Classification of Philippine Dances

Philippine dances are classified into these categories:

Festival Dances - these dances are suited for special occasions or any social gathering. Examples are Polka, Papuri , Putritos, Jota, Habanera, and Mazurka.

Relