Philippine Folk Dance

Different Kinds of Folk Dance

Philippine folk dances  are traditional dances that originated from different regions of the country and performed by Filipinos all over the country. Filipinos are known for having a rich culture and tradition. Folk Dances are the most common dance in the Philippines. Because of the tradition of the Filipinos, Philippines is popular all over the world.

Kuratsa

        Kuratsa is classified as a national dance because it is performed in different regions all over the country with few variations. Its roots can be traced in the Mexican Curacha. Agility and dexterity are used by expert dancers in performing complicated dance steps.

The Basic Steps for Kuratsa

•  Sway balance with raise
•  Mincing Step
•  Waltz Step

    Example:

Pandanggo

       Pandanggo  is a folk dance that has a Spanish origin and may be danced in any social gathering. This particular version comes from Moncada, Tarlac.

The Basic Steps for Pandanggo

•  Change Step- step,close,step 3/4
•  Kumintang
•  Arms in reverse T

Example:

                     



 Cariñosa

          Cariñosa is our national dance. The word cariñosa means affectionate or amiable which are positive characteristics that are evident among Filipinos. Dancers use fans and handkerchiefs and play hide and seek.

The Basic Steps used in Cariñosa 

•  Waltz Step- step,close,step (counts 1,2,3)
•  Three Steps and Point
•  Touch Step

Example