traditional folk dance

a form of expression of oneself through rhythmic movement

the oldest form of dance and the earliest form of communication the traditional dance of a given country which evolved naturally with everyday activities Example: occupations, customs/culture, festivals, rituals

is the legendary “Mother of Philippine Folk Dancing”. It was her dream to promote the teaching of folk dances in the Physical Education curriculum of Philippine schools.

received the “Philippine Republic Award of Merit” for her untiring efforts in collecting, compiling, and propagating folk dances, and for her outstanding contribution to the advancement of Filipino culture in the field of dance. She wrote several books about Philippine Folk Dance. She founded the Philippine Folk Dance Society to bring together Physical Education students, teachers, administrators, and individuals interested in folk dancing.

Are those that move the body in space in any direction with the feet as the moving base.
Examples:    walking, running, jumping

Are those in which various parts of the body move in space with a fixed base. The base may be standing, kneeling, sitting or lying

Dances reflects rituals Spaniard or other which celebrate their foreigners daily lives - a good foot on the harvest, health, peace, Philippines war.

is done to drive evil spirits so it could be played during wakes as practiced in some tribes in the eastern municipalities. The pattong or tallibeng could also be played during a ritual called sagawsaw for it has psychological healing effects to someone who is mentally disturbed.

literally mean pots. Is a performance of Kalinga of the Mountain Province in the Philippines.

Philippine aristocrats created Filipino adaptations of European dances. Dances reflects socialites to the Christianity, and stringed music of European art and the Rondallaculture.
Examples: jotas, fandanggos, mazurkas, waltzes