DANCE

It is a way to bond and share

our talents with the rest of the
community
 European Dances
•1.Pandango
•2. Polka
•3. Ballroom
•4. Rigodon de honor
• 20th century classical ballet was introduced to the Filipino audiences
Afro-Cuban Dance
• 1. tango
• 2. samba
• 3. mambo
• 4. cha-cha
Aerobic dance is a dance routine made into
an exercise program.
• 3 Phases
• 1. warm-up
• 2. aerobic dance
• 3. capped with cool down exercise
BALLET- is both dance and a theater art. It is a
style and dance technique that follows strict set
of moves and performance. It is originated from
the European court spectacles.
 Ballet Form
1. Modern Ballet- uses traditional ballet technique and style set to
contemporary ideas and subject. It is a type of modern dance that
uses contemporary and sometimes experimental attitude toward
traditional dance techniques and style. This can be presented
outdoors and in other conventional venues.
2. Opera Ballet- its more modern version called Rock ballet. This type
of ballet combines dance and singing.
Mahal- one of the first rock opera ballet in the country. A collaborative
efforts of abel Labrador, Mon Faustmann etc.
Rama hari- by Ryan Cayabyab.
•3. Folkloric ballet- is a performance that
presents subjects and themes based on
the art and culture of a community.

•Alice Reyes- The pioneer of modern

dance in the Philippines and the founder
of Ballet Philippines.
Folk dance –performed by various cultural
groups throughout the country. It is often
performed during rituals, festivals, fiestas,
and other community celebrations.
Mimetic dance- dance movements that
imitate animals. Like kadal bleah- T’boli and
Kinabuwa- Mandya
Mananagat of cebu- imitates the movements
of fisherman
• Tanabong of Pangasinan- which mimics the steps in making a
broom.
• Tinikling of Waray- Considered as Phil. National dance and
the Subli of Batangas.
• Some folkdances are integral to festivals such as:
• Ati-atihan of Aklan
• Masakara of Bacolod
• Sinulog of Cebu.
Street dance
• Is a term used to describe vernacular dances or dances that
developed organically within the community.
• -is a dance form that began in urban open spaces such as parks,
streets, yards and night clubs rather than in formal dance studios.
• Ex. All star Dance Crew (2006 and 2008)
• Xb Gensan ( 2014)
Different contemporary theater forms in the
country:
• 1.Absurd- is a genre of modern play that deliberately exaggerates the
events and situations to emphasize a point.
• 2. Stage show or bodabil- is a theatrical presentation of various acts
and perfromances.
• 3. Breachtian Theater- is an example of modern theatrical show. It is
also referred to as epic theater.
• -proposition that the audience should not emotionally identity with
the character or action on stage but instead stimulate self-reflection
and critical analysis of the events unfolding in the play.
• Ex. Mother Courage and her Children and PETA with the play the
Good woman of Setzuan in 1970.
• 4. Children’s theater- are plays that are either performed by children
or adults for children.
• ACT- Ateneo Children’s Theater that annually produce plays since
1931.
• Mga kuwento ni Lola Basyang and Trumpets Playshop that retell
children’s fairy tales.
• 5. Melodrama is a nonmusical play that is intended to elicit tears and
emotional attachment to the characters.
• 6. Dramatic Monologue- is a play of play wherein an individual actor
speaks and acts out the character’s thoughts and emotions.
• Tula-dula –or play poem was developed by the UP in the 1970’s.It is
minimalist in attack wherein a poem is dramatized by a narrator who
recites the piece and two or three actors provide the movement and
the sound effects.
• -The first tula-dula was performed in 1975 by Jose F. Lacaba and was
entitled Ang mga kagila-gilalas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni Juan de la
Cruz.
• 7. Political Theater- is a from of theater whose intention is to
transform or improve the current system of the government.
• -one type of this play is SEDITIOUS PLAY-sometimes called symbolic
dramas. These plays present a rebellious attitude toward the people
in power or the government.
• 8. Musical Theater- are plays wherein music is an essential part of the
production. This includes traditional Filipino theater such as sarswela
and ritualistic dramas.
• 9. Realism-is a type of drama that provides an accurate depiction of
real-life situations.
• Psychological Realism pertains to plays that focus on the individual
character’s problems and situations.