The Uya-uy is an Ifugao wedding festival dance performed to the beat of gongs.
It is usually performed
by the affluent people. Those who have performed this dance are entitled to the use of gongs at their
death.
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Pase de Iloilo is a very popular, sophisticated courtship and flirtation dance of the Spanish era. The
gentlemen compete against each other to win the heart and approval of the dalaga, or young lady, by
exemplifying chivalry, grace, and confidence.
http://www.ecddancecompany.com/portfolio-view/pase-de-iloilo/
Singkil is a very unique Philippines traditional dance of the Maranao people in Southern Phillipines. It is
said to be inspired by the age-old Hindu epic “Ramayana” and another mythological epic from South
East Asia called “Darangen“. This “folk” dance is said to have originated from the Lake Lanao region in
the island of Mindanao in Southern Philippines. It was first popularised by the Bayanihan Philippine
National Folk Dance Company. Apparently this dance is mainly performed during festive occasions.
Furthermore, it also possesses a few adaptations which include a dance referred to as Rajah Bantugan.
In addition, this dance style was first used in the 2001 American independent film known as “The Debut”
which was directed by a Filipino American named Gene Cajayon.
The dance involves rich ornamental costumes and a female lead and male lead and other dancers
elegantly dancing between rhythmically striking bamboo poles held by the fellow dance troupe. There
are many bamboo pole based dances in the world but this one has a distinctive flair about it.
a. History/origin of the Singkil:
According to the cultural history of the Philippines, this form of dancing is said to have been developed
and created by people living in the Lake Lanao area. Apparently, this dance form was created from a
story written in the “Darangen”, an epic belonging to Maranao community which draws inspiration from
the Hindu epic Ramayana. Furthermore, this dance was originally performed mostly by women
belonging to the royal family. In addition, it was a dance company called “Bayanihan” that popularised
this dance form around the western world by adapting it in accordance to the taste of the westerners.
https://danceask.com/singkil-philippines/
Binasuan Folk Dance
Binasuan is a folk dance that originated in Bayambang, Pangasinan,. The word “binasuan” means “with
the use of drinking glasses.” The dancers balance glasses on their heads and in their hands as they move.
The glasses are filled with rice wine, which makes any misstep a messy mistake. People dance binasuan
at weddings and festivals. A group of dancers generally performs binasuan, moving in unison, but
occasionally breaking into smaller groups and performing different choreography. For example, they can
begin in a circle, then form two columns, which then bend into semicircles, and one follows the other to
reform the circle. The music is in three-quarter time.
https://www.bayambang.gov.ph/about-us/binasuan-folk-dance/
Binasuan Steps
Binasuan footwork looks remarkably similar to waltz steps. First, step out to the side
with your right foot. Next, move your left foot up to your right foot. Third, tap your right
foot. Now repeat this sequence, this time stepping to the side with your left foot.
To move along when you and the other dancers are moving in a circle, step to the side
with your right foot. Now kick your left foot out: This is a small motion, so make sure
your foot is only coming about three inches off the floor. Point your toe. Third, tap your
left toes on the ground. Because the music is in three-quarter time, your steps should
go like this: step, kick, tap, step, kick, tap.
To perform an arm balance, hold your arms up and out to the sides, with your palms up
and your elbows slightly bent, held at about waist level. Your arms should look like
you’re carrying a large log, balancing it on your palms and the insides of your forearms.
Now, as you kick your left foot out in the waltz step, make a large circle in the air with
your left arm. This circle should be horizontal–that is, all its points should be at the same
height. You’ll make the circle by first bringing the heel of your hand close to your bicep,
then moving your hand out to the left, keeping your hand flexed so your glass stays
level. Straighten your elbow gradually as you keep moving your hand out and to the left.
Keep a slight bend in your elbow as you reach the widest part of the circle, which will
place your hand in front of your bicep again, but this time about two feet away from it.
Keep moving your hand in this circle until it’s all the way back close to your bicep again.
This entire arm movement should take up one three-count in the music. Now, as you
kick out your right foot, perform the same motion with your right arm.
https://www.bayambang.gov.ph/about-us/binasuan-folk-dance/
The Udol is a ceremonial dance performed by the Tagacaulo and the B'laan people of southern Davao. It
presents a tale of death and revenge. The dance begins with three women entering with votive torches,
mourning the death of a relative. Following them are men playing a long wooden musical instrument
called the udol [also called edel or gudol]. The women express their grief eloquently with such actions as
wielding spears and pounding the udol in anger in a rhythm that contrasts with the steady beat of the
music. Then a male priest dances and invokes the spirits to guide the soul of the deceased. Finally, two
spear-bearing warriors arrive and dance wildly in a circle before leaving for the woods, apparently to
take revenge by securing their enemies' heads.
https://www.dancepinoy.com/2009/04/udol.html?m=1
