Cariosa

The dance originated in Panay Island in the Visayan Islands and was
introduced by the Spaniards during their colonization of the Philippines. It is
related to some of the Spanish dances like the bolero and
the Mexican dance Jarabe Tapatio or the Mexican Hat Dance.

Tiklos

For centuries Tiklos has been a very important factor in the social life of the
peasants in Leyte. Tiklos refers to a group of peasants who agree to work for
each other. At noontime the people gather to eat and to rest.

Salakot

A salakt is a traditional wide-brimmed hat from the Philippines. It is

often made of either rattan or reeds, and is a traditional headdress
besides the iconic conical Asian hat found in neighbouring Southeast and
East Asian countries

Pangalay

also known as Daling-Daling or Mengalai in Sabah) is the traditional

fingernail dance of the Tausg people of the Sulu Archipelago and Sabah.
The dance also means offering from its

Binasuan

Sanskrit origin pang-alay.Mangalay which the performer holds full

wine glasses in each hand while performing balancing tricks. Wine may
be used to fill the glasses, but other liquids may be substituted.
Kuratsa

The Kuratsa is highly favored by the Waray people of the Eastern Visayan
region in the Philippines. Strictly speaking, The Kuratsa must be done the
amenudo; that is, only one couple dances it at a time. the Kuratsa is however,
very different in the manner of execution to the Mexican counterpart.

Surtido

the Surtido Cebuano is a square dance said to have originated in Bantayan,

Cebu. It is a cobbling together of Spanish, Mexican, and French influences along
with indigenous elements. Surtido (literally, assortment) is performed by several
pairs of dancers, with the head pair called cabeceras and the side
pairs, costados, guiding the other dancers in varied quadrille formations. It used
to be a dance of long duration performed by a big group to the tune of beautiful
Visayan folk airs. The modern arrangement is more lively and suitable for dancing
by small groups.

Polkabal

Transcript of Polkabal Folk Dance. Polkabal got it's name from the 2
popular dance in 1800's: the polka and the balse or waltz. Though there is
balse in the word when pronounced, there are no single waltz step in this
folkdance

Idudu

Abra, Cordillera A tribal dance. This dance stages a common family life in the
Itneg or Tinguian society. It illustrates the family as the main foundation of
the tribes community. Several traits of an ordinary family are shown. It
depicts a father plowing the field while the mother caring for the children. But
as soon as the father finishes work, the mother takes over on planting, sowing
and all the remaining chores to do in the field. At this time the father is left to
take care of the kids. During the dance a Local singer breaks into an Idudu or
lullaby to put the baby to sleep. Idudu, a dance taken from Idudu lullaby,
obviously portrays the different roles in a Tinguian family.
Maglangka

This dance which originated from Jolo, Sulu is classified under Muslim
Dance. Literally meaning to dance, the maglangka is used to mold
the adolescent girls into ladies of good breeding and accomplished
dancing skills. The girls are strictly taught to gracefully execute
movements imitating birds in flight, fish swimming in the sea, or
branches swaying in the air while remaining in the confines of a
square cloth. these movements require intense concentration and
innate style as the ladies express emotions and entertain guests.

Pandereteas

This dance is also called "Panderetas de Amor". Panderetas means

"tambourines" in Spanish. This dance portarays a heavy Spanish
influence. Of the two available versions of this dance, this one is
more Hispanic in execution. The dance is from Manila.

Sta. Clara

St. Clare by Spanish Franciscans as a replacement for pre-colonial

Filipino gods transformed the old, animist Kasilonawan dancing ritual into
the offering of the fandango to the saint to prevent or cure sterility in
women.

Paso Doble

Paso Doble is a lively style of dance to the duple meter march-

like pasodoble music. It is modelled after the sound, drama, and
movement of the Spanish and Portuguese bullfight. The traditional
version as couple'sdance originated in France, and was then adopted
in Spain and Portugal.
Jota Quirio

Jota Quirino or the Jota dedicated to the province of Quirino distinguished itself
from other versions of the jota throught the use of elongated bamboo castanets
that were not strung together, as compared to the traditional Spanish ones.
Performed during parties, the dance shows a mix of Andalucian jota steps with
typical Ilocano steps.

Kinaransa

The Kinaranza is a type of folk dance. This dance originated in Kalibo, Aklan
which is located in the Philippines. During the dance, the men hold the
woman's waist while she holds her skirt

Janggay

The Janggay or 'Igal Janggay" is one Badjao dance that is performed to the
tradition of the Pangalay. Pangalay being a predominant dance form favorite
among the gentle people of the Sulu archipelago.

