COMPREHENSIVE WRITTEN REPORT

NAMES OF Abas, Amani S.

REPORTERS: Agapito, Irish Claire M.
Aligarbes, Nelson M.
Aras, Philippe
Barruga, Ella Kim G.

MAJOR: Computer System Servicing

SUBJECT CED-13-301A
CODE / PE 03- Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness I
SUBJECT
TITLE:

TIME / DAY / 8AM-10AM/ FRIDAY/

ROOM: RTU Quadrangle

TOPIC: Introduction History, Definition of Philippine Folk Dances

LEARNING At the end of the learning period, the students should be

OUTCOMES able to:
a. Learn and explain the history, definition of Philippine
folk dances.
b. Identify and discuss the definition of folk dances.
c. Classify Philippine folk dances.

REPORT CONTENTS:

Main Topic: Introduction History, Definition of Philippine Folk Dances

Sub-Topic: Philippines’ boundless passion for dance

EXAMPLES:

History of Filipino Folk Dance

The history of Philippine folk dancing incorporates influences from

immigrants and conquerors while at the same time maintaining
distinctly Filipino roots. Philippine folk dancing is a true reflection of daily life in
past centuries while enchanting modern audiences at the same time.
 Philippine folk dances have peculiar combination of Spanish and Oriental
movements. Our contact with the Spaniards for more than three centuries has
greatly influenced our music and dances so that we have adopted much of the
Occidental movements.

Most of the folk dances from the mountainous region in the northern part
of the Philippines came from tribes’ rituals, prayers and celebrations. The folk
dances in the Tagalog region located between north and central Philippines
(including the country’s capital Manila) had significant Spanish and European
influences. Dances in the central part of the country called the Visayan region
were mostly inspired by animal movements. In the Mindanao region, located in
southern Philippines, folk dances were mainly influenced by Muslim culture, as
this was the only Philippine region never under Spanish rule.

As a form of recreation, folk dances help promote national goodwill by

depicting the habits and customs of Filipino people all over the world.

Francisca Reyes Tolentino-Aquino is considered the mother of Philippine

folk dances. The original and foremost dance troupe that was organized by Mrs.
Tolentino was the University of the Philippines Folk Songs and Dance Troupe. This
group of dancers and singers toured the towns and provinces around Manila to
dance and sing for the people. These groups have gone outside the country dancing
their way to win the love, admiration, and appreciation of our foreign friends.

Definition of Folk Dances

Folk dances refer to dances that share some or all of the following attributes:
 Performed in an informal get-together of people, with little or no
professional training, to traditional music or based on traditional movements;
 Originally not designed for public performance on stage, although
traditional folk dances were later arranged and set for stage performances;
 Execution is dominated by an inherited tradition passed on from one
generation to another rather than by innovation (although like all folk
traditions, there can also be changes over period of time)
 Informally learned by new dancers by observing others and or receiving
help from others.

Filipino folk dances are classified in the following manner:

1. National Dances
These are traditional dances throughout the Philippines with a
common basic movement or pattern but with slight variations.
Examples of which are Cariñosa, Kuratsa, and Balitaw.
2. Local or Regional Dances
These are dances found only in certain localities or regions,
examples of these are Espranza, Alcamfor, and Roogelia.
3. Occupational Dance
 These are dances that depict actions associated to occupations,
industries, and phases of human labor. They are reflected in
Pabirik, Mananguete, and Kin-aras.
4. Religious or Ceremonial Dances
These are dances that are performed in connection with religious
vows, practices, and ceremonies. They are found in dances of
ancestors and in the foreign influences. Examples are Dugso,
Obando and Sinulog.
5. Courtship Dance
These are dances depicting love making or has love themes.
Examples are Helehele Bago Quire, Aringguinding-guinding, and
Maramion.
6. Wedding Dances
These are dances performed by newlyweds with their friend and
relatives, or by the father of the bride or the mother of the groom.
Examples of these are Pantomina, Pandang-pandang, and Soryano.
7. Festival Dances
These dances are performed in connection with a celebration or a
feast like barrio fiesta, good harvest, or good fortune. These are found
in Kuratsa, Zapateado, and La jota.
8. War Dances
These dances are intended to show imaginary combat or duels
with the use of fighting equipment like the bolo, kris, or spear.
These are evident in Sagayan and Inabaknon dances.
9. Comic Dances
These are dances with funny and humorous movements mainly
intended for entertainment. Kinoton and Pinuhag are examples of
comic dances.
10. Game Dances
These are dances that have some play elements for recreational
purposes. Examples are Pabo, Sineñalan, and Lubi-lubi.

References
 Flordeliza et al. (2015) Dance Evolution and Appriciation.FATIMA
EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, INC. Esteves R.V (n.d) History of the
Philippine Folk Dance. Retrieved from
https://www.scribd.com/document/148010045/History-of-the-Philippine-Folk-
Dance