Classification of dances in the philippines according to geographical location?

Classification of Philippines Folk Dances GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN

1. NATIONAL DANCES found throughout the islands. (e.g. Rigodon, Carinosa, Jota) Rigodon

• Originated from Spain, this danceis commonly performed at formal affairs like inaugural balls where prominent membersof the government participate and enjoy.

Cariñosa

• Cariñosa is a Wordthat describes an affectionate, friendly and lovable woman. This dance isperformed in flirtatiousmanner with fansand handkerchiefs to assistthe dancers hide-and-seek movements.

La Jota Manileña

• It is a dance named after the capital city of the Philippines, Manila, where an adaptation of Castilian Jota afloatswith the clacking of bamboo castanets played by the dancers themselves. The costume and the graceful movements of theperformers noticeably inspired bySpanish Culture.

2. LOCAL DANCES found in specific locality. (e.g. Tinikling-Leyte; Subli-Batangas)

Tinikling

• Tinnikling is consideredthe national folkdance with a pair ofdancers hopping between two bamboo poles held justabovethe ground and strucktogether in time to music. Originated from LeyteProvince, this dance is in fact amimic movement of tiklingbirds hopping over trees, grass stems or over bamboo traps set by farmers. Dancers perform this dance with remarkable grace andspeed jumping between bamboo poles.

Subli-Batangas

• This dance is one ofthe most popular dance in the Philippines and the favorite in Batangas. This dance is simplyceremonial in nature and this is performed as homage to the Holy Cross. The Holy Cross is known by the locals as the 'Mahal naPoong Santa Krus', and theHoly Cross plays an important role in the development of the dance. In fact,the Holy Cross is consideredat the center of the dance and without the Holy Cross the dance will not materialize.