When did Francisca Reyes-Aquino died?

Where was Francisca Reyes-Aquino born?

What was Francisca Reyes-Aquino’s highest educational attainment?

In which university did Francisca Reyes-Aquino study and later work?

Who sent Francisca Reyes-Aquino to research folk songs and dances in the provinces?

What was the result of her research in 1927?

Approximately how many basic steps and folk dances did she gather in her research?

Which prestigious award did Francisca Reyes-Aquino NOT receive?

In what year was she designated National Artist of the Philippines for Dance?

What was her role at the University of the Philippines before becoming director in charge of women?

Francisca was the eldest of the three children ___ & ___.

Early Schooling of Francisca

High School Teacher's certificate

Bachelor of Science in Education Degree

Master of Arts Degree in UP

While still studying at the University, she worked as a student assistant at its of department of physical education.

She was designated National Artist of the Philippines for Dance

Dances of the Cordillera Groups

This literally means pots. This is a contemporary

performance of Kalinga of the Mountain Province.

heavy earthen pots, as many as seven or eight at a time, are balanced on the

heads of maidens as they trudge to the beat of the "gangsa" displaying their

stamina and strength as they go about their daily task of fetching water and

balancing the ---------

This dance portrays the walk of the industrious Kalinga women, carrying BASKETS on their heads and wearing the colorful hand-woven “blankets of life” around their necks. Their walk imitates the climb up the rice terraces in the Mountain Province. 

WESTERN-INFLUENCED DANCES/MARIA CLARA DANCES

were probably the first dances introduced, they resemble the French dances of the Middle Age and were preserved for the aristocrat class and special fiestas

became fashionable among different social classes were adopted and adapted to the tastes and needs of a colonial society and the conditions of a tropical archipelago. 

The costumes and props of the original dances (Western influenced) were either adopted or done away with:

The adaptations and interpretation of the _____ vary from region to region, performed during fiestas and usually by the elite. Their names were derived from the place where they are originated. 

It is a lively Spanish dance done to a slow to quick music. It is usually performed for merry making and entertainment. 

It is evident in majority of the Philippines folk dances.

It is a piece of music named after Havana in Cuba. Most of this dances come from Pangasinan and Ilocos Region. 

Here are an example of muslim dance specifically Maranao Tribe:

a maranao dance derived from the sounds of the bell anklets worn by the Princess as she leaps in and out of the crisscrossed bamboo poles

fan dance of Maranao maidens showcasing their simplicity and character.

a warrior dance that depicts the hero-warrior prince Bantugan’s preparation for the war, the actual combat and the victory

also called SAMBI SA MALONG, this Maranao dance shows the many ways of donning the MALONG, a tabular circle of cloth used as skirt, shawl or mantle.

Here are an example of muslim dance specifically Maguindanao Tribe:

• -It is a solo dance performance portrays an unmarried young woman who tries to gain the approval and support of her sultan master.

• -She can dance for two reasons. The first is to try to win the heart of her master and the second is to be able to make up for a mistake she has done.

-In this dance, the performer dances and poses in doll-like motions.

Here are an example of muslim dance specifically Tausug Tribe:

a dance imitating the graceful movement of the swift vinta as well as of the birds and fish of the Tausug world

a dance from Jolo, Sulu with an influence of chinese movements meaning “my pomelo tree”

Here are an example of ethnic dance specifically T'boli Tribe:

a dance imitating the movements of the MONKEY

is a traditional dance from the T’boli tribe, from Lake Cebu in the South Cotabato Province. This dramatic dance is performed during their planting and harvesting seasons and depicts the movements of an injured bird among its flock

Here are an example of ethnic dance specifically Bukidnon Tribe:

a dance by women commonly wearing a bell anklet done during thanksgiving for driving away bad spirits

Here are an example of ethnic dance specifically Manobo Tribe:

version of a HAWK dance

courtship dance that portrays and imitates the movement of a “banog” or hawk while flying originated by the Panay Suludnun/Bukidnon/Tumandok.

