Name of The Dance

Cultural
Community
group

Kappa Malong-Malong

Cotabato

Purpose or
meaning of the
Dance

Special Costume

Shawl,mantle,malong
A traditional
Maranao dance
performed by
women wearing a
malong, shawl,
mantleor a headpiece whereas
the men's version
uses a sash or
waist-band, shorts
orbahag, and a
head-gear or a
turban which can
also be used while
working in thefields

is described as a
dance of courtship
and is often
performed at
weddings and
other social
occasions.

Kuratsa

Habanera Botolena

Cariosa

Botolan,
Zambales

considered a
courting dance
Courtship between
two sweethearts.

fans or handkerchiefs

Surigao del
Norte

the steps mimic the

way a duck walks,
as well as the way
it splashes water
on its back to
attract a mate.

Pangapisan,
Lingayen and
Pangasinan.

performed on top
of a narrow bench

narrow bench

Binasuan

Bayambang in
the Pangasinan

an entertaining
dance that is
usually performed
at festive social
occasions like
weddings and
birthdays

half-filled glasses of
rice wine on their
heads and hands

Maglalatik

Binan,Laguna

It represents a
fierce battle
between the Moro
tribesmen
(wearing red
trousers) and the
Christian soldiers
from Spain
(wearing blue)

Both groups wear

harnesses with
coconut shells
attached tightly to
their bodies which
are struck repeatedly
with other shells
held in the hands.

Tinikling

Visayan Islands

mimics the
high-stepping
strut of birds in
the Philippine
jungles over
the bamboo
traps the

bamboo

Itik-Itik

Sayaw sa Bangko

hunters would
set for
them.(Bamboo
Dance)
Pantomina

"Dance of the
Sorsogon
Kasanggayahan Doves". It is a
courtship dance
Festival
which mimics the
courtship rituals
of the dove. This
dance is mainly
performed by
elderly couples
during the
festival.

Pangalay(Sea Gypsies)

Badjao

dance that
emphasizes the
agility of the
upper body. The
rhythmic bounce
of the shoulder
with
simultaneous
alternating
waving of arms
are the basic
movement of this
dance. The
pangalay is
commonly
performed at
weddings and

Malong,Patadyong

other social
gatherings.

meaning falling on
head and bali, which
means broken.

Bauan,Batangas shown during

fiestas as a
ceremonial
worship dance to
the towns icon,
the holy cross.

Kini-Kini(Royal Walk)

Maranao

Subli(SUbSub) meaning

Scarves
The beauty of the
scarve and the
talent and grace
in which it is
displayed. Shows
their elite social
upbringing.

Singkil dance takes its

name from the bells
worn on the ankles of
the Muslim princess.

Mindanao

The rhythmic
clapping of crisscrossed bamboo
poles represent
the trees that
were falling,
which she
gracefully avoids.
Her slave loyally
accompanies her
throughout her
ordeal. Finally,
she is saved by
the prince.

Dancers wearing
solemn faces and
maintaining a
dignified pose

This dance would

be performed
after a successful
headhunt and
also for a peace
pact between
waring tribles.

Ragsaksakan(Merriment)

The colorful hand

woven blankets "
blankets of life" are
worn around the
neck while baskets
to carry produce or
rice are worn upon
the head.

Idudu

Itneg,Tinggian

The caring for the Bamboo basket

Children is
shared by both
the mother and
father.

Banga

Kalinga

dance displays
Pots,Beads,
the Igorot women
on their way to
the river to fetch
the daily water
supply for thier
familys. It shows
the skill and
strength of the
women as they
would carry heavy
laiden clay pots
(Banga) full of
water.

Rigodon
Manila

Originated from
Spain, this
dance is
commonly
performed at
formal affairs

likeinaugural
balls where
prominent
members of
the government
participate and
enjoy
Pandango sa Ilaw

Lubang Island
Mindoro

Sakuting

Abra

Tinggoy,oil lamps
This unique and
colorful dance
calls for skill in
balancing an oil
lamp on the head
whilecircling in
each hand a lighted
lamp wrapped in a
porous cloth or
fishnet. The waltzstyle music is
similarto that of
Pandanggo sa Ilaw.
Stick
A dance of the
Ilokano Christians
and non-Christians
from the province
of Abra, Sakuting
was
originallyperformed
by boys only. It
portrays a mock
fight using sticks to
train for combat.
The stacattoinflectedmusic

suggests a strong
Chinese influence.

Pasigin

Pasig

Binaylan

Agusan

Danza

Cuba

A dance
interpreting
toil in the life of
the fishermen
in the river
called Pasig.
This is a ritual
dance, which
originated from
the Bagobo tribe
living in the
centraluplands of
Mindanao,
imitating the
movements of a
hen, her banog or
baby chicks,and a
hawk. The hawk is
sacred and is
believed that it
has the power
over the wellbeing
of the tribe. The
hawk tries to
capture one of the
baby chicks and is
killed bythe
hunters.
It isalso known
as habanera or
danza habanera
which is a social
dance and
performedeither

in a ballroom or
on a stage and
makes use
of Afro-Cuban
rhythm

Dinnuya

Dugso

Bukidnon

Havanera Jovencita

Zambales

Kadaw Tahal

South Cotabato

. It is performed by
the Ifugao men and
womenduring a
major feast.
Accompanying the
dance are three
gangsa or gongs:
the tobtob, a brass
gong about ten
inches in diameter
and played by
beating with
openpalms, and the
various hibat or
gongs played by
beating the inner
surface .
Thanks giving
dance from
Talaindig Tribe

A graceful and
beautiful habanera
dance usually
performed at a
women's debut
orwedding.
Jovencita means
"young lady"
in Spanish
T'boli bird dance.
This is being done
to celebrate the
good planting and
harvesting which
simulates the flights

Gangsa,stick of soft wood

and hops of the

tahaw bird

Karatong

Palawan

The annual parade

of San Agustine
includes the
celebration of
blossoming mango
trees that grow
abundantly on the
island of Cuyo, the
former capital of
the Palawan
province.

Lumagen

Kalinga

A dance performed
at Kalinga festivals
to celebrate
Thanksgiving and
occasions such as
the birth of a firstborn child, victories
in battle, and
marriage.

Manmanok

Ilocos Norte

A dance featuring
tribe roosters from
the Bago Tribe
competing for the
attention of Lady
Lien.

They use blankets

designed with colorful
plumes as a means to
attract her.