Luzon Traditional Folk Dances

Why dancing is beneficial? - Most of the folk dances in Luzon

are influenced by Hindu-
- Strengthens cardiovascular Buddhist, Spanish, and other
fitness ethnic tribes that the people had
- Increases muscular strength and interaction with.
endurance.
- Improves motor control. TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCES
- Builds confidence and better
social skills.  Banga
- Relieves stress.
- Promotes culture. - "Banga" which means "pot" is a
dance of the Igorot and Kalinga
(Better Health Channel, 2013) from Mountain Province. It makes
use of pots and portrays the
Traditional - passed from generation women fetching water from the
to generation river. Dancers lift and balance up
Folk - social dances that express to eight pots while dancing.
everyday life Watch the video to see the
Ethnic - often ritualistic, connected to dance.
indigenous or tribal practices - Origin and Cultural
Significance: The Banga dance
Traditional Dance is deeply rooted in the daily life
of Kalinga women, who would
- Traditional dances are dances carry these pots to collect water.
that reflect the country's It's a way of life and a part of
cultures. These dances can either their cultural identity, celebrating
be folk, ethnic, or ceremonial. the strength and resilience of the
women in the community.
 Role of Traditional Dances in
the  Idudu
- Society Most traditional dances
are participated by the whole - Idudu is a tribal dance of the
community. Dances keep the Itneg/Tinggian people from Abra,
society alive. Some dances are Cordillera. The dance portrays a
performed based on occasions. day in a life of a family- the
- Some are performed during mothers taking care of the
festivals and holidays while some children while the father is
are performed during funerals, working and vice-versa.
weddings, and courtship.
 Ragsaksakan
LUZON
- "Ragsaksakan" means "fun". It is
a dance performed by Kalinga
women as celebration of a
successful hunt or a peace
between tribes. They make use
of colorful blankets and baskets
 Sayaw sa Banko full of rice.
 - Sayaw sa Banko is a dance that
originated in Lingayen,  Gapnod
Pangasinan. It is a dance that
involves some acrobatics as a - "Gapnod" is a Cebuano word that
pair dances while balancing means "flotsam". It is a dance of
themselves on top of a "banko" the people of Negros Oriental
or a long chair. that portrays the reenactment of
the discovery of the image of St.
 Subli Anthony of Padua.

- "Subli" came from the words  La Berde

"subsub" (falling on head) and
"bali" (broken). It is a dance from - "La berde" which means "green"
Bauan, Batangas which is is a dance from Talamban, Cebu.
performed usually on May as It portrays courtship of usually
worship to the Holy Cross of two girls and a boy. Watch the
Alitagtag. video to see the dance.

 Maglalatik  Kuradang

- "Maglalatik" also known as - Kuradang, a dance that

"magbabao" is a dance from originated in Bohol, is an upbeat
Biñan, Laguna that portrays a wedding dance. It is performed
war for coconut meat or "latik". with rondalla accompaniment.
The dance is usually performed
by men and uses coconut shells  Itik itik
as props.
- Itik itik is a dance that portrays
VISAYAS the movements of flying
ducks also known as itik. It
Visayas Traditional Folk Dances originated from Surigao del Sur.
- Unlike the dances from other
regions, the traditional folk  Mananguete
dances in Visayas are more
intermittent and fast paced as - "Mananguete" that means
they were mostly influenced by "coconut wine tapper" is a
Western countries. dance from Tolambugan, Lanao
that portays the process of
making coconut wine.
TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCES
MINDANAO
 Tinikling
Mindanao Traditional Folk Dances
- Tinikling, a dance from Leyte - Mindanao's culture is a
Province, is inspired by the combination of different ethnic
movements of the bird tikling groups and Muslim/Moro Islamic
that hops over stems and people. The traditional folk
bamboo traps set by farmers. It dances of Mindanao are
is danced by a pair with another influenced by Arabian and Middle
pair beating and sliding the Eastern countries.
 bamboo poles on the ground.
TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCES
 Singkil

