PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES – List Of Filipino Dances

Here Is The List Of Philippine Folk Dances

PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES – In this topic, we will now take a look at the list of some of the famous Philippine folk dances.

These folk dances shows the diverse culture of the Philippines. They are also the living proof of Philippine history.

Here are the following dances:

1. Itik-Itik

A folk dance originating from Surigao Del Sur. the dance is mimicing the movements of a duck, specificaly how a duck splashes in the water to attract its partner.

2. Tinikling

Considered to be the Philippine national dance aside from its rival, Cariñosa, but still unconfirmed. This dance imitates the movements of the tinikling bird walking through tall grasses and tree branches. It requires two bamboo poles. The challenge of this dance is to try not to get your feet hurt between the poles.

3. Sayaw Sa Bangko

This dance requires a narrow bench. Dancers must have good balance and control to perform this dance. This is a dance from the Pangasinan province.

4. Pandanggo sa Ilaw

This dance emerged from the Spanish dance Fandango. This dance was performed using three oil lamps: one from the head, and two from the hands. Women usually perform this dance but there are times when malles perform the pandanggo.

5. Maglalatik

A mock war cry dance which is described as a battle for coconuts. Males wear pairs of coconut husks on themselves and dance with slapping the husks to the rhythm

6. Cariñosa

Another dance which was called the Philippine National Dance aside from its rival, Tinikling. The name cariñosa means “loving or affectionate one”. It is basically a dance meant for flirting. A fan or a handkerchief is usually plays a vital role in performing this dance.

7. Pantomina

Also known as the “Dance of the Doves”, this dance mimics the courtship between doves and at the same time, a courtship between two lovers.