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Let’s Explore!
1O MOST POPULAR PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE
Lesson 1: Philippine Folk Dance (Traditional Folk & Ethnic Dances) When talking about dance in the Philippines, we can’t help but think of the classic
Filipino folk dance that put the country on the world map. Here’s a list of folk dances
in the Philippines you should know if you want to learn more about the country’s
culture.

1. Tinikling – A Philippine folk dance that originated in Leyte

2. Itik-Itik – A cultural dance in the Philippines that originated in Surigao
del Sur
3. Maglalatik – An example of Philippine folk dance that originated in
Biñan, Laguna
4. Binasuan – Binasuan is a tribal dance in the Philippines that originated
in Pangasinan
5. Singkil – Singkil is a Mindanao folk dance that originated in Lake Lanao
What is Philippine Folk Dance? 6. Kappa Malong-Malong – A tribal dance in the Philippines that
originated from the Maranao tribe in Mindanao
  A traditional dance in the Philippines connects us to a place’s culture. 7. Cariñosa – A local dance in the Philippines that originated in Panay
 It is about history, traditions and majestic beauty of the place it is associated Island
with. 8. Sayaw sa Bangko – A traditional folk dance in the Philippines that
 The cultural dances in the Philippines evolved from different regions which originated in Pangasinan
are distinct from one another as they are affected by religion and culture. 9. Pandanggo sa Ilaw – An ethnic dance in the Philippines that originated
in Lubang Island, Mindoro
10. Pandanggo Oasiwas – A folk dance in the Philippines that originated
in Lingayen, Pangasinan
 1. TINIKLING Clappers beat, tap, and slide bamboo poles on the ground.
Traditionally, when the dancers are executing the dance, the rondalla music
will be played in the background as the bamboo poles are producing music
too.
Tinikling dancers should carefully follow the rhythm to avoid getting a foot
caught between the poles as they snap closed.
At the last part of the dance, the dancers hold hands when the tempo is the
fastest.
What is Tinikling? To end the dance, they let go of each other’s hands and move out entirely of
the beating bamboo poles.
The name tinikling is referred to the long-legged bird locally known as tikling.
Tinikling Costume
The word tinikling is literally defined as “to perform it tikling-like.”
The dance imitates the movement of the bird as it struts through the grass Female dancers usually wear a traditional dress called Balintawak (a
with its long stilts and the way it runs through branches or dodges bamboo colorful dress with arched sleeves) or a Patadyong (a checkered loose
traps set up by rice farmers. skirt that’s often worn with a thin-fibered blouse).
The dance is also being applied in schools for physical education classes to Males’ dancers wear a Barong Tagalog (which is the country’s national
use as an aerobic exercise that helps expand physical movements like hand outfit for Filipino men) usually a light long sleeved shirt paired with red
coordination, foot speed, and also rhythm. trousers.
Tinikling is usually performed at schools and on special events, such as All dancers are barefoot while performing the Tinikling.
the Philippines Independence Day, as a celebration of Filipino culture and
Filipino pride
Dancing the Tinikling
Dancing the Tinikling mainly consists of four people – two male and two
female dancers.
One couple takes the position to dance while the other couple holds the
bamboo sticks either by sitting or kneeling – they are called the “clappers.”

2. ITIK-ITIK
What is Itik-Itik? baptismal party.
Itik-itik is a mimetic folk dance in The Philippines. The other guests copied her movements, and everyone liked the
It originated in the province of Surigao in Mindanao. dance so much that it has been passed along ever since.
In Itik-itik (from the Tagalog word for "duck"), the dance steps imitate the
movements of ducks among rice paddies and swamplands, such as wading,
Itik-Itik Costume
flying, and short, choppy steps.
Its steps are similar to the movements of a duck (itik, in Filipino), as it walks Girls wear patadyong or balintawak style of costume;
with short, choppy steps and splashes water on its back while attracting its
mate. Boy wear barong tagalog or Camisa de chino and red trousers.
It is used in folk dances in different parts of the Philippines.
It is danced during celebration of Buwan ng Wika.
It is not the national folk dance.
Itik-itikdance is composed of pair dancers, one male dancer and one female
dancer.
The male dancer must wear barong Tagalog or camisa de Camisa de Chino
and
White trousers while the female dancer must wear balintawak style or
patadyong.

