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National Dances |
These are traditional dances throughout the Philippines with a common basic movement or pattern but with slight variations. Examples of which are Cariñosa, Kuratsa, and Balitaw. |
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Local or Regional Dances |
These are dances found only in certain localities or regions.
Examples of these are Esperanza, Alcamfor, and Rogelia |
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Occupational Dance |
These are dances that depict actions associated to occupations, industries, and phases of human labor.
They are reflected in Pabirik, Mananguete, and Kin-aras. |
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Religious or Ceremonial Dances |
These are dances that are performed in connection with religious vows, practices, andceremonies. They are found in dances of the ancestors and in the foreign influences.
Examples are Dugso, Obando and Sinulog |
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Courtship Dances |
These are dances depicting love making or has love themes.
Examples are Helehele Bago Quiere, Aringguinding-guinding, and Maramion. |
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Wedding Dances |
These are dances performed by newlyweds with their friends and relatives, or by the father of the bride or the mother of the groom. Examples of these are Pantomina, Pandang-pandang, and Soryano |
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Festival Dances |
These dances are performed in connection with a celebration or a feast like barrio fiesta, good harvest, or good fortune. These are found in Kuratsa, Zapateado, and La Jota. |
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War Dances |
These dances are intended to show imaginas combat or duel with the use of fighting equipment like the bolo kris, or spear. These are evident in Sagayan and Inabaknon dances |
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Comic Dances |
These are dances with funny and humorous movements mainly intended for entertainment. Kinoton and Pinuhag are examples of comic dances. |
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Game Dances |
These are dances that have some play elements for recreational purposes. Examples are Pabo, Sineñalan, and Lubi-lubi. |
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• National Dances • Local or Regional Dances • Occupational Dances • Religious or Ceremonial Dances • Courtship Dances • Wedding Dances • Festival Dances • War Dances • Comic Dances • Game Dances |
Filipino folk dances are classified in the following manner: |