Jota cabangan

The Jota Cabangan is a courtship dance from Cabangan, Zambales,

which is performed by the bride and groom at the traditional feast on
the eve of the wedding day, called sinadag. The dance depicts the
usual actions that were done by the groom in courting his bride, like
whispering by the window, touching the girl's feet secretly under the
table, and following the girl around.

Sarong banggi
Sarung Banggi, the beloved song of Bikol, was composed about 1910 by
Potenciano V. Gregorio of Libog, now Sto. Domingo , Albay. The composer wrote
Sarung Banggi one night when the chirping of a bird and the rustling of the
leaves woke him up. It became the favorite of local serenaders, and it spread
rapidly throughout the region.
Lulay

A few among those Philippine dances which can be classified as a

national folk dance. This dance is also available in versions from Ilo-ilo,
Mindoro, Laguna and Leyte. The version from Leyte appeared in the book
MGA AMBAHAN (1906) by the famous Waray writer Vicente de Veyra.

Abaruray

Abaruray is known in the Philippines

as Hapayan,Baruray, Tagayan, Pandanggo sa Baso and Abaroray. This is a
wine offering that signals the beginning of folk dancing and singing. The
woman dances with a glass of wine on her head from which she entices a
man of her choice to drink the wine in it.

Banga

"Banga" literally mean pots. The Banga or pot dance is a contemporary

performance of Kalinga of the Mountain Province in the Philippines.
This dance illustrate the languid grace of a tribe otherwise known as fierce
warriors.

Kini-kini

This dance is performed by the ladies of the royal court in preparation for an
important event. These ladies gracefully manipulate the apir or fan while
doing small steps or the so-called "kini-kini" which for them is a sign of having
a good upbringing.

Subli

Subli is the dance portion of a devotion performed in honor of the Mahal na

Poong Santa Cruz, a large crucifix of anubing wood with the face of the sun in
silver at the center. The icon was discovered in the early decades of Spanish rule
in what is now the town of Alitagtag, Batangas.
Tinikling

The dance originated in Leyte, an island in the Visayas in the central

Philippines. It imitates the movement of the tikling birds as they walk
between grass stems, run over tree branches, or dodge bamboo traps
set by rice farmers. ... Today tinikling is taught throughout the
United States.

Pandanggo sa ilaw

Pandanggo sa Ilaw is a very popular folk dance in the

Philippines. It is said to have originated from Mindoro, the seventh-
largest island in the Philippines. ... 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.

Magkasuyo

Magkasuyo is the traditional dance of the Philippines.

Spanish,Malay and Muslim are the unique mix that creates this
traditionalexpression of the dance arts.

Itik-itik

Itik-itik is a mimetic folk dance in The Philippines. It originated in the

province of [[Leyte (province)|] ... In Itik-itik (from the Waray language
word for "duck"), thedance steps imitate the movements of ducks
among rice paddies and swamplands, such as wading, flying, and short,
choppy steps.

Pandanggo sa oasiwas

Pandanggo Oasiwas. Pandango Oasiwas is a Spanish

Fandango dance which originated from the fishing town of Lingayen in
Pangasinan. ... The graceful & lively moves of the dancers gave the
name 'Oasiwas' which in the local dialect is known as 'swinging'.
Jota moncadea

The Jota Moncadena is the interpretation and adaptation by the old

people of Moncada, Tarlac. Hence, the dance is named after the place
from where it originated. It is a combination of Spanish and
Ilocano dance steps and music. The use of bamboo castanets makes
the dance lively, gay and delightful.

Pantomina

Pantomina (Spanish for pantomime) was originally a wedding dance

from the towns of Bicol's Estandarte and Sorsogon subregions. This
dance is tradionally performed during wedding festivities by the couple
and their visitors. The dance is still popular in the Bicol Region even up to
this time.

Paru-parong bukid

Ang "paru-parong bukid" ay isang kawikaan. Ito ay may malalim na

kahulugan na hindi alam ng lahat. Ang kawikaan ay tungkol sa isang
lalaki noong mga siglo na yoon. Kaya kung iisipin natin ang paru-paro
ay sumisimbolo sa isang lalaki; ang bulaklak ay sa babae.

