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To move rhythmically usually to music, using prescribed or improvised steps and gestures.
A series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music.
Feet Positions:
First position- bring heels close to touch; toes apart.
Second position- bring feet apart sideward.
Third position- bring the heel of one foot to touch the instep of the other foot.
Fourth position- bring one foot in front of the other foot to walk strike.
Fifth position- bring the heel of one foot to touch the toe of the other.
Dance : Asik- This is performed by a solo madien, adorned with fine beads and make up, long head scarf. She
would dance to win the favor of her Sultan master. Many time the girls would dance to win the hearts of her master or
to make up for a wrong she had done. She would give her whole heart and soul into this performance to soften the
heart of her master to accept her...
Dance : Sayaw Sa Banko- This dance is native to the barrio of Pangapisan, Lingayen, Pangasinan, and demands
skill from its performers who must dance on top of a bench roughly six inches wide.
Dance : Tinkling- Tinikling is considered 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 over trees, grass stems or over bamboo traps set by
farmers. Dancers perform this dance with remarkable grace and speed jumping between bamboo poles.
Dance : Subli-The term subli is from two tagalog words subsub meaning falling on head and bali, which
means broken. Hence, the dancers appear to be lame and crooked throughout the dance. This version is originally a
ritual dance of the natives of Bauan, Batangas, which is shown during fiestas as a ceremonial worship dance to the
towns icon, the holy cross
Dance : Maglalatik- Originally performed in Binan, Laguna as a mock-war dance that demonstrates a fight
between the Moros and the Christians over the prized latik or coconut meat during the Spanish rule, this dance is also
shown to pay tribute to the towns patron saint, San Isidro Labrador. It has a four-part performance such as the
palipasan and the baligtaran showing the intense battle, the paseo and the escaramusa- the reconciliation. Moro
dancers wear read trousers while the Christian dancers show up in blue. All dancers are male; with harnesses of
coconut shells attached on their chests, backs, thighs and hips.
Dance : Itik- Itik- The best description of the Itik-Itik is that the steps mimic the way a duck walks, as well as the
way it splashes water on its back to attract a mate. According to popular tradition, the dance was created by a lady
named Kanang who choreographed the steps while dancing at a baptismal party. The other guests copied her
movements, and everyone liked the dance so much that it has been passed along ever since.
Dance : Binasuan- The Binasuan is an entertaining dance that is usually performed at festive social occasions like
weddings and birthdays. Dancers carefully balance three half-filled glasses of rice wine on their heads and hands as
they gracefully spin and roll on the ground. The dance originated in Bayambang in the Pangasinan province, and
though it's usually performed alone, it can also become a competition between several dancers.
Dance : Pandanggo sa Ilaw- The Pandanggo sa Ilaw is similar to a Spanish Fandango, but the Pandanggo is
performed while balancing three oil lamps - one on the head, and one in each hand. It's a lively dance that originated
on Lubang Island. The music is in 3/4 time and is usually accompanied by castanets.
Dance : Pandanggo sa Oasiwas- The Pandanggo Oasiwas is similar to the Pandanggo sa Ilaw, and is typically
performed by fishermen to celebrate a good catch. In this version, the lamps are placed in cloths or nets and swung
around as the dancers circle and sway.
Dance : Kuratsa- The Kuratsa is described as a dance of courtship and is often performed at weddings and other
social occasions. The dance has three parts. The couple first performs a waltz. In the second part, the music sets a
faster pace as the man pursues the woman around the dance floor in a chase. To finish, the music becomes even faster
as the man wins over the woman with his mating dance.
Dance : La Jota Moncadea- The La Jota Moncadea is adapted by the Filipinos from an old Spanish dance. It's
a combination of Spanish and Ilocano dance steps set to Spanish music and castanets. A more solemn version of this
dance is sometimes used to accompany a funeral procession, but it is also performed at celebrations.
Dance : Habaera Botolea- The Habanera Botolena is a strongly flamenco-influenced dance that comes from
Botolan, Zambales. It combines Filipino and Spanish steps, and is a popular dance at weddings. It is also considered a
courting dance in some situations.
Dance : Cariosa- The Cariosa is a dance made for flirting! Dancers make a number of flirtatious movements as
they hide behind fans or handkerchiefs and peek out at one another. The essence of the dance is the courtship
between two sweethearts.
Binasuan- dance derived its name from a Pangasinan phrase that literally translates to mean "with the use of a
drinking glass." Though it is not known exactly when Binasuan dance originated, dance has been an important part of
Filipino culture for centuries, beginning as a way for people to express thanks to the gods, in festivals and traditional
celebrations, for blessings and prosperity.
Pandanggo sa Ilaw- is from the Spanish fandango, a dance in 3/4 time. The phrase sa ilaw is Tagalog for "in light"
and it refers to the three oil lamps that a dancer has to balance one on the head and one on the back each hand. The
oil lamp is called tinghoy. Sometimes, candles in glasses are used instead of an oil lamp.
Pandanggo sa Oasiwas- after a good catch, fishermen of Lingayen would celebrate by drinking wine and by
dancing, swinging and circling a lighted lamp; hence the name "Oasiwas," which in the Pangasinan dialect means
"swinging." This unique and colorful dance calls for skill in balancing an oil lamp on the head while circling in each
hand a lighted lamp wrapped in a porous cloth or fishnet. The waltz-style music is similar to that of Pandanggo sa
Ilaw.
Kuratsa- this dance was very popular throughout the country during the Spanish regime. It was one of the liveliest
and best liked dances. Different regions have their own version of this dance, as it is found in the Ilocos and Bicol
regions. The one performed nowadays is the Visayan version from Leyte. This dance commands a sense of
improvisation that mimics a young playful couple's attempt to get each other's attention. It is performed in a
moderate waltz style.
La Jota Moncadea- among the Foreign visitors that the Philippines had, Spanish are the one who leave the most
influence to them. One of the biggest influences of the Spanish are the dances that they taught to the Filipinos and
one of those dances is the la jota moncadena dance.
Habaera Botolena- is originated in Botolan, Zambales, it has a Spanish and Filipino dance steps combination.
Before it is being danced during the departure of the parish priest or important official of the town but as time pass by
it became a danced being performed during wedding, baptism and other special occasions.
Cariosa- is a Philippine folk dance of Hispanic origin. It is closely associated with the island of Panay and the
Visayas region in general. The word cariosa is from the Spanish cariosa meaning the affectionate one. Most Filipina
women can be described as karinyosa. This is a courtship dance that portrays acts of flirtation between a man and a
woman. The dancers perform steps resembling hide-and-seek movements. The woman holds a handkerchief or
sometimes a fan.