History of Itik-Itik

The dance is believed to have originated from the dance Sibay The Itik-Itik Dance in Modern Times
danced to the Dejado music. Today, Itik Itik can be seem in school program especially during Foundation
The Sibay is a bird dance that came from neighboring Visayan Day, Linggo ng Wika Program or any programs that commemorate
Islands. nationalism.
In the school teaching Itik Itik dance is part pf Physical Education Curriculum
According to popular tradition, the dance was created by a lady And because Filipino’s are all over the world, some Filipinos showcase
named Kanang who choreographed the steps while dancing at a Philippine folk dances like Itik itik in different countries.
 simultaneously with a spring slide R(L) forward to close
with L(R) in first position (ct. 2), repeat ct. 2 (ct.3).
The L(R) foot bears no weight on cts. 2, 3. This step is
ITIK ITIK DANCE STEP done with alternate foot, going to any direction.

Figure 1. STEP, BALL-CLOSE, BALL-CLOSE. Counts 1, Figure 5. CROSS-STEP, SLIDE-CLOSE, SLIDE-CLOSE.

2,and 3. Counts 1, 2, 3.

Step L(R) forward (ct. 1), raise heel of L(R) Same as No. 4 except that the step on ct. 1 is
foot and slide R(L) close to L(R) in fifth or third done across the other foot in front.
position in rear (ct. 2), small step forward on ball
of L(R)foot (ct. and) and slide R(L) close to L(R) in Figure 6. CROSS-STEP, SLIDE-CLOSE, CROSS-STEP,
third position in rear (ct. 3).This step is done with SLIDE-CLOSE, CROSS-STEP. Counts 1, and, 2, and 3.
one foot leading going forward.
Step R (L) across L (R) in front (ct. 1), slide
Figure 2 HEEL, CLOSE-BALL, CLOSE. Counts 1, 2, with ball of L (R) foot close to heel of R (L) foot (ct.
and 3. and), short slide or small step with R (L) foot sideward
left (right) across L (R) in front (ct. 2), repeat ct.
Step L(R) heel forward (ct. 1), slide R(L) and, (ct. and), short slide or small step with R (L)
close L(R) in fifth or third position in rear (ct. 2), foot sideward left (right) across L (R) in front (ct. 3)
small step forward with ball of L(R) foot (ct. and),
slide R(L) close to L(R) in fifth or third position in
rear (ct. 3). This is done with one foot leading, going
forward.
3. MAGLALATIK
Figuer 4 4. STEP, SLIDE-CLOSE, SLIDE-CLOSE. Counts 1,
2, 3.

Small step R(L) forward (ct. 1), twist trunk

slightly to right (left) side, bring L(R) foot in fourth
in front and slide backward with ball of same foot and
 The costumes used in this dance style will depend on the community (i.e.
Moros or Christian) the performer is representing, and so the attire worn
is as follows:

a. For the performer representing the Moros community:

The dress worn usually includes `white vest and red trousers.
b. For the performer representing the Christian community

What is Maglalatik?
Maglalatik is also called as Magbabao where ‘bao’ means ‘a
coconut shell’.
It is an all–male dance with coconut shells used as props.
The Maglalatik is danced in the religious procession during the
fiesta of Biñan as an offering to San Isidro de Labrador, the
patron saint of farmer.
A calm and elegant display of harmless weaponry, Maglalatik is a
four-part war dance, which the Moro had won technically.
The Maglalatik is an indigenous dance from the Philippines in
which coconut shell halves that are secured onto the dancers'
hands and on vests upon which are hung four or six more
coconut shell halves.
The dancers - all male - perform the dance by hitting one coconut
shell with the other - sometimes the ones on the hands,
sometimes, the ones on the body, and sometimes the shells
worn by another performer, all in time to a fast drumbeat.

