PRELIMINARY PERIOD

PE 2 RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES
POPULAR PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE
 BINASUAN- originated in Pangasinan
- “ with the use of drinking glasses” glasses filled with rice wine , placed
on the head and on each hand.
- this dance basically shows off balancing skill of the performers.
- Common in weddings, fiestas and special occasions.

 RIGODON- originated from Spain.

- commonly performed at formal affairs like inaugural balls where prominent
members of the government participate and enjoy.

 PANDANGGO SA ILAW- pandanggo comes from the Spanish dance “fandango”

characterized with lively steps and clapping while following a varying ¾ beat.
- it requires excellent balancing skill to maintain the stability
of the three tinggoy, or oil lamps, placed on head and on each hand.
- originated from lubang island, Mindoro

 SUBLIAN- “subli” is from two tagalog words “subsub” meaning falling on head and
“bali” which means broken.
- dancers appear to be lame and crooked throughout the dance.
- originally a Ritual dance of the natives of Bauan, Batangas.

 KURATSA- Commonly performed during festivals in Bohol and other Visayans

towns,
- this dance portrays a young couple’s attempt to get each other’s attention.
- performed in a moderate waltz style.

 ITIK-ITIK- originated from Surigao Del Norte.

- its steps are similar to the movements of a duck, (Itik,in Filipino)
- the dance believed to have originated from the dance Sibay a bird dance
that came from neighboring Visayan Islands.

 TINIKLING- considered as the national folkdance with a pair of dancers hopping

between two bamboo poles held just above the ground and struck together in time to
music.
- originated from Leyte Province.
- this dance is in fact a mimic movement of “tikling birds” hopping by trees,
grass stems or over bamboo traps set by farmers.
 -this dance performed with remarkable grace and speed jumping between
bamboo poles

 MAGLALATIK-originally performed in Biñan, Laguna

- mock war dance fight between the Moros and Christians over the
prized Latik or Coconut.
-this dance is also shown to pay tribute to the town’s patron saint, San
Isidro Labrador
-all dancers are male; with harnesses of coconut shells attached on their
chest, backs, thighs and hips.

 MARIA CLARA- is the main female character in Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere
- this dance is a mix of Spanish gracefulness and customized native
props, suchs as bamboo castanets and Asian Fan.
-Female dancers wear Maria Clara dress;Men are in Barong Tagalog
 CARIñOSA- decribes an affectionate, friendly and lovable woman.
-this dance is performed in flirtatious manner with fans and handkerchiefs to
assist the dancer’s hide and seek movements.

 LA JOTA MANILEñA-named after the capital of the Phil., Manila.

-adaptation of Castilian Jota afloats with the clacking of bamboo
castanets played by the dancers themselves.

 SAKUTING-originated in Abra,
-interprets a mock fight between Ilokano Christians and Non-Christians with
training sticks as props.
-traditionally performed during Christmas at the town plaza or from house-
to-house as a caroling show.

 PANTOMINA-meaning “Dance of the Doves”

-originally performed in Sorsogon’s Kasanggayahan Festival every 3rd
week of Ocotber.
-their costumes are colorful and dance with the tune of pantomina song.
-originated form imitating the courtship and lovemaking of doves that
then showed during the dance where men attempt to please the women.

Characteristics of Philippine Folk dance

a. In general, dancers, stand apart
b. There is a little if any, bbodily contact
c. Most of the dancers are done in pairs or couples
d. Hand movements play an important part
e. Most dancers are in long formation
 f. Most dancers begin and end with “saludo”
g. Dances from the lowland have more foreign elements than those found in upland.
h. War dances are found among non-Christians tribes
COMMON DANCE TERMS
ABRASETE- girl at the right side holds R arm of partner with her Lhand, free hands down at the
side. This terms is of Spanish origin and is used in Rigodon and in other dances.
ARMS IN LATERAL POSITION- both arms are one side, either sideward right and left. This
may be done at shoulder, chest. Or waist level.
CLOCKWISE- like the motion of the hands of the clock. R shoulder is toward the center of an
imaginary circle. When the facing center, the movement is toward the left.
COUNTERCLOCKWISE- the reverse direction of clockwise. L shoulder is toward the center of
an imaginary circle. When facing center, the movement is toward the right.
DO-SI-DO (“DOS-A-DOS)- the vis-à-vis (opposites both advance forward, pass each other’s
right (or left) side, step across to the right (or left), move backward without turning around pass
each other’s left (or right) side to proper places. This is a foreign origin and is used in many
Philippines dances.
FREE FOOT- the foot not bearing the weight of the body.
FREE HAND- the hand not placed anywhere or not doing anything
HANDS ON WAIST- place the hands at the waist line ( at the smallest part of the trunk),
knuckles in, fingers pointing rear.
HAYON-HAYON- to place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist. This is a
Visayan term
INSIDE FOOT- the foot nearest one’s partner, when partners stand side by side
INSIDE HAND- the hand nearest one’s partner, when partners stand side by side.
KUMINTANG- moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or counterclockwise
direction. This is an Ilocano term.
OUTSIDE FOOT- the foot away from one’s partner, when partners stand side by side.
OUTSIDE HAND- the hand away from one’s partner, when partner stand side by side.
PARTNER- girl to right of boy and boy to left of girl.
POINT- touch the floor lightly with toes of one foot, weight of the body on the other foot.
SALUDO- partners bow to each other, to the audience, opposite dancers, or to the neighbors
with feet together. This term is Spanish origin and is used in almost all Philippine dances.
SET- a dance formation like a square or a unit formation composed of two or more pairs.
BLEKING STEP- place the R and L heel in front. (Heel place close)
CHANGE STEP-step R(L) foot in fourth in front, (ct. 1), step L(R) foot in third in rear or in first
position. (ct.and), step R(L) foot quickly in fourth in front (ct. 2)
PIVOT TURN- is a right turning figure consisting of only 4 steps.
BASIC DANCE POSITION
In folk dancing the movements start and end in one of the five basic dance positions.
These positions are based on the principle of dance movements so that the body is properly
formed and balances in among the basic positions.
ARMS POSITION
1. First Position

Arms are raised forward in a circle in front of chest with finger tips almost touching.

2. Second Position
Open up arms sideward, raised below shoulder level with a graceful curve.
3. Third position
Raise one arm overhead while other arm remains in 2nd position
4. Fourth position

Raise one arm in front of chest in half circle, while one arm overhead

5. Fifth position

Raise both arms overhead in a remains overhead graceful curve.