THE ART OF DANCING

DAN
It focuses on the discussion
about the art of dance with
particular objective of CE
creating appreciation for the
combined arts of body
movement and music.

DANCE AS AN ART
Dance is a rhythmic and expressive movement of
the body in successive movement usually
accompanied by music. It has been said to be the
mother of the arts, for its the oldest of the art
which actually reflects mans age old need to
communicate different emotions such as joy, grief,
excitement and others. Dance simply started as
mans own life for almost all occasions, in whatever
aspects, as birth, death, healing of the sick, asking
for forgiveness, war, marriage were celebrated by
dancing. There are dances that express
thankfulness for a good harvest, in celebration of
religious festivities, or just a mere pleasurable
expression of the body. It uniquely intensifies
different moods and emotions that somehow
deepen everybodys feelings.

REASONS WHY DO
PEOPLE DANCE

It has been used in worship.

It plays a role in courtship.
It serves as a form of acquaintance for a man
and woman.
It is an expression of the joy one feels.
As in old times, it brings magical power s to
people.
It brings victory or somehow restores health
to life.
It even breaks the monotony of the daily
activities.
It serves to entertain others.
It gives beauty and inspiration to others.
It provides personal and effectiveness of
communication.

SIGNIFICANT FEATURES OF
THE DANCE AS AN FORM
Two kinds of movement
1.Movement within the
body which includes the
hand and arms.
2.Movement from one
space to another.

Features of Dance
1.MUSIC It is closely related to dance for it plays a significant
role in it. It is used as accompaniment that somehow motivates
the dancers movement.
2.MOVEMENT It refers to action of dances with the use of their
bodies to create organized patterns.
3.THEME It pertains to the content or main ingredient of the
dance. It actually conveys the message of the dance.
4.TECHNIQUES - It refers to the skill in executing movement. As
a dancer, one needs to have a complete control over the muscles
of his body for him to be said technically proficient.
5.DESIGN It refers to the arrangement of movements
according to pattern in time (either fast or slow) and space (ones
position in relation to his background).
6.PROPERTIES AND COSTUME These contribute to the visual
effect of dance. The costumes can somehow relate closely to the
beliefs and environment of people.

KINDS OF DANCE
1.ETHNOLOGIC DANCE This is a dance that is indigenous to a
certain race or country. The term ethnic is used to distinguish
religious dances, and designed as hymns of praise to a god, or to
bring on good fortune in peace and war. They are symbolic in
meaning that cant be understood easily by persons who dont
belong to the ethnic group.
2. SOCIAL DANCE These are popular type of dancing for pleasure
as generally performed by pairs or group of people following a
definite step or pattern. Most of these have specific rhythms and
coordinated with the movement and steps of the body, hand, foot
and head.
a. BALLROOM DANCE It actually originated as square dance
which was followed by waltz, tango, foxtrot, swing, etc.
b. FOLK DANCE It usually derived from ethnic dances. People all
over the world have their own folk dances as distinct to their
specific culture.

KINDS OF DANCE
3. SPECTACULAR OR THEATRICAL DANCE These are dances which
are intended for viewing audience. Usually, these are performed
for the entertainment of spectators.
a. BALLET Its the ultimate expression of art in dance which
originated in the royal courts during the middle ages. The term
ballet refers to series of solo and converted dances with poses and
steps combined with light flowing figures, music accompaniment
and expressive scenic accessories of a dramatic atmosphere. The
movement of the dance is subject to definite discipline of the body,
hands, legs and others. Usually a ballet includes staging, scenery,
costumes dancing and music; but no singing and dialogue.
b. MODERNDANCE It is often characterized as something natural
and free. It is also been called as expressional dance. This dance
emerged as a form of a revolt against the strictness governing the
old forms of dance. It has varied styles of movements based on the
new trend; therefore, it doesnt stick to conventions. The major
emphasis of this dance is on the expression through the dancers
execution.

The Elements of
Dance
Body
Action
Space
Time
Energy

FILIPINO FOLK
DANCES

1.PANDANGO SA ILAW Its typical folk dance originated in

Ilokano region. Its a very popular dance which express in
different versions. It is the most difficult for the female
dancers that they have to balance these oil lamps, one on
her head and two on each palm. Its a dance of grace and
skill.
2.ITIK-ITIK This fascinating dance originated from a dance
called sibay. It is a native dance interpreting the playfulness
if duckling wading in the river.
3.HABANERA SOLTERA This dance is from Ilocos Sur. This
dance is performed by the bride to be and her close friends
at the traditional social gathering on the eve of the
wedding. This is brides farewell to the state of single
blessedness.

FILIPINO FOLK
DANCES

4.SINGKIL Its a dance based on the Maranao epic Bantugan. It

features a beautiful princess dancing gracefully over clashing
bamboo pole nimble followed by a nimble prince. It is a Lanao
court dance which women of royal blood have to learn.
5.TINIKLING It is a native dance presenting using long bamboo
sticks from which the dancers hop from one pole to another.
6.JOTABAL
7.PANDIWATA
8.OBANDO-amed after a town in Bulacan.Obando Danceis a
dance of rural Philippines. Attire is the native "balintawak" and
"salakot" for the ladies and "barong tagalog and "buntal" hats for
the gentlemen. 9.SAKUTING- a folk dance of the Ilocanos usually
performed during Christmas. Groups of boys and girls go to
perform from house to house receiving many gifts in return. Note
the two sticks used to produce the rhythmic sound. (Baranggay
Folk dance Troupe Philippine Normal College).

FILIPINO FOLK
DANCES
10.KAPPA MALONG MALONG- Also called Sambi sa Malong,
this Maranao dance shows themany ways of wearing a
malong, a simple tubular yet highlyfunctional piece of cloth.
The traditional womens version shows this cloth of
countless colorful designs
11.BINANOGBANOG-A dance in imitation of the hawk. Held
in reverence to the bird for it not to do harm to the
community.
12.DUGSU-is a ceremonial dance among the Manobo
people in Bukidnon, Agusan and Misamis Oriental .
13.KUMENTANG- The graceful hand movements from the
wrist going clock or counter clockwise while danding. this is
atypical Characteristic movement of the hands in Philippine
folk dances.

FILIPINO FOLK
DANCES

DUGSO

FILIPINO FOLK
DANCES

BINANOGBAN
OG

FILIPINO FOLK
DANCES

OBANDO

FILIPINO FOLK
DANCES

KUMENTANG

FILIPINO FOLK
DANCES

SAKUTING

FILIPINO FOLK
DANCES

KUMINTANG

SAMPLES OF
DANCE

MODERN DANCE

SAMPLES OF
DANCE

SOCIAL DANCE