Maglalatik Costume

4. BINASUAN
 The glasses that the dancers gracefully, yet carefully maneuvers are
half-filled with rice wine or other liquids.

They are placed on top of the head and each hand of the dancers
as they dance performing balancing tricks.

The arms are orated over and under the shoulder keeping the
palms facing up so as not to spill the liquid.

What is Binasuan? Binasuan Costume

Binasuan is a colorful and lively Filipino folk dance which shows off the Balintawak’ is a traditional Filipino costume is used in this folk dance.
balancing /skills of the dancers. It includes a shortened skirt, with puffy butterfly short sleeves, plaid textile,
Binasuan derives its name from the word baso meaning drinking glass low cut bodice, and at times plenty of ornate embroideries.

Binasuan is a folk dance that originated in Bayambang Pangasinan.

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.
People dance binasuan at weddings and festivals.
A group of dancers generally performs binasuan, moving in unison, but
occasionally breaking into smaller groups and performing different
choreography.

Dancers carefully balance three half- filled glasses of rice wine

on their heads and hands as they gracefully spin and roll on the
ground.
 5. SINGKIL
Singkil Costume
A Maranaw costume is mainly worn in this form of dancing. In addition, the
female lead dancer wears an elaborate dress of a princess and holds
“decorated fans” in both hands, while the male lead dancer holds either
handkerchiefs in both hands and in some cases a sword and a shield.

What is Singkil?

Singkil (or Sayaw sa Kasingkil) is a famous dance of Maranao

people of Lake Lanao, which was popularized by the Bayanihan
Philippine National Folk Dance Company.
It is derived from a story in the Darangen, the pre-Islamic
Maranao interpretation of the ancient Hindu Indian epic, the
Ramayana. 6. KAPPA MALONG-MALONG
The name of the dance itself means “to entangle the feet with
disturbing objects such as vines or anything in your path”.
It is a popular dance performed during celebrations and other
festive entertainment.
Originally only women, particularly royalty, danced the Singkíl,
which serves as either a conscious or unconscious advertisement
to potential suitors.
Initially the dance was performed with just one pair of bamboo What is Kappa Malong- Malong?
poles, eventually adopting the use the use of two criss- crossing
The Kappa Malong – Malong is a Muslim – influenced dance.
pairs
Kappa Malong-malong, also called Sambi sa Malong, is a dance that
originates from the Maranao tribes of Mindanao in the Philippines.
 The dance shows the many ways of wear-ing a ‘malong’, a simple tubular yet
highly-functional piece of cloth.
 The malong is traditionally used as a garment by numerous other tribes in 7. Cariñosa 
the Southern Philippines and the smaller Sulu Archipelago in the Philippines.

Kappa Malong-Malong Costume

The sarong is a pantubong costume, and dance is essentially showing the
many ways that you can get tired.
There are also versions of the men’s and women dance because they wear
malongs in different ways.
The traditional women’s version shows this cloth of countless colorful
designs; used mostly as a skirt, woven in many different ways, and depending What is Cariñosa?
on the purpose of the wearer. Carinosa in english literally means ‘Loving or affectionate one’.
Other ways women wear the malong is as a shawl, a mantle, or a head-piece. This ‘romantic’ Philippines dance originated in the Panay island in the
The malong is traditionally used as a garment by numerous other tribes in colonial-era from the Maria Clara suite of Philippine folk dances and is
the Southern Philippines. supposed to be heavily influenced by the Hispanic culture.
A fan or a handkerchief plays an important role in this dance form.