Here are an example of ethnic dance specifically Mandaya Tribe:

a dance imitating the movements of a HAWK

Here are an example of ethnic dance specifically Higaonon Tribe:

a typical dance of the Higaonons depicting a mother hen and her chicks being attacked by a ferocious hawk, three hunters save the hen from the clutches of the “Banog” or hawk

Here are an example of ethnic dance specifically Countryside/Rural Dances:

The subject matter of this dance is open combat between Christian and Muslim soldier over “LATIK” or coconut residue. What is unique is that no sword or dummy are used. Instead, each combatant has eight coconut shells tied to his body on the chest, behind the shoulders, above the knees, and on the hips. In addition, each combatant has a pierce of shell in each hand.

Depicts the movements of DOVES.

Dance from Tanjay, Negros Oriental which depicts the actions of mother doves fonding, caressing and feeding their young.

It is a dance named after the capital city of the Philippines, Manila, where an adaptation of Castilian Jota afloats with the clacking of bamboo castanets played by the dancers themselves. The costume and the graceful movements of the performers noticeably inspired by Spanish Culture.

Dancers hopping between two bamboo poles held just above the ground and struck together in time to music. Originated from Leyte Province, this dance is in fact a mimic movement of tikling birds hopping over trees, grass stems or over bamboo traps set by farmers. Dancers perform this dance with remarkable grace and speed jumping between bamboo poles.

This dance is one of the most popular dance in the Philippines and the favorite in Batangas. This dance is simply ceremonial in nature and this is performed as homage to the Holy Cross. The Holy Cross is known by the locals as the 'Mahal na Poong Santa Krus', and the Holy Cross plays an important role in the development of the dance. In fact, the Holy Cross is considered at the center of the dance and without the Holy Cross the dance will not materialize.

The _____ is an occupational dance from Paoay, Ilocos Norte. It depicts the beating of cotton pods to separate the seeds drom the fibers. Weavers in Paoay often engage themselves in abel-making contests. Dancers maneuver in and out of parallel batbat sticks, each about 18 inches long. The rhythm and speed of the beating of the sticks make for a lively and colorful display.

More popular as the Sayaw sa Obando, this among the few fertility dances of the Philippines, particularly among the lowland Christianized Filipinos. The dance is a sort a supplication prayer to Santa Clara (the town’s patroness) for married couple who find it hard bear a child. The supplicants, as we may call the dancers, follow the route of the procession dancing the pandanggo. The prayer ends with the ritualistic offering of duck or chicken eggs to the patroness.

It is a courtship dance that is popular in the islands of Cebu and Bohol. It is a pantomime of a courtship story. Females are dressed in Visayan folk costume, in patadyong while males are dressed in barong tagalog with white trousers.

It is a folk dance that originated in Bayambang, Pangasinan,. The word “binasuan” means “with the use of drinking glasses.” The dancers balance glasses

on their heads and in their hands as they move. The glasses are filled with rice wine, which makes any misstep a messy mistake.

Bamboo noisemakers played by Cuyunen men to accompany gaily dressed ladies in a boisterous street parade.

Meaning “Dance of the Doves”. This dance is the highlight of Sorsogon’s Kasanggayahan Festival every third week of October. Groups of participants, mainly elderly in colourful costumes, dance to the tune of Pantomina song. It is a courtship dance originated from imitating the courtship and lovemaking of doves that then showed during the dance where men attempt to please the women.

Dance which means “Dance of a Bench”. A lively and skillful dance from the barrio of Pangapisan, Lingayen, Pangasinan.

It is a dance from the orovince of Abra. It was originally an all-male dance performance presenting a mock fight between Ilocano Christians and non-

Christians using sticks.

It is a circle dance, of Ibaloy. This was long known as a dance to celebrate the arrival of successful headhunters. The circular movements pf the dance symbolize unity and harmony among the Ibaloys. Now a part of every Benguet festivity with the circles slowly giving way to other formations and interpretations. .

It is commonly performed during festivals in Bohol and other Visayan towns, this dance portrays a young playful couple’s attempt to get each other’s attention.

