dance scholar that the diversity of Philippine dances reflects the different contexts and experiences of the
people
Basilio Esteban S. Villaruz
oldest dances in the Philippines
tinikling
movements of the tinikling bird as it navigates
grass stems
tinikling
Other popular dances in the country:
Mother of Filipino folk dances
francisca reyes aquino
first Filipina to be awarded of the Order of the
National Artists for Dance
- unesco
francisca reyes aquino
francisca reyes aquino
Cristina Luna
leonor orosa goquingco
leonor orosa goquingco
Piano Performance and Artistic Expression
merged folk dance with ballet
leonor orosa goquingco
famous choreographies of leonor orosa goquingco
Philippine Life, Legend, and Lore in Dance, inspired by the traditional dances of the Igorots.
Filipinescas - leonor orosa goquingco
extensive exploration of the invaluable music and dance traditions of the Filipino people
The Dances of the Emerald Isles: A Great Philippine Heritage
founded the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group (ROFG)
ramon obusan
dance company that showcases Filipino culture through dance and music
- natives
Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group (ROFG)
dance director for the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dancе Company
lucrecia reyes-urtula
oldest dance company in the nation
bayanihan dance company
lucrecia urtula most acclaimed performances
legendary founder of Ballet Philippines
alice reyes
Choreographer of the following ballet productions:
sixth National Artist for Dance
agnes locsin
“neo-ethnic” Filipino dance choreography
- encantada
agnes locsin