Philippine Folk Dance

1. It is an entertaining dance that is usually performed on festive social occasions like weddings and birthdays.

• Tinikling

• Binasuan

• Itik-Itik

• Pandanggo sa Ilaw

2. It is a Muslim-influenced dance.

• Kappa Malong-Malong

• Pandanggo sa Bangko

• Maglalatik

• Singkil

3.It is originated from the Maranao people who inhabit the shores of Lake Lanao.

• Tinikling

• Cariñosa

• Maglalatik

• Singkil

4. It is a mock war dance that depicts a fight over coconut meat, a highly-prized food.

5. It is performed on top of a narrow bench. Dancers need good balance as they go through a series of movements that include some impressive acrobatics.

6. The mother of Philippine folk dance.

7. She made a list of dances arising among the Christian Filipinos that have folk religious flavor.

8. Dancers make a number of flirtatious movements as they hide behind fans or handkerchiefs and peek out at one another.

9. It’s steps mimic the way a duck walks, as well as the way it splashes water on its back to attract a mate.tik

10. It is considered by many to be the Philippines’ national dance.