- Singkil, a dance from the Modern and Contemporary

Maranao, was inspired by the Dance
Indian epic Ramayana. It
makes use of colorful costumes - Modern and Contemporary
and fans. It portrays the escape Dances are those that are
of a princess from a demon. It is performed as an art expression.
danced by a royal blood They evolved from the
signifying that she is now ready choreography of ballet (Agcaoili,
for suitors. et.al, 2017).
- The music used is varied as the
 Kini kini performers have freedom to
choose the music they want.
- Kini kini also known as "Royal Sometimes, there are no music
Walk" is the most sophisticated at all. (Agcaoili, et.al, 2017).
dance by Maranao women. It is a - Modern dance is a type of dance
dance that shows the women's that involves artistic and
social status. It makes use of expressive movements. It was
colorful umbrellas and scarves made to deviate from the strict
that are waved in a graceful rules of ballet (Kreire, 2017).
manner. - Contemporary dance patterns
itself from the choreography of
 Pangalay ballet such us stretching, pulling
up, and tip toeing and is
- Pangalay also known as the influenced by jazz and classical
"fingernail dance" of the dances.
Tausug group from the Sulu - Contemporary dance steps have
archipelago and Sabah is a very unpredictable rhythm that is why
delicate dance. It is usually it is not necessary to be at beat
performed by Badjaos or sea with the music.
gypsies.
 Ballroom Dance and Social Dance
 Asik - are dances performed in a pair or
group of pairs for socializing or
- Asik, a solo dance by a maiden, competition.
portrays slavery of a girl willing  History:
to give herself to a master. She - "Ballroom" came from the words
makes use of long beads and "ball", which means a large room
colorful scarves. and "ballare", which means to
dance. It was popular among the
rich people from England in the
18th and 19th century.
- Competitive dancing was
popularized by the Imperial
Society of Teachers of Dancing
when they standardized ballroom
dances.
  Types of Ballroom Dance
- Smooth-flowy steps, uses
entire dance floor (Ex. Waltz,
Tango, Quickstep)
- Latin-energetic steps, stays in
one spot (Ex. Swing, Cha cha,
Etiquettes in Ballroom Dancing Salsa)

1. Always move in counter

clockwise direction  Quickstep
2. Apologize when you bump with - Quickstep is a faster version of
others Foxtrot. It involves quick
3. Fast-paced dancers shall be on stepping, running.
the outmost part of the dance - Music: Up-tempo jazz/swing
floor music
4. All genders shall be invited to - Meter: 4/4
dance - Tempo: 200-208 bpm
5. You don't have to dance with only - Basic Rhythm: Slow-Quick-Quick
your partner. You can also dance
with other people.  Cha cha
6. The men shall assist in as the - Cha cha is characterized by lively
women go back to their seats and energetic synchronized
7. Even if there is no live band, you movements.
shall always applause. - Music: Medium-tempo Latin
8. Maintain hygiene and music
cleanliness. - Meter: 4/4
- Tempo: 128 bpm
BALLROOM DANCES - Basic Rhythm: 2, 3, 4&1, 2, 3,
4&1 (accent on count 1)
 Waltz
- Waltz is an elegant and graceful  Samba
dance characterized by flowing - Samba is a popular Brazillian
movements and continuous turns ballroom dance that can be
and glides. danced in solo or in pairs.
- Music: Slow ballads - Music: Medium-tempo Brazilian
- Meter: ¾ Latin
- Tempo: 84-90 bpm - Meter: 2/4
- Basic Rhythm: 123-123 (accent - Tempo: 100 bpm
on 1) - Basic Rhythm: 1 a2 1 a2 (accent
on downbeat)
 Tango
- Tango is a sensual dance  Rumba
influenced by the Spanish and - Rumba is the most passionate
African culture. ballroom dance. It is
- Music: Medium tempo characterized by sensual
orchestral/march like choreography.
- Meter: 4/4 - Music: Slow Latin ballad
- Tempo: 128-132 bpm - Meter: 4/4
- Basic Rhythm: Quick-Quick-Slow - Tempo: 104 bpm
- Basic Rhythm: 2 3 4 (1), 2 3 4
 Foxtrot (1)a
- Foxtrot is simple, not so refined,
and a versatile dance. It can be  Paso Doble
danced in variety of tempo when - Paso doble is danced in a
not in competition. dramatic, arrogant, and lively
- Music: Medium slow jazz/swing way. "paso doble" means "double
- Meter: 4/4 step".
- Tempo: 112-120 bpm Basic - Music: Dramatic Latin Bullfight
- Rhythm: Slow-Quick-Quick music, Espana Cani
- Meter: 2/4
- Tempo: 120-124 bpm
 Jive - Basic Rhythm: March (one step
- Jive is a lively dance that came per beat)
from Jitterbug, a kind of Swing
dance.
- Music: Very fast swing music
- Meter: 4/4
- Tempo: 176 bpm
- Basic Rhythm: 1 2, 1 a2, 1 a2

 Salsa
- Salsa is a dance that involves a
lot of shaky movements and hip
actions. It is a fusion of African
and European dance steps.

 Mambo
- Mambo is a sensual and
emotional dance that involves
slow hip movements and facial
expressions. It is very much
similar to salsa except that Salsa
has more turns and is more
shaky.

 Bachata
- Bachata is a dance that involves
three-step movement followed by
a tap and then a hip movement,
which is often emphasized.

 Manila Swing Manila Swing,

also known as the Four-Step
Hustle, is the Filipino version of
hustle. It is a disco dance
performed in pairs.