Philippine Folk Dances

A Philippine folk dance that originated in Leyte

• Singkil

• Tinikling

• Maglalatik

• Itik-itik

Answer explanation

Tinikling is one of the most famous dances in the Philippines. The movements of this Filipino folk dance imitate the movements of the tikling bird as it walks around through tall grass and between tree branches. People use bamboo poles to perform this Filipino traditional dance. Tinikling is composed of three basic steps which include singles, doubles, and hops. 

A cultural dance in the Philippines that originated in Surigao del Sur

• Cariñosa

• Maglalatik

• Itik-itik

• Singkil

Answer explanation

The itik-itk is named after a species of duck (itik), whose movements the dance imitates. This example of Philippine folk dance from Surigao del Sur mimics how the itik walks and splashes water to attract a mate.

An example of Philippine folk dance that originated in Biñan, Laguna

• Maglalatik

• Pandanggo sa Ilaw

• Singkil

• Cariñosa

Answer explanation

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

Maglalatik is danced in the religious procession during the fiesta of Biñan, Laguna as an offering to San Isidro de Labrador, the patron saint of farmers.

A local dance in the Philippines originated in Panay Island. It’s a courtship dance in the Philippines.

• Binasuan

• Sayaw sa Bangko

• Cariñosa

• Kuratsa

Answer explanation

The dancers make several movements as they peek out at one another behind fans or handkerchiefs.

A traditional folk dance in the Philippines that originated in Pangasinan. It is performed on top of a narrow bench.

• Sayaw sa bangko

• Pantomina

• Singkil

• Binasuan

Answer explanation

To ace this ethnic dance in the Philippines, dancers need good balance as they go through a series of movements that include some impressive acrobatics.