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What are the general classifications of Philippine folk dances according to nature?
These are some of the examples on how to categorize dances according to their nature. Philippine folk dances also have its classification according to suites, and these are as follow: Cordillera dances, Spanish Influence dances, Muslim dances, Lumad dances, and the Counrtyside dances.
What are the nature of folk dances?
A folk dance is a dance developed by people that reflect the life of the people of a certain country or region. Not all ethnic dances are folk dances. For example, ritual dances or dances of ritual origin are not considered to be folk dances. Ritual dances are usually called “Religious dances” because of their purpose.
What is the nature and characteristic of folk dance?
It is traditional. It is an expressive behavior. Simple basic rhythm dominates the folk dance and establishes the pattern of movement. An unknown choreographer creates a folk dance.
What is the nature and background of tinikling?
The dance originated in Leyte, Island in Visayas. It 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.
What is the nature of ethnic dance?
At the base of ethnic dance are those that imitate nature and life while at the social core are performed rituals that keep an ethnolinguistic group (or a convergence of several) which is spirited and cohesive. Dancing as such is a form of survival as much as it is spiritual and social expression.
What is the meaning of traditional dance?
Traditional dancing can be another term for folk dance, or sometimes even for ceremonial dance. The term ‘Traditional’ is more frequently used when the emphasis is on the cultural roots of the dance. Traditional dancing is generally more of a social activity rather than competitive, but it is normally choreographed.
What is the nature nature of Philippine folk dance?
Nature Nature of Philippine Folk dance OCCUPATIONAL DANCES depict actions of a particular occupation. (e.g. Planting, Punding) RELIGIOUS/CEREMONIAL associated with religion, vows and ceremonies. (e.g. Dugsu, Sua-sua) COMIC DANCES depict funny movements for entertainment.
What is the importance of folk dance in our life?
Many modern folk dance festivals still feature ancient dances performed in colorful costumes used during the tribal period of the Philippines. The various cultures of the different countries in the world have been made more colorful, beautiful, and vibrant because of folk dances that reflect who they are.
What are the different types of dance styles?
OCCUPATIONAL DANCES depict actions of a particular occupation. (e.g. Planting, Punding) RELIGIOUS/CEREMONIAL associated with religion, vows and ceremonies. (e.g. Dugsu, Sua-sua) COMIC DANCES depict funny movements for entertainment. (e.g. Kinotan, Makonggo) GAME DANCES done with play elements. (e.g. Lubi-lubi, Pavo)
What are the national dances of the islands?
1. NATIONAL DANCES found throughout the islands. (e.g. Rigodon, Carinosa, Jota) – Originated from Spain, this dance is commonly performed at formal affairs like inaugural balls where prominent membersof the government participate and enjoy.