Cariñosa Costume
The careñosa costume for this Filipino traditional dance style, has the female
dancers adorn the Maria Clara gown/dress and the men wear the Barong
Tagalong, a traditional embroidered long-sleeve shirt.
Attire such as patadyong kimona (a dress belonging to
the Visayan community), camisa de chino (a white sleeve), Barong Tagalog,
and coloured pants can also be a part of the dance costume.
 Sayaw sa Bangko is danced by a couple or a pair with
barefoot on a narrow wooden bench.
The couple or the pair moves backwards, forwards, hopping,
twisting and switching places without falling off. 
Sayaw sa bangko has lively movements and festive music.

Why do people love Sayaw sa Bangko?

Sayaw sa Bangko is an exciting folk dance because while the dancers are
managing to balance on the Bangko they still have to manage to execute
the Sayaw sa Bangko steps.
It is like the Tinikling dance and Pandanggo sa Ilaw, the thrill of dance is
8. SAYAW SA BANGKO what makes them, loved by the audience.

Sayaw sa Bangko Costume

Men wear Camisa Chino with Handkerchief tied around his neck and
rolled-up trousers while women wear patadyong and they are bearfoot.

What is Sayaw sa Bangko?

The Sayaw sa Bangko is performed on top of a narrow
bench.
Dancers need good balance as they go through a series of
movements that include some impressive acrobatics.
This dance traces its roots back to the areas of Pangapisan,
Lingayen and Pangasinan.
 Pandanggo sa Ilaw Costume

9. PANDANGGO SA ILAW The girl is dressed in "balintawak"

the boy in long red trousers and "barong tagalog".

What is Pandanggo sa Ilaw?

 A Traditional Philippine Folk Dance / PANDANGGO SA ILAW – is a Philippine

Folk Dance that was derived from the “Fandango”, a Spanish Folk Dance.
 There is no one version of the Pandanggo sa Ilaw.
 Each locality has its own version of the dance.
 The dance is performed with three oil lamps that a dancer has to balance.
One on the head and one on the back of each hand.
 Two of the most popular versions of the dance would be from Mindoro and
Oasioas.
 Also, the Philippine Folk dance, “Cariñosa”, has Pandangga as its base dance.
 10.PANDANGGO SA OASIWAS Pandanggo sa Oasiwas Costume

Men wear barong tagalog or polo

While women wear kimono dresses.

PANDANGGO SA ILAW AND PANDANGGO SA OASIWAS DIFFERENCE

Pandanggo Sa Ilaw and Oasiwas

Pandanggo sa ilaw originated from Lubang Island, Mindoro

The term pandanggo comes from the Spanish word fandango, which is a
What is Pandanggo sa Oasiwas? dance characterized by lively steps and clapping that varies in rhythm in 3/4
This dance is from the Lubang Island, Mindoro. time. This particular pandanggo involves the presence of three tinggoy, or oil
lamps, balanced on the head and the back of each hand.
 The person that performs this graceful dance is often called as the
‘pandanggera’. Another version of this is called Oasiwas from Lingayen, Pangasinan. After a
good catch, fishermen would celebrate by drinking wine and by dancing,
The ‘pandanggera’ then dances holding three oil lamps which are called
swinging and circling a lighted lamp. Hence, the name "Oasiwas" which in the
as the ‘tinghoy’.
Pangasinan dialect means "swinging." This unique and colorful dance calls for
Pandango Oasiwas is a Spanish Fandango dance with its origins coming skill in balancing an oil lamp on the head while circling in each hand a lighted
from the fishing town of Lingayen in Pangasinan. lamp wrapped in a porous cloth or fishnet. The waltz-style music is similar to
that of Pandanggo sa Ilaw.
Following their good catch, the fishermen will usually celebrate by
drinking wine and dancing, and by swinging and circling with the lighted
lamps on the hands of the dancers.
The graceful and lively moves of the dancers gave the name “Oasiwas” which in
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the local dialect is known as “swinging”