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Philippine dance has played an important role in Filipino culture by integrating various dances originating from unique backgrounds and serving different purposes. Some key dances mentioned are from the Cordillera people of northern Luzon like the Banga dance where women balance pots on their heads, and the Lugamen or Tachok dance imitating birds. Tribal dances include the Malakas at Maganda depicting the origin of Filipinos, and the Bagobo Rice Cycle Dance showing the rice planting process. Folk dances like Tikling involve avoiding bamboo sticks, and Itik-Itik mimics a duck's walk.

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Dances

Philippine dance has played an important role in Filipino culture by integrating various dances originating from unique backgrounds and serving different purposes. Some key dances mentioned are from the Cordillera people of northern Luzon like the Banga dance where women balance pots on their heads, and the Lugamen or Tachok dance imitating birds. Tribal dances include the Malakas at Maganda depicting the origin of Filipinos, and the Bagobo Rice Cycle Dance showing the rice planting process. Folk dances like Tikling involve avoiding bamboo sticks, and Itik-Itik mimics a duck's walk.

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DANCES

Philippine dance has played a tremendous role in Filipino culture. From one of the oldest dated dances
called Tinikling, to other folkloric dances such as the Pandango, Carinosa, and Subli, and even to more modern-day
dances like the ballet, it is no doubt that dance in the Philippine settings has integrated in culture. Each of these
dances originated in a unique way and serve a certain purpose, showcasing how diverse Philippine dance are.
Types of Filipino dance
a. Cordillera c. Tribal
b. Muslim d. Rural

Cordillera
A name given by the Spaniards when they saw the mountain ranges meaning “knotted rope” the Spanish
term refers to the jumbled rolls in dips of this long- range traversing the northern part Luzon Island.

Banga. “Banga” literally means pots. The banga or pot dance is a


contemporary performance of Kalinga Mountain Province. This
dance illustrates the grace and strength of women in the kalinga
tribe. Women performing the Banga balance heavy pots on their
heads as many as 7 or 8 pots at a time while dancing to beat of
“gangsa” or wind chimes.

Lugamen or Tachok. When the Kalinga gather to celebrate a happy


occasion like the birth of a first born baby boy, a wedding, or a
budong (peace pact), the Kalinga Festival dance (Tachok) is
performed. This danced by the Kalinga maiden. The dance imitates
bird flying in the air. Music is providedby gangsa or gongs.

Bendayan. It is circle dance, popularly called Bendian of Ibaloi. This


is known as a dance to celebrate the arrival of successful hunters.
The circular movements of dance symbolize unity and harmony
among the Ibolis. Now a part of every Benguet festivity with the
circles slowly giving way to their formations and interpretations.

Manmanok. Three bago Tribe rooster compete against each other


for the attention of Lady Lien. They use blankets depicting colorful
plumes to attracter.

Ragragsakan. This dance portrays the walk of the industrious Kalinga


women, carrying water pots on their heads and wearing colorful
hand-woven blanket of life around their necks. Their walk imitates
the climb up in the Rice Terraces.

Salisid. A courtship dance, performed by a male and a female. The


dance start when each of the dancers are given a piece of cloth
called ayabo or allap. The male simulates a rooster trying to attract
the attention of the hen while the female imitates the movements
of hen being circled by a rooster.
Tribal Dance
Filipino tribal dance includes the repertory of sacred and secular traditional dance notable for its
combination of grace and vigor.
Malakas at Maganda. This dance depicts the birth of the first
man and woman who came out of a bamboo tree. It tells the
story of the origin of the Filipino people on the islands.

Binaylan. This dance tells the story of a hen, the hen’s baby, and a
hawk. In this dance, the hawk is said to control a tribe’s well-
being, and is killed by hunters after attempting to harm the hen’s
baby.

Bagobo Rice Cycle Dance. This dance originated from Bagobo


tribe. This dance shows how Bagobos plant and process rice
cycle of it. Bamboos, bilaos and rainmaker are some of the
props used in this dance.

Dugso. It is a ceremonial dance among Manobo people in


Bukidnon. Bugso is usually performed during important occasions
like feast and tribal gatherings connected to abundant harvest, the
birth of a male heir or victory in war.

Traditional Filipino Dance


Filipino folk dances are colorful, beautiful, and vibrant. Their movement, dress, and music reveal the
unique Filipino culture and are important in building a national Filipino identity. Most dances in the country were
inspired by everyday activities, such as working in the fields and harvesting rice, as well as celebrations such as
feasts, weddings, and births. 
Tikling. take two long bamboo sticks rapidly in rhythm, clap sticks
for dancers to artistically and daringly try to avoid getting their
feet caught between them.

Itik-itik. The best description of the Itik-Itik is that


the steps mimic the way a duck walks, as well as the way it
splashes water on its back to attract a mate. According to
popular tradition, the dance was created by a lady named
Kanang who choreographed the steps while dancing at a
baptismal party. The other guests copied her movements, and
everyone liked the dance so much that it has been passed along
ever since.
Binasuan. It is a folk dance that originated in bayambang,
pangasisna. The word Binssuan means “with the use of drinking
glasses. The dancers balance glasses on their heads and their
hands as they move. This glass are filled with rice wine.

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