Selected
Philippine Folk
dances
ÍNDICE
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What is Folk Five fundamental
dancing? positions of the
Feet
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Five fundamental Performance task
positions of the
Arms
A folk dance is a dance that reflects the life of the
people of a certain country or region. Not all ethnic
dances are folk dances. For example, ritual dances or
dances of ritual origin are not considered to be folk
dances. Ritual dances are usually called "religious
dances" because of their purpose.
In this lesson, you will learn about four of the
many Philippine folk dances passed on by our ancestor,
namely: Sakuting, Pangalay, Sua Ku Sua and
Binislakan.
Sakuting
(Background of the dance)
Is a dance from Abra and It also incorporates
the Ilocos regions that elements of the Filipino
depicts the fight between martial art Arnis which is
Christians and non- believed to be a form of
Christians during the self-defense that dates
Spanish regime in the even before the Spanish
Philippines. colonization of the
Philippines.
Sakuting Music
The music for this folk dance has Chinese and Spanish influences that
incorporate staccato (is a playing technique where each individual
note is sounded briskly) inflections matched with rhythmic tapping of
the sticks.
Sakuting Performers Sakuting Material used
This was historically a boys only Use 2 slim bamboo sticks that
dance because it depicts a battle are hand-held.
between Christians and non- These sticks are about one and a
Christians. half to two feet long.
It evolves into a social partner dance
that is lively, interactive, and joyful.
Pangalay
(Background of the dance)
Is a Tausug dance that It has strong Malaysian,
exemplifies elegant hand Indian, Thai, Burmese, and
movement and elaborate Cambodian connection in
body position. terms of body movement
All version is associate and dance positions.
with festivals and
celebrations.
Pangalay Music
The dance is performed with the kulintangan, gandang, agong, and
gabang as accompaniment.
Pangalay Performers Pangalay Material used
Males and females can take As part of the costume,
part in performing the dance. dancers use metal claws or
fingernails called janggay
during performance.
Sua-Ku-Sua
(Background of the dance)
Translates as “My This dance likens the good
Pomelo tree” is a qualities of the pomelo
courtship dance of the tree to a lady that one
Tausugs. wants to woo (to try to
The pomelo tree are make (someone) love
prevalent in their area you).
and the Tausugs give
high regard to this
fruit bearing tree.
Sua-Ku-Sua Music
The performers dance while singing the song Sua-ku-sua.
Sua-Ku-Sua Performers Sua-Ku-Sua Material used
Sua-ku-sua is performed by Use fans in this dance and they cover
both men and women. their face with white powder.
The use of such materials portrays a
strong connection with the Chinese,
Malaysian, and Indonesian cultures.
Binislakan
(Background of the dance)
The dance is Binislakan is a Filipino
performed to folk dance performed with
commemorate the stick known as bislak.
settlement of a Binislakan folk dance
Chinese pirate named came to the Philippines
Limahong who built a with Chinese immigrants.
kingdom in Lingayen.
Binislakan Music
A rondalla is the instrument used to produce the music that
accompanies the dance. The rhythm of the music was much resemble
Chinese music.
Binislakan Performers Binislakan Material used
Dance is usually performed by Bamboo sticks that commemorate the
women but today, this is also use of chopsticks by the Chinese.
depicted as a partner dance with Common steps and figures in
both men and women Sakuting, Pangalay, Sua-ku-sua and
participating. Binislakan.
