Traditional & Creative Dances in the Philippines

Have a long cultural history incorporating influences from immigrants and conquerors while maintaining Filipino roots.

• Filipino Folk and Ethnic Dances

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These are traditional dances that reflect the culture, history, and way of life of various ethnic groups in the country.

• Modern dances

• Folk dances

These dances have been passed down through generations and are often performed during festivals, celebrations, and social gatherings.

• Modern dances

• Folk dances

This is a courtship dance that involves graceful movements and the use of a fan or handkerchief.

• Cariñosa

• Pandanggo sa Ilaw

A dance performed with lighted oil lamps balanced on the hands and head.

• Tiklos

• Pandanggo sa Ilaw

Is a Filipino fold dance from the Visayas that reflects the bayanihan (cooperative) spirit of farmers, performed with lively steps to celebrate teamwork and camaraderie.

• Tiklos

• Maglalatik

A mock war dance from Laguna that uses coconut shells as props and percussions.

• Kuratsa

• Maglalatik

A courtship dance from the Visayas, often performed at weddings and fiestas.

• Kuratsa

• Singkil

A Maranao dance that narrates the story of "Darangen" using fans and bamboo poles.

• Tinikling

• Singkil

A dance that mimics the movements of the tikling bird, performed with bamboo poles.

• Tinikling

• Singkil