Folk Dance Basics
What is folk dance?
A traditional dance that reflects the culture of a specific community.
Folk Dance can be
1.cultural,
2.traditional, or
3.recreational dance styles.
The majority of these dances are related to:
●religious traditions,
●deriving from passions,
●superstitions,
●festivals,
●birth ceremonies,
●courtship,
●marriage,
●death, and
●war.
What is the national dance of the Philippines?
Tinikling.
What is modern dance?
A contemporary dance form that allows for personal expression through movement.
Why are folk dances important to communities?
They help preserve cultural traditions and promote community identity.
What role does rhythm play in folk dance?
It dominates and defines the movement patterns.
It gives life to the dance as well as express the theme of the dance.
Which dance imitates the movements of the tikling bird?
Tinikling.
Name three characteristics of modern dance.
FREE
CREATIVE
EXPRESSIVE
encourages dancers to use their emotions and moods to design their steps, combinations and dances instead of following a structured code of technique
How do modern dances express social issues?
Through movement and themes in choreography as well as on their costumes.
Name three common characteristics of folk dances.
They are often created through communal efforts and have unknown choreographers.
they often reflect the cultural identity, history, and values of a specific group of people.
It is a Philippine dance of colonial-era origin from the Maria Clara suite of Philippine folk dances, where the fan or handkerchief plays an instrumental role as it places the couple in a romance scenario.
Carinosa
How does modern dance differ from folk dance?
It focuses more on individual expression and creativity.
differ in energy level
What role does music play in both folk and modern dance?
It enhances the emotional expression and timing of the dance.
What is Sayaw sa Bangko?
A Filipino folk dance performed on top of a bench. Originated from Pangasinan.
It is the first Philippine dance group to perform at Lincoln Center in New York.
A. Bayanihan Philippine International Folk Dance Company
B. Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company
Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company
What is choreography in the context of modern dance?
The art of creating dance movements and sequences.
In what settings might you see folk dances performed?
Festivals, cultural events, and community gatherings.
Demonstrate Two basic steps of any Folk Dance you know
AMAZING!
What is a national dance?
A traditional folk dance recognized and commonly danced in a given country, often with regional variations.
Why is technique important in modern dance?
It provides the foundational skills needed for expression and creativity.
Why is it important for future generations to learn Filipino folk dances?
To maintain cultural identity and appreciation for Filipino heritage.