Philippine folk Dances and Modern 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.

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.

It is danced in the religious procession during fiesta of Biñan as an offering to San Isidro de Labrador.

• The Maglalatik

• La Jota Moncadeña

• The Pandanggo Oasiwas

• The Pantomina

Itik-Itik is a dance imitating what animal?

• Swan

• Flamingo

• Duck

• Chicken