-originated in Pangasinan
- “ with the use of drinking glasses” glasses filled with rice wine , placed on the head
and on each hand.
- this dance basically shows off balancing skill of the performers.
- Common in weddings, fiestas and special occasions.
Binasuan
- originated from Spain.
- commonly performed at formal affairs like inaugural balls where prominent members
of the government participate and enjoy.
Rigodon
-pandanggo comes from the Spanish dance “fandango” characterized with
lively steps and clapping while following a varying ¾ beat.
- it requires excellent balancing skill to maintain the stability of the three
tinggoy, or oil lamps, placed on head and on each hand.
- originated from lubang island, Mindoro
Pandanggo sa Ilaw
- “subli” is from two tagalog words “subsub” meaning falling on head and “bali” which
means broken.
Sublian
- Commonly performed during festivals in Bohol and other Visayans towns,
- this dance portrays a young couple’s attempt to get each other’s attention.
- performed in a moderate waltz style.
Kuratsa
- originated from Surigao Del Norte.
- its steps are similar to the movements of a duck, (Itik,in Filipino)
- the dance believed to have originated from the dance Sibay a bird dance that came
from neighboring Visaya
Itik-itik
- considered as the national folkdance with a pair of dancers hopping between two
bamboo poles held just above the ground and struck together in time to music. - originated from Leyte Province.
- this dance is in fact a mimic movement of “tikling birds” hopping by trees, grass stems
or over bamboo traps set by farmers.
-this dance performed with remarkable grace and speed jumping between bamboo poles
Tinikling
-originally performed in Biñan, Laguna
- mock war dance fight between the Moros and Christians over the prized Latik or
Coconut.
-this dance is also shown to pay tribute to the town’s patron saint, San Isidro
Maglalatik
- is the main female character in Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere
- this dance is a mix of Spanish gracefulness and customized native props, suchs as
bamboo castanets and Asian Fan.
-Female dancers wear Maria Clara dress;Men are in Barong Tagalog
Maria Clara
- decribes an affectionate, friendly and lovable woman.
-this dance is performed in flirtatious manner with fans and handkerchiefs to assist the
dancer’s hide and seek movements.
Carinosa
-named after the capital of the Phil., Manila.
-adaptation of Castilian Jota afloats with the clacking of bamboo castanets
played by the dancers themselves.
La Jota Manilena
-originated in Abra
-interprets a mock fight between Ilokano Christians and Non-Christians with training
sticks as props.
-traditionally performed during Christmas at the town plaza or from house-to-house as
a caroling show.
Sakuting
-meaning “Dance of the Doves”
-originally performed in Sorsogon’sKasanggayahan Festival every 3rd week of Ocotber.
-their costumes are colorful and dance with the tune of pantomina song.
Pantomina
