Introduction to Philippine Folkdances

It is the oldest form of dance probably one of the earliest forms of communication.

• Ballroom

  dancing

• Modern

  dancing

• Folk

  dancing

• Hip-hop

  dancing

Folk dancing is also and expression of oneself through _____.

• hand

  movements

• patterned

  movements

• head

  movements

• simple

  movements

Folkdance is Defined as the _________ of the given country which evolved naturally and spontaneously with everyday activities.

• religious dance

• ceremonial dance

• traditional dance

• common dance

She is the First National Artist in Dance who puts her her most genius way wrote down the instructions in words, some of the varied folkdances of the country purposely adapting them for the classroom use and instruction.

• Francheska Reyes Aquino

• Princess Reyes Aquino

• Francisca Reyes Aquino

• Francesca Reyes Aquino

These are dances that portray the activity that characterizes specific jobs, industries, or human work.

• Occupational

  Dances

• Religious or Ceremonial Dances

• Comic Dances

• Game Dances

An example of these dances are Dugsu, Sua-ku-Sua, Putong, and Sta. Clara Pinung-pino. What kind of folkdances are these in the Philippines?

• Courtship Dances

• Wedding Dances

• Occupational Dances

• Religious or Ceremonial Dances

These are dances with amusing and funny movements mainly intended for entertainment like Makonggo, kinoton.

• Courtship Dances

• Game Dances

• Comic Dances

• Wedding Dances

What nature of Philippine folkdances have some play elements and are performed for recreational purposes?

• Courtship Dances

• Game Dances

• Comic Dances

• Religious or Ceremonial Dances

These depict love-making of dances with love themes.

• Courtship Dances

• Wedding Dances

• Religious or Ceremonial Dances 

• Comic Dances

An examples of these dance are Pandang-pandang, Kandingan, Pantomina. What kind of folkdances are these in the Philippines?

• Courtship Dances

• Game Dances

• Wedding Dances

• Religious or Ceremonial Dances