TINIKLING - is a traditional Philippine
folk dance which originated during the
Spanish colonial era. LOCOMOTOR - walking, running ,
CARIÑOSA – (Panay Island) meaning the jogging, hopping, leaping, sliding
loving or affectionate one) is a Philippine NON – LOCOMOTOR – bending,
dance of Hispanic origin from the Maria swaying, stretching, twisting, turning,
Clara suite of Philippine folk dances, swinging
where the fan or handkerchief plays an Subli Dance: Celebrating Festival -
instrumental role This festival dance traces its roots
PANDANGGO SA ILAW - ( Oriental, during fiestas in Bauan, Batangas. It is
Mindoro) danced in couples, with performed during the month of May to
traditional clothes for both women and pay homage to the Holy Cross: Mahal na
men.The individual performing this Poong Santa Cruz. Subli comes from two
graceful dance is often referred to as the’ contracted Tagalog words subsub
pandanggera. meaning "to stoop" and bali meaning "to
SPANIARDS/AMERICAN - Spaniards and break." Both girls and boys are barefoot.
Americans came, various tribes and/or
ethnolinguistic groups already have a STEPS:
dance culture of their own. Stooping down
SPANISH COLONIZATION - European Mincing Steps
culture blended and was integrated in Change Step
local communities. Clicking of Castanettes
MODERN ERA - included Philippine folk Girls take off hat
dances in the courses offered by most Hands doing the “bilao”
schools in the country.
Sua-Ku-Sua: Dance of the Tausug of
CLASSIFICATION OF PHILIPPINE FOLK
Sulu - the Sua-Sua, or "pomelo tree
DANCE
dance," is one of the most popular
COURTSHIP OR WEDDING - usually Philippine dances of the island of Jolo,
performed by couples or newlyweds Sulu. They were traditionally brave
together with the relatives of the bride warriors. At harvest time, pomelo fruits
and groom. are gathered in big boxes before they
FESTIVALS - dances are performed are sent away.
during fiestas as a thanksgiving ritual for
a bountiful harvest or good fortune. STEPS:
MIMIC OR IMITATIVE - the purpose of Walking Steps
these dances is entertainment. 3-step turn right
OCCUPATIONAL DANCES - these Arms in reverse T-position
dances are performed to characterize Fans held sideward-downward
occupations of a certain locality.