PHILIPPINE

DANCE

PREPARED BY: CLAREN C. OPENA

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Philippine dances as
manifested in different
dynamics and forms,
grew out of the various
context and experiences
of the people.
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Tinikling is derived from
the movements of the
tinikling bird as it wanders
on grass stems and
crushes several branches
of trees.
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Cariñosa is derived from
Spanish word that means
loving or affectionate one.
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Mindanao is known for
spirituality, royalty, and
splendor which are
evident in their dances.
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Muslim Dances are
characterized by colorful
and elaborate costumes as
well as precise and regal
movements.
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National Artist
for Dance
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FOR DANCE

FRANCISCA
REYES
AQUINO
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Teacher
Nationalist
First Filipina to be
awarded the Order
of the National
Artist for Dance
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She conducted
ressearch on
Filipino Dances by
visiting secluded
disricts at Luzon
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Republic Award of
Merit

Cultural Award
from UNESCO
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FOR DANCE

LEONOR
OROSA
GOQUINCO
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Also known as
Cristina Luna
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“Trailblazer”
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“Mother of
Philippine
Theater
Dance”
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“Dean of
Filipino
Performing
Arts Critics”
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She has
pioneered the
blending of
folk dance and
ballet.
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“The Dances
of Emerald
Isles: A Great
Philippine
Heritage”
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The book
published in
1980 covers a
comprehensive
cross section of
music and dance
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FOR DANCE

RAMON
OBUSAN
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He is a dancer,
choreographer,
stage designer
and artistic
director.
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He established
Ramon
Obusan Foloric
Group
(ROFG)
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ROFG is a dance
company that
reflects the
culture of
Filipinos in
dance and music
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ROFG performed
dance productions
and rituals from
ethnoliguistic and
indigenous groups
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FOR DANCE

LUCRESIA
REYES
URTULA
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Was the dance
director of the
Bayanihan
Philippine
National Folk
Dance Company
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BDC is the oldest
dance company in
the country.
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▧ Singkil
▧ Vinta
▧ Tagabili
▧ Pagdiwata
▧ Salidsid
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FOR DANCE

ALICE
REYES
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She is the
legendary
founder of
Ballet
Philippines.
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She was trained
abroad at
Colorado
College and
Sarah
Lawrence
College.
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Choreographer
at Cinderella
and Romeo and
Juliet