1.

Banga

Tribe: Kalinga

The Banga or pot dance is a contemporary performance of Kalinga of the

Mountain Province in the Philippines. This dance illustrates
the languid grace of a tribe otherwise known as fierce warriors.
2. Maglalatik

Maglalatik was originally performed in Biñan, 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 town’s patron saint, San
Isidro Labrador.
3. Pandanggo sa Ilaw

Pandanggo sa Ilaw - The word pandanggo comes from the Spanish

dance “fandango”characterized with lively steps and clapping
while following a varying ¾ beat. Pandanggo requires excellent
balancing skill to maintain the stability of three tinggoy, or oil lamps, placed
on head and at the back of each hand. This famous dance of grace
and balance originated from Lubang Island, Mindoro.
 4. Balse

Balse was a popular dance in Marikina, Rizal during the Spanish times.
Balse (valse in Spanish) means waltz. This dance was performed after
the lutrina ( a religious procession) and the music that accompanied the
dancers was played by the musikong bungbong (musicians using
instruments made of bamboo).
 5. Jotabal

It is derived from the words Jota and valse. Jota is a popular dance
introduced in the Philippines by the Spaniards. Valse means waltz, a
step or a dance in 3/4 time. This lively festival dance originated in
Camohaguin, Gumaca, Quezon (formerly Tayabas).
B. Philippine Folk Dances from Visayas

1. Tinikling

Tinikling means "bamboo dance" in English. The dance 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.
Dancers imitate the tikling bird's legendary grace and speed by
skillfully maneuvering between large bamboo poles.
 2. 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.
C. Philippine Folk Dances from Mindanao

1. Itik-Itik

The Itik-Itik is a dance from Surigao del Norte, in which the movements
of a duck are imitated. An itik is a species of duck.
 2. Singkil

The Maranao dance called Singkil is in the repertory of all Filipino dance
troupes. In 1958 the Bayanihan Dance troupe started with a
simple version and has since developed it into a theatrical and stylized
spectacle to the point of its becoming the troupe's signature piece.