Research other traditional Filipino dances and categorize them according to the four types of dances discussed in this lesson. Write the details of features of the dance that make them belong to a particular category. Put at least two dances in each category.
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Rituallistic
NAME OF THE DANCE AND FEATURES
(i) Pandanggo - Pandanggo is a Philippine folk dance which has become popular in the rural areas of the Philippines. The dance evolved from Fandango, a Spanish folk dance, which arrived in the Philippines during the Hispanic period. The dance is accompanied by castanets.This dance, together with the Jota, became popular among the illustrados or the upper class and later adapted among the local communities. In the early 18th century, any dance that is considered jovial and lively was called Pandanggo.
(ii) Subli - The name Sublî is a portmanteau of the Tagalog words subsób ("bent", "stooped", also "fall on the face") and balî (also "bent" or "broken"), referring to the posture adopted by male dancers. Both men and women dancers—called manunublî (meaning "them that Sublî")—perform in pairs and various formations. The women's costume includes a straw hat adorned with ribbons, which are waved about, removed, tipped in salute to a copy of the Cross of Alitagtag set on an altar, or used to make other graceful gestures.
Mimetic
NAME OF THE DANCE AND FEATURES
(i) Dugso - The dance must have originated from Bukidnon, northeastern Mindanao since they are performed as an entertainment for the deities in fiestas organized for them.It was originally thought that this dance was performed only during harvest time or upon the birth of a male heir. Women would wear colorful feathered head dresses, plaid costumes and anklets. They would step rhythmically around a bamboo arch decorated with newly-gathered palay (rice stalks) and corn, and their movements are emphasized by the tinkling sounds from the anklets.
(ii) Itik-itik - The dance originated from Surigao del Norte, Mindanao, Philippines.
According to the story, a young woman named Kanang (short for Cayetana) was the best dancer in that province. At one baptismal celebration, she introduced new steps which were improvisations of the dance Sibay. She imitated the movements of the ducks or itik. Because of its unusual steps and fascinating interpretation, the audience began imitating her
Life milestone
NAME OF THE DANCE AND FEATURES
(i) Tinikling - Tinikling is a traditional Philippine folk dance which originated during the Spanish colonial era. The dance involves two people beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each other in coordination with one or more dancers who step over and in between the poles in a dance
(ii) Maglalatik - The Maglalatik (also known as Manlalatik or Magbabao) is a folk dance from the Philippines performed by male dancers. Coconut shell halves are secured onto the dancers' hands and on vests upon which are hung four or six more coconut shell halves.
Skill dances
NAME OF THE DANCE AND FEATURES
(i) Singkil -The dance takes its name from the heavy rings worn on the ankles of the Muslim princess. A kulintang and agung ensemble always accompanies the dance. The female lead dancer plays the role of Princess Gandingan of the Darangen epic, wearing the heavy rings around her ankles to keep time while she dances.
(ii) Sayaw sa bangko- Sayaw Sa Bangko is a famous Philippines's folk dance where the dancers perform show their incredible acrobatics skills and teamwork by dancing on a narrow bench. Usually performed by two persons, this particular dance requires the dancers to jumping and constantly switch places with their partners.