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Philippine Dances

Traditional - Folk - Ballet - Ethnic - Indigenous & Ritual Dances

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Philippines, government authorities etc.

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Order of the National Artist of the Philippines

The Order of National Artists (Orden ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining) is the highest national recognition given to Filipino individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts; namely, Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, and Architecture and Allied Arts.

Traditional - Folk & Ethnic Dances

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Culture & Folklore general

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Dance form

Classification of dance

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mirrors the culture and tradition of the Filipinos. It has also been a source of culture identify of the people. In this diversified country, there are also great diversity of dances in different forms and dynamics that grow out of various times, situation and experiences.

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Kaisahan of San Jose

Traditional Dances of the Philippines

Philippine Christmas Dances

Philippine Christmas Dances are dances expressive of the Christmas season practiced in certain regions in the Philippines.

Aside from the Christmas carols most Filipinos are fond of during the yuletide season, there are also Christmas dances that are performed to celebrate this festive time of the year.

by Ramon Obusan

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This webliography consists of selected biographical websites, web pages and articles about Filipino artists in the field of Dance.

Preserving Living Traditions in Live Performances: A Traditional Music and Dance Troupe of the Kalanguya of the Northern Philippines.

By Bagly Arsenio and Glenn Stallsmith

by/Jose S. Buenconsejo

Folk - Ethnic - Indigenous & Ritual Dances with photos and explanations about the dances

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Maria Clara - Mountain - Southern Islands - Barrio Fiesta - Lumad e.g.

Los Bailes de Ayer - Echoes of the Cordillera - Pakaraguian - Himig Sa Nayon - Forgotten Tribes

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Learn how to do hand movements in Filipino dancing. Also, learn the history of the dance. Interested in telling stories with Filipino dancing? Learn how to do simple hand and feet movements to symbolize the ocean, floating, hunting and more! Also, learn how to use costumes in Filipino dancing. So, take a moment, and learn about this fascinating dance today!

Debutante’s Ball

Debutante’s Ball

A filipina girl celebrates "The Debutante" her 18th birthday by dancing with her cotillon court of 9 teenager boys and 9 teen girls in an elegant and rehearsed Waltz dance. Another traditional dance where the Debutante shares a dance with 18 men each one offering a rose.

Music & Songs - Traditional & Ethnic Musical Instruments

Music & Songs - Traditional & Ethnic Musical Instruments

Anthem - Folklore & "Traditions" - Literature - Arts - Ethnic groups etc. in Philippines

Culture - Anthem - Folklore & "Traditions" - Literature - Arts - Ethnic groups etc. in Philippines

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STRICTLY SPEAKING, there is no such term as cañao or “kanyaw” as has been popularized by lowland brethren which collectively refers to any ritual dancing by indigenous peoples of the Cordillera.

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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 an Idudu or lullaby to put the baby to sleep. Idudu, a dance taken from Idudu lullaby, obviously portrays the different roles in a Tinguian family.

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is the classical dance of the Tausug from the Sulu Archipelago. The dancer uses janggay or ornamented metal nails to enhance the graceful hand movements accentuated by the shoulder and sensuous hip movements. It is an indigenous Philippine folk dance that predates the coming of Christianity and Islam. Traditionally, there is no set choreographed movements in pangalay. It is important to note that the faster the kulintangan music the SLOWER the movements of the hands and footwork. Pangalay is a classical dance that is part of the Philippines Southeast Asian heritage.

Many good videos about the Igorot e.g. dances

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is a traditional dance from the Philippines that evolved from dances brought to the Pacific islands by Spanish settlers in the sixteenth century (the Rigodon dance was also said to be popular in French and Spanish courts).

Dugso (meaning 'dance') is a ceremonial dance among the Manobo people in Bukidnon, Agusan and Misamis Oriental . The Dugso (also Dugsu) is usually performed during important occasions like kaliga (feasts) or kaamulan (tribal gatherings).

is a beautiful couple dance performed during wedding celebrations among the Ibanag people of northeastern Philippines.

The Money Dance

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Directory of Filipino Dance Organizations & Clubs and Cultural Expression Around the World

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is an extemporaneous exchange of love verses between a man and a woman. Danced and mimed, it is accompanied by a song, or the dancers themselves sing, improvising the steps and verses. Balitaw is found mainly in the Tagalog and Visayan regions

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by Rianne Hill Soriano

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The older people claim that the ‘Tinikling Ha Bayo’ from which the tinikling dance evolved is more difficult to perform. It was originally danced between ‘bayuhan’, two wooden pestles used to pound the husks off the rice grain.

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meaning the loving or affectionate one is a Philippine dance of Hispanic origin from the Maria Clara suite of Philippine folk dances, where the fan or handkerchief plays an instrumental role as it places the couple in romance scenario.

