
2. Religious ceremonial dances – dances
with religious vows and ceremonies.
3. Comic dances – depicts funny
movements intended for entertainment.
4. Game dances – done with play element.
B. Nature
5. Wedding dances – performed during wedding
feast.
6. Courtship dances – depict the act of
courtship or dances with love themes.
7. Festival dances – suitable for special
occasions or any social gatherings.
8. War dances – show imagery of combat or
duel.
C. Movements:
1. Slow
2. Slow and Fast
3. Moderate
4. Active – shows fast energetic movements
D. Formation
1. Square or quadrille
2. Long formation
3. Set – consist of two or more pairs as a
unit facing each other or standing side by
side.
E. Special classification – group dances with
special distinctive features
1.
2.
3.
4.
Dances with songs
Old ballroom dances
Dances with implements
Dances with combined
rhythm
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Philippine dances
1. Pandanggo sa Ilaw
2. Tinikling
3. Maglalatik
4. Carinosa
5. La Jota Manilena
6. Sakuting
7. Pantomina
8. Banog
9. Salisid
10. Palok
Origin
Mindoro
National
Laguna
Panay
Manila
Abra
Sorsogon
Cordillera
Kalinga
Kalinga