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Sakuting is a dance from the province of Abra. It was originally an all-male dance performance presenting a mock fight between IlocanoChristians and non-Christians using sticks. The dance is traditionally performed during Christmas at the town plaza or throughout the town, from one house to another.

"Banga" literally mean pots. The Banga or pot dance is acontemporary performance of Kalinga of the Mountain Province in the Philippines. This dance illustrate the languid grace of a tribe otherwise known as fierce warriors.

Pasigin is a folk dance interpreting toil in the life of the fishermen in the river called Pasig, manifesting the native means of catching the fish.

The Uyaoy Dance is mostly performed in wedding festivals. This dance mimics the mighty animals such as the Sakpaya Hawk. The purpose of this dance is to reinforce one's social status in the community. For instance, chieftains of villages or Igorots belonging to the wealthy class, (also known as the Kadangyans) stomp their feet, glide in the air and utilize the most majestic movements to reveal their influential social status in the community. The Uyaoy is usually accompanied by loud beating gongs in a rhythmic syncopation.

Binatbatan Dance. An occupational dance from Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Binatbatan depicts the beating of cotton pods to separate the seeds from the fibers with the use of two sticks called batbat in the Ilocos region.

Lapay Bantigue Dance FestivalIt is celebrated annually during the City Anniversary on 30th day of September. This event highlights the traditional folk dance created by "Lola Felisa" many years ago, when she imitated the graceful movement of the seagull (locally known as Lapay). The dance has evolved and is now recognized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines as one of the official folk dances of the country. This dance was also recognized during the Spanish Colonization.

Maria Clara Dance. During the Spanish period, Western European ways of life spread throughout the Islands. Along with them came European dances such as the waltz, fandango, mazurka, polka, and the jota. The Filipinos welcomed these dances and, by adding native flare and style, made them their own. Named in the honor of the heroine in Dr. Jose Rizal's novel, Noli me Tangere, the Maria Clara Suite captures the elegance and charm of the mestiza Filipina as well as the gallantry and boldness of the mestizo Filipino. Courtship, love, and flirtation are all evident in this suite of romantic dances.

The Dugso, of the Manobos in Bukidnon, is danced during harvest time and upon the birth of a male heir. Colorful costumes and ornaments enhance the appearance of the participants: women wearing feathered headdress and plaid costumes steps rhythmically, some using bell anklets as the sole accompaniment, to punctuate their movements, others use bamboo drums, still others, bamboo guitars. A fire is lit in the belief that the smoke will carry the offering up to the gods.

Takik is a wedding dance identified with the Aplais of western Mountain Province. There are six players to complete the set, each producing a certain beating to produce harmony. The striking of the solibao (ethnic drum) is the guide of the players. The drummer squats and strikes the solibao alternately with his left and right hand.

The Sua-Ku-Sua or “my Pomelo tree” is a dance that likens the sua's gentle leaves, attractive fruits, its fragrance and slender body to that of a lady. ... The movements of the dance compare sua's gentle leaves, slender branches, attractive fruits, and fragrant flowers to a lady.

Pagdiwata is originating from the Tagbanua tribe, this dance is a festival of thanksgiving to the Gods for their blessings and healing powers. This ritual celebrates three goddesses that heal the sick and give the people a bountiful harvest and hunting expedition. A crystallized presentation of an ancient nine-day ritual of thanksgiving among the Tagbanuas of Palawan for a rice harvest focused on the babaylan or priestess and her ministrations.

Itik-Itik is a Philippines folk dance form created by imitating the “movements of a duck” such as wading, flying, and short steps and splashing water on their backs like the ducks do. This “mimetic” folk dance is said to have originated from the province of Surigaoin Philippines.

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

The Sayaw sa Bangko. The Sayaw sa Bangko is performed on top of a narrow bench. ... This dance traces its roots back to the areas of Pangapisan, Lingayen and Pangasinan. The Binasuan. The Binasuan is an entertaining dance that is usually performed at festive social occasions like weddings and birthdays.

Binasuan is a folk dance that originated in Bayambang, Pangasinan,. The word “binasuan” means “with the use of drinking glasses.” 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. For example, they can begin in a circle, then form two columns, which then bend into semicircles, and one follows the other to reform the circle. The music is in three-quarter time.

Pandanggo sa Ilaw is a very popular folk dance in the Philippines. It is said to have originated from Mindoro, the seventh-largest island in the Philippines. This dance of lights simulates fireflies at dusk and at night.

Pandango Oasiwas is a Spanish Fandango dance with its origins coming from the fishing town of Lingayen in Pangasinan. 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 & lively moves of the dancers gave the name ‘Oasiwas‘ which in the local dialect is known as ‘swinging‘.

The Maglalatik (also known as Manlalatik or Magbabao) is an indigenous dance from the Philippines. Coconut shell halves are secured onto the dancers' hands and on vests upon which are hung four or six more coconut shell halves.

Polkabal folk dance. Polkabal is influenced by Spaniards it is a combination of two old dance Polka and Balse(waltz).It has different versions that depends on province it is originated in Batangas Polka sa nayon,Mindoro Polka salas,Visayas Polka antigo,Negros Occidental Polka italiana.

dudu- Abra, Cordillera A tribal dance. This dance stages a common family life in the Itneg or Tinguian society. It illustrates the family as the main foundation of the tribe’s community.[

HIS DANCE SOMETIMES HAS MANY NAMES AND DIFFERENT VERSIONS. MOST COMMON IS THIS DANCE DEPICTS THE HUNTING RITUAL PERFORMED BEFORE A TRIBAL WAR. THE TRIBES MEN WOULD GO OUT AND LOOK UP AND WATCH FOR THE SCARED IDAW BIRD. WHICH IS SAID TO LEAD THE TRIBE TO VICTORY. ALSO LOOK AT THE CLOTHING, PHILIPPINES BEING A VERY HOT CLIMATE, PLUS THE USE OF AS LITTLE MATERIAL AS POSSIBLE, THE TRADITIONAL CLOTHING WAS NOT MADE TO COVER MUCH OF THE BODY.

Binoyugan is a dance from the Ilocano area of Pangasinan Province portraying women balancing the traditional banga or clay pots on their heads. The women lie on their stomachs and skillfully roll from side to side while keeping the pots steady.

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