This article generally aimed to determine the forms
and significance of Philippine dance in our society. The Philippine dances are
reflective of our national cultural identity that mirrors the Filipino psyche
and aspirations, as an expressive folk art, dancing depicts the nations
sentiments and creative spirit, it’s exemplifies the vicissitudes of Filipino
life through the centuries.
Dancing is an integral part of life itself. As long as people exist, the desire to dance
in response to emotion is a physiological fact. Enjoyment is the only reason
why people dance today. Dancing leads to learn poise, manners and how to relate
with people.
Dance is the expression of one self, is an
expression through patterned movements. It is with this patterning that traditionally
separates folk dance forms from other dance forms. Dance is a way of expressing
what a person thinks or feels. This article gives you the necessary
understanding of the historical background, significance, nature and characteristics
of Philippine dances.
Dance is an expression of an intensified sense of
life, arising from an inner perception that stimulates both mind and the body
it is man’s natural and primitive means of expression the trust expression of
the people is in its dances and its music. Dancing has been a part of the life
of every tribe, society and culture. Every part of man’s life has always been
portrayed or celebrated through dance is not only an individual or group
experience but also considered as a cultural mirror where in the spirit,
character and artistry of its time is reflected.
A dance is a
simple emotional expression when developed into a design with is planned
organization of a pattern of movement in rhythm, in space and on ground, with
its set of steps gestures and dynamics becomes a specific dance form. These
dance forms which take centuries to develop and reflect the customs of the
society in which they have evolved. Sometimes most folk dances originated as
traditional dances of a country, they evolved from the everyday activities and
experiences of the people in the past people developed traditional dances to
celebrate events such as birth, marriage and even death, in some places, young
males conduct courtship through dances. Some folk dances are performed in the
belief that they can cure diseases people can also obtain favours like a good
harvest , or celebrate success in the battle , authorities see no difference
between folk dances and ethnic dances which are found among the ethnic groups all over the Philippines these dances
are the ritual dances, which have
something to do with the spirit the life
cycle dances, which celebrate an individual’s birth, baptism ,courtship ,
wedding and death and the occupational
dances, which imitate the occupations of the people in the locality. Nature and
characteristics of folk and ethnic dances aims to give the meaning.
This article is important to the people who are
likely to dance and this article help us to know how to communicate the culture
of Philippines folk dance are still performed today because they portray the
beliefs and social system of ethnic Filipinos. if life is boring and sad folk dances give expression and solution to
the people’s need. Most often these dances give them courage and determination
to cope up with their everyday life. Aside from psychological and spiritual satisfaction,
these dances signify celebrations. Life is incomplete without them. Dances bond
the community celebrations. Aside from this, dances are also performed for
entertainment and leisure. Once the music begins to play, the members of the
community, young and old, leave their seats and dance to the music cheerfulness
agility and style. This article strives to display the importance of every folk
music and its impact on the whole society and lead us or the Filipino back to
their culture by the means of dances. As a student it will really help us to
communicate easily, this was designed to help the readers fully understand.
