are usually called “Religious dances” because of their purpose.

The terms “ethnic” and “traditional” are used when it is required to emphasize the cultural roots of the dance.

Dances are usually held at folk dance gatherings or social functions by people with little or no professional training, often to traditional music.

Dances are not generally designed for public performance or the stage, though they may later be arranged and set for stage performances.

The execution is dominated by an inherited tradition from various international cultures rather than innovation (though folk tradition changes over time).

New dancers often learn informally by observing others or receiving help from others.

tinikling - LOWLAND LUZON

Pandanggo sa Ilaw - Christianized Lowland of Luzon

sayaw sa banga - Highland of Luzon

pangalay - Moro

Bagobo - Lumad tribe

carinosa - Christianized Lowland of Luzon

maglalatik - Christianized Lowland of Luzon

pangalay ha patong - Moro

Kapa Malong Malong - Moro

manmanok - Highland of Luzon

It is defined as a popular dance considered as part of the tradition of a particular people or area.

It refers to a dance form which can be identified as originating with an ethnic culture and expressing the movement aesthetics of that culture.

Bang-Ingles is derived from the word “Bai le and Ingles” which means ________.

It has a step pattern of step, close, step.

It has a step pattern of point close.

It is a dance from Capiz that imitates the playful gestures of crabs.

It is a dance from Vigan, Ilocos Sur that mimics the fowles.

It is a dance from the Mandaya tribe in Eastern Mindanao that imitates the movements of hawks.

It is a dance wherein pots are balanced on the heads of young women to show their skill and stength as they do their task of fetching water.

It is a dance that portrays the planting and harvesting of rice.

It is the Philippine's National Dance wherein the dancers go through hide and seek movements with a fan or handkerchief to express their feelings to each other.

It is a dance wherein the dancers dance on top of a narrow bench, hopping and exchanging places without falling.

It is a dance wherein the dancers balance the lighted glasses as they perform difficult movements.

It is a bamboo royalty dance from Maranao wherein the prince and princess perform movements to the clashing bamboo poles.

It is one of the most popular dances in the Philippines wherein the dancers imitate the tikling bird by stepping and turning between the two long bamboo poles that are beaten.

is a dance that expresses the people's love of nature and gratitude to the gods.

Ethnic dances are inspired by the people's ways of life.

karatong dance - Cuyo, Palawan

A dance where dancers collect flowers from the mango tree.

dance originated from Binan, Laguna where male dancers demostrates a mock fight between the Muslims and Christians over a latik.Dancers are wearing coconut shells on their chest,arms,legs and hands.