The Cariñosa replaced the popular Tinikling as the “National Dance of the Philippines” in 1992

by/Karen B. Velasco

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At one baptismal party in the Surigao del Norte province, a young lady named Kanang (the nickname for Cayetana), considered the best dancer and singer of her time, was asked to dance the Sibay. She became so enthusiastic and spirited during the performance that she began to improvise movements and steps similar to the movements of itik, the duck, as it walks with short, choppy steps and splashes water on its back while calling to its mate. The people liked the dance so much that they all imitated her. There are six separate foot sequences in the series of Itik-Itik steps.

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is a playful Muslim dance which originated from the province of Aklan on the island of Panay in Capiz. In most rural areas that have get-togethers, they opt to use this dance which gives so much joy and pleasure – both to the dancers and the audience.

The SAOT Project
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Gallery of Photographs from Mindanao e.g. Music and Dance

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Links to the different festivals

Dance & Ballet - Etc. Companies - Ensembles

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synthesizes diverse dance and movement forms, from classical ballet to avant-garde choreographies, from traditional to modern dance, from martial arts to aerial movements, into distinctively Filipino contemporary expressions.

Ballet Philippines is the resident dance company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and has earned critical and popular acclaim at home as well as throughout the world, showcasing the Philippines' rich cultural heritage of music and dance on the international stage. The company has been cited for its strong dance foundation, flexibility of style and exciting sense of theater. Their repertoire consists of over 250 works accumulated over the past 34 years, the most prominent of which are Filipino works translating western technique into Filipino movement, theme, design and inspiration to produce a distinctly Filipino dance form.

Ballet Philippines ... A Day in the Life

Ballet Philippines with the FEU dance troop

Ballet Philippines Triumph at the First Boston International Ballet Competition

Explore People Ballet Philippines

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is the pre-eminent classical ballet company in the Philippines. The Philippine Ballet Theatre was founded in 1987 out of an alliance of leading dance groups; it quickly won recognition as a resident ballet company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

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is the pre-eminent classical ballet company in the Philippines. The Philippine Ballet Theatre was founded in 1987 out of an alliance of leading dance groups; it quickly won recognition as a resident ballet company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

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For the past 65 years, the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe (PBFDT) has traveled to the different stages of the world across Asia, Europe and North America, providing a window to the complex and culturally rich history of the Philippines.

The troupe continues to research, preserve and showcase the diverse multi-cultural Philippine life, with its customs, traditions, various religions, depicting the gaiety and friendliness of its people through its performances of the native arts in their authentic form. The folk-like and unaffected atmosphere of the performances have won the world over as they present the story of the Philippines through a panorama of songs, dances and music.

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Mini Documentary

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is the oldest dance company in the Philippines. A multi-awarded company, both nationally and internationally, Guillermo Gomez Rivera has called it the "depository of almost all Filipino dances, dress and songs."

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is a leading Philippine dance and theatre company whose world-acclaimed productions integrate the dance, music, and arts traditions of the South where it is based. IPAG has represented the Philippines in over 100 cities worldwide, and is today Philippine Theatre's most-performed and most-traveled performing group

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The mission of LIKHA Pilipino Folk Ensemble is to educate and propagate the practice of Philippine folk dance and music traditions. LIKHA was established in May 1992 by a collective of twelve (12) individuals who came together to celebrate Philippine dance and culture. Under the artistic direction of Rudi C. Soriano, former dance soloist with the premier Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company, LIKHA has nurtured a generation of young community dance enthusiasts and now boasts an active membership of over 45 dancers and musicians. All are passionate about LIKHA's mission to educate community members and diverse audiences about Philippine culture through music and dance. LIKHA (pronounced "lick-ha") is a Tagalog root word meaning creation or creativity.

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was organized in 2007 by Lyn Lambago.

Forming a unique T'Boli cultural performing arts group coming from the town of Kiamba, Sarangani Province was inspired by former Mayor Rommel Falgui. Lyn was later introduced to Mr. Allan de Lima that also extended support and technical assistance.

was established in 2002, but the artistic knowledge and experience of its members span several decades

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Different Photos about the different folk dances of the Philippines

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Parangal means tribute. Our mission is to give tribue to our motherland, the Philippines, by preserving and promoting its culture and tradition through dance, music, and costumes

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is a twenty-one year old repertory company founded and organized by Elenita Boots Cruz Dumlao, the Artistic Director. The company hopes to facilitate opportunities for learning and understanding of the Mindanaoan Culture, Arts and History according to the perspective of its multi-ethnic population.

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Hiays Music Ensemble

Lyceum of the Philippines University, Intramuros, Manila

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Lyceum of the Philippines University, Intramuros, Manila

cultural performing arts group - Celebrating the Philippines through Dance and Music

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is the duly recognized hip-hop dance varsity under the Department of Human Kinetics College of Arts and Sciences of the University of the Philippines - Los Baños.

The group has been performing inside and outside UPLB for over 14 years.

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