According to history of this dance, a young woman named Kanang (short for Cayetana) happened to be the best performer in the province of Surigao del Norte. At one baptismal reception, she was asked to dance the Sibay, and began improvising her steps in the middle of her performance imitating the movements of an “itik”, a duck, as it walks with choppy steps and splashes water on its back while attracting its mate.

Kalinga, Cordillera. This is a courtship dance that symbolizes a rooster trying to attract the attention of a hen. This is performed and portrayed by both male and female dancers as the rooster and hen respectively.

Kalinga, Cordillera. A tribal dance. The natives of Kalinga perform this dance in most of their social events. Male dancers hold gangsa or gong- a percussion instrument made of copper, and beat it with wooden stick.

Kalinga, Cordillera A tribal dance. This is a tradistional thanksgiving dance by the Kalinga tribe performed to celebrate good harvest and events such as birth of first-born child, victory in battles and weddings.

Abra, Cordillera A tribal dance. This dance stages a common family life in the Itneg or Tinguian society. It illustrates the family as the main foundation of the tribe`s community. Several traits of an ordinary family are shown. It depicts a father plowing the field while the mother caring for the children. But as soon as the father finishes work, the mother takes over on planting, sowing and all the remaining chores to do in the field. At this time the father is left to take care of the kids. During the dance a Local singer breaks into ______ or lullaby to put the baby to sleep. This is a dance taken from ____ lullaby, obviously portrays the different roles in a Tinguian family.

Cordillera Ifugao dance Famous in the Ifugao region, this dance is regularly staged during festivals in Lagawe. Three kinds of gong instruments such as, ordinary gongs, tobtob- a brass gong played by beating with open palms and, hibat, a kind of gong played by beating the inner surface with a softwood are used in this dance.

Benguet. This dance, which is more known as Bendian, is performers dance in a circle and show off their lively traditional steps.

Agusan. This is a ritual dance, which originated from Bagobo tribe living in the central uplands of Mindanao, imitating the movements of a hen, here banog or baby chicks, and a hawk. The hawk is sacred and is believed that it has the power over the well being of the tribe. The hawk tries to capture one of the baby chicks and is killed by the hunters.

Sulu.The dance is a unique fighting dance in a form of martial arts by the Tausug tribe. Performers demonstrate a battle between hawk and a cat. With their acrobatic movements and tough facial expressions, this dance is highlighted with the accompanying energetic beat of drums and gongs.

South Cotabato. A tribal dance where in the dancers perform simulation of movements of birds.

Palawan Cuyo is a small island and capital of Palawan. There, the feast day of St. Augustin is traditionally celebrated with parades, processions and small performances by groups coming from all over Cuyo Island and the nearby islets. Island dances, blended with strong Old Cuyo ethnicity and Spanish-influenced steps, are all brought out when Cuyo celebrates its festivals. Today, pretty young girls daintily swirl hats to the waltz and other European steps designed to bring out the freshness and glow of the performers.

Capiz- A Muslim dance. In rural gatherings, this dance offers much fun. ____ is a pet name for Leodegario. According to the legend and to the words of the song. ____ and Maisong (pet name for Dalmacio) once attended a feast commemorating the death of a townsman. While eating, Masiong choked on a piece of adobo so he called, “____! ____!” to ask for help to dislodge a bone from the adobo meal from his throat. In this dance, Masiong’s liking for feasts and the consequence of his gluttony are held up to playful ridicule.

Zamboanga Del Sur. A muslim dance. Originally performed by wealthy families during a wedding celebration, this fingernail dance is now a popular festival dance in Sulu.

DANCE IN LATIN AMERICA:

____ is a relic of Spanish occupation, a dance usually given by four men, whose leader is identified as St. James.

DANCE IN LATIN AMERICA:

____ is danced by young men who disguised themselves with masks and lean on sticks.

DANCE IN LATIN AMERICA:

____ is a popular couple dance among the rancheros of Mexico.

“Costilla” is an affection term used in Mexico for wives.

DANCE IN LATIN AMERICA:

____ means the “little cockroach” is a dance known all over Mexico.

DANCE IN LATIN AMERICA:

____ which means “the little maiden” is a dance popular in Mexico.

EUROPEAN FOLK DANCES

__________ is a very lively dance for big men due to the characteristic gesture of the arms and the energetic steps inherent among Russian dancers.