Uyaoy

The grandest of all the Caao or feasts of the Ifugao of Mayaoyao in

Cordillera, the Uyaoy is composed of many bumayahs or caao that are
celebrated for the communitys well being. A common reson for celebrating
the Uyaoy is the reaffirmation of a Kadangyang or aristocratic class of his
social status in the community, and his possible entry to the villages council
of elders. Uyaoy is s display of various levels of composition, form, depth
and perspective brought by inspiration and gansa-based music.
Blit-B'laan

Blit-B'laan is a courtship dance of the B'laan, imitating birds during mating

season. The females scurry away, burying their heads under their wings, and
the males enjoy the chase. The B'laan women wear elaborate blouses,
necklaces, anklets, tiny bells, aromatic roots, and flowers. The men wear
equally ornate jackets over tight-fitting trousers

Kumintang

kumintang is a style of Philippine music and dance from the 19th

century. It is a traditional Filipino love song as well.
Also, kumintang is a Visayan term for the flower known in English
as rosy periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus). It is known as tsitsirika in
Tagalog.

Sayaw sa cuyo

Cuyo is a small island and the capital of Palawan. There, the feast day
of St. Augustin is traditionally celebrated with parades, processions and
small performances by groups coming from all over Cuyo Island and the
nearby islets.

Alcamfor

dance features a girl's handkerchief that is supposedly scented

with alkampor or naphtalene balls. The dance is also called Pandanggo
han Panyo. Pieces of clothing (dainty handkerchiefs or scarves included)
were kept inside wooden boxes in the olden days
malaguea

Malaguea is a lively festival dance that was brought by the Spaniards to

the Philippines. Literally, malaguea means 'anything from Malaga' or 'a
woman from Malaga', Malaga being a region in the Iberian peninsula which is
a part Spain

Pasigin

Pasigin came from the word Pasig, referring to the name of the river. The
dance interprets and takes inspiration from the life of the fishermen.

Tutup
Tutup is an occupational dance from Laminusa, Sulu which is famous for making a unique and finely-crafted
food cover also called tutup. The tutup is a colorful dome-shaped food cover fashioned by Tausug people from
a local variety of a screwpine or at times nipa. Strips of these materials are dyed with vibrant colors similar to
the colors of the famous vinta or sakayan that ply the wideness of the Sulu Sea

Leron-leron sinta

Leron, Leron sinta or "My Dear, Little Leron," is a popular Filipino folk song
from the Tagalog region. It is traditionally a work song, representing those
who work in the fields harvesting fruits, though the origin is unclear due to
the lack of scholarly literature that examines Philippine folk music.

Lawiswis kawayan

Lawiswis kawayan folk dance is known as the Waray folk dance. It is dance in the
Visayas region by the waray people. Through the years Lawiswis kawayan dance
is not only dance by the waray but also by the Filipinos in different region of the
Philippines and come up with 4 versions of the Lawiswis kawayan dance.

Kataka-taka

"Kataka-taka" literally means astonishing, amazing, or wonderful. In the

song, the lover expresses his/her amazement at how it all started with the
two of them just kidding around which now led them to "what" (either the
lover is too shy to call the current state of their relationship or is still not sure
what is going on, though he/she knows that it is leading to something
serious,that is, it is no longer a joke unlike at the start.
Danza

Danza is a form of music that can be varied in its expression. The Puerto
Rican national anthem, La Borinquea, was originally a danza that was later

altered to fit a more anthem-like style. Danzas can be either romantic or festive.

Bakya

Bakya is a very interesting and lively dance. In this dance, young girls and boys are supposed to
be teasing each other rhythmically with ther bakya

Singkil
The Singkl originated from the Maranao people who inhabit the shores of Lake
Lanao. It is derived from a story in the Darangen, the pre-Islamic Maranao
interpretation of the ancient Hindu Indian epic, the Ramayana. The name of the
dance itself means "to entangle the feet with disturbing objects such as vines or
anything in your path".

Alitaptap
The Aliptaptap Philippine Folkloric Group (APFG or Alitaptap) was named after a soft-
bodied nocturnal beetle of the Lampyridae family called alitaptap (firefly). Alitaptap has
a light-producing organ that produces beautiful flickering lights at the rear of the
abdomen as they surround a tree during the wee hours of the night. APFG is
compared to a flock of fireflies dancing beautifully and joyfully around that tree.