EUROPEAN FOLK DANCES

__________ is a traditional dance of farmers in Alemania.

EUROPEAN FOLK DANCES

__________ is an old-fashioned country dance among the village people in England.

EUROPEAN FOLK DANCES

__________ is a Hungarian “grief dance”.

EUROPEAN FOLK DANCES

__________ is a simple dance showing the national traits of the Danish people – friendly, kind, and helpful.

EUROPEAN FOLK DANCES

__________ is a humorous dance of Holland depicting how the boy teasingly asks a bite from an apple.

EUROPEAN FOLK DANCES

__________ is a vigorous folk dance from Scotland especially adapted for boys.

EUROPEAN FOLK DANCES

__________ is an occupational dance which means “little smith” where the clapping of the hands suggest the hammer and the anvil of the blacksmith.

EUROPEAN FOLK DANCES

__________ is a dance from Norway that depicts mountain climbing with the boy at the center as guide of the two girls behind him.

EUROPEAN FOLK DANCES

__________ is a dance which is a good example of round dances performed in the earlier centuries.

EUROPEAN FOLK DANCES

__________ originated in the province of Westphalia, is a popular dance among the peasants of Germany.

EUROPEAN FOLK DANCES

__________ is Bulgarian stamping dance.

EUROPEAN FOLK DANCES

__________ is a German delightful dance for girls.

Western Influenced - Quadrille Dances

A quadrille dance commonly performed in formal gatherings in a quadrille formation.

Western Influenced - Quadrille Dances

A quadrille dance from Tayabas, Quezon performed by old folks during the early 2 days.

Western Influenced - Quadrille Dances

A quadrille dance from Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Western Influenced - Quadrille Dances

A version of lanceros from Pangasinan.

Western Influenced - Quadrille Dances

A dance from Silay, Negros Occidental which was not in quadrille formation but in linear formation.

Western Influenced - Mazurka Dances

A social dance from Cuyo Island, and early Spanish settlement in Palawan.

Western Influenced - Mazurka Dances

A ______ named after Jagna town.

Western Influenced - Mazurka Dances

A premiere dance of the elite in Mindoro, and Don Antonio Luna, who considered best dancer of his time popularized it.

Western Influenced - Mazurka Dances

A traditional dance from Bohol which was originally performed by couples informally gathered in the ballroom with no definite sequence steps.

Western Influenced - Mazurka Dances

A combination of the two dances, mazurka and valse, which features the skill of coordination of movement of both dancers as the boy carries the girl on his feet while dancing.

Western Influenced - Polka Dances

A dance which acquired its name from two well-known steps polka and valse, corrupted into one word as polkabal, by the people of Atimonan, Quezon.

Western Influenced - Polka Dances

A dance from Bataan, where one of the figures, the ladies pick their voluminous skirts forward and backward to show-off their beautiful lace petticoats.

Western Influenced - Polka Dances

A dance from Pangasinan which means happy polka.

Western Influenced - Polka Dances

A dance which means laden with sorrow in Ilocos Norte.

Western Influenced - Polka Dances

A polka dance version from Batangas.

Western Influenced - Polka Dances

A polka dance version from Mindoro.

ASIAN DANCES

A famous theatrical dance performance that takes place outdoors and last all nights which is held in Burma.

ASIAN DANCES

It is the oldest dance in the world that is still performed today. It is a dance originally performed in the temples of India, combines rhythmically complicated dancing with Hindu legends told in song and pantomime.

ASIAN DANCES

It is a simple but interesting dance from China suitable for girls.

ASIAN DANCES

The popular style taken from folk art (Japan).

ASIAN DANCES

This are realistic mime movements and gestures which have been introduced from daily life. (Japan)

ASIAN DANCES

It is a Japanese folk dance performed during the blooming of the Cherry Blossoms or during full moon.

ASIAN DANCES

It is an easy, very colorful dance for girls. It is customary with the Japanese girls to use umbrella for rain or shine.