Sayaw sa bangko
Sayaw sa Bangko (dance on a bench) is a folk dance from the Pangasinan
province of the Philippines.
Performers dance on top of a bench that is normally six inches wide.
A slightly more well-known Philippine dance with similarities to Sayaw sa
Bangko is the tinikling, which employs bamboo poles.
Maglalatik

The performers all male execute the dance through hitting a single
coconut shell using the other at times the ones within the hands,
occasionally, the ones on your body, and frequently the shells used by
another dancer, all on time with a fast drumbeat.

Kappa Malong-malong

The Kapa Malong Malong is a traditional Maranao dance performed by

women wearing a malong, shawl, mantle or a headpiece. The men wear
a sash or waist-band, shorts or bahag, and a headgear or a turban which
is also used while working in the fields.

Habanera
The habanera is a folk dance that originated from Cuba. It is also known
as danza or danza habanera. The habanera is a social dance in duple
time and it is usually performed in a ballroom or on a stage. It is
performed at weddings and includes a procession of the bride and
grooms parents, the bridesmaids, and groomsmen, as well as an
exclusive performance by the newlyweds.

Kasanduayan

This dance came from Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. Maranao women living
near the shores of Lake Lanao walk nobly with their distinctive
movements, most particularly their graceful sway. Beaded and multi-
colored umbrellas purposely made for wedding parades are displayed in
this dance.

Bendian

Also popularly called Bendian, this circle dance of the Benguet of

Mountain Province is restaged, keeping true to the dance's
context and meaning. Long known as a dance to celebrate the
arrival of successful headhunters, the Bendayan has taken a new
face.
Manobo

The various dances among the Manobo entertain, educate, and propitiate
the gods. Among the Agusanon are the sinundo/singangga, dance ritual to
ward off epidemic busau; pangaliyag, courtship dance; pangasawa,
marriage ritual; kinugsik-kugsik, squirrel dance. Those witnessed and
described by Garvan (1931) in 1910 are the bathing dance, honey gathering
dance, hair plucking dance, sexual dance, and dagger or sword dance.

Sinakiki

The Sinakiki is a lively and playful dance from Rapu-Rapu, Albay. It is

performed during the island's colorful fiestas. In this dance, the actions of
a courting rooster and his evasive ladylove are mimicked.

Kalatong

The Kalatong is a rural dance that is named after the 3-foot bamboo object that the
dancers wear around their necks or waists. They beat this object in a fast rhythm,
believing this will bring luck and drive away evil spirits. Kalatong or Karatong have
dancers use kalatong or bamboo tube about a yard long, tied horizontally below the
waist and struck by two sticks to tap the rhythm of the dance. there are two
dances - The Tobong Kalatong, from Pangasinan, which is a ceremonial dance
performed to frighten the evil spirits away.

Putungan

Putungan. The crowning glory of Marinduque, dances the Putungan

exemplifies Marinduquenos penchant for living. Life in its various
stages is celebrated with songs and dances that allow the performers
to extend to the guest not only floral offering but also their whole
being. This is clearly seen in Marinduques great contribution to
Catanauan Cultural Heritage.
Manang biday

Manang Biday is an ethnic song in ilocos. This song implies the

courtship of a young maiden named in Manang Biday. Serenade call
this custom of the Filipinos until today still practicing by the Ilocano. It
also is a courtship dance.

Idaw

Idaw dance is another dance from Luzon region specically from the
northern part of Luzon, the Cordillera region. Idaw dance is a Bontoc dance
that represents a war ceremony. Idaw is a kind of bird that the tribal group
wants to capture because it is believe to be a lucky charm during a war and
having that kind of bird can lead them to victory against their opponents

Ragragsakan

Ragragsakan dance is an adaptation of a tradition in which

Kalinga women gather and prepare for a budong, or peace pact.
The Kalingga borrowed the beautiful word ragragsakan from the
Ilocano, which means "merriment." The two biggest occassions
for a ragragsakan in a Kalinga village are for the homecoming of
successful head takers and the culmination of peace-pact
between warring tribes. In this dance, Kalinga maidens balance
labba baskets on thier heads, wave colorful tribal blankets, and sing short salidumay songs as they snake
through the terrace dikes and skip through breaks in the path. This dance portrays the walk of the
industrious Kalingga women, carrying water pots on their heads and wearing the colorful hand-woven
"blankets of life" around their necks. Their walk imitates the climb up the Rice Terraces in the Mountain
Provinces of the Philippines. Ragragsakan was discovered by Ramon Obusan in Lubuagan, Kalinga
province among the Kalingga people. Ragragsakan came from the ILOCANO word "ragsak" which means
"happy". Ragragsakan thus, means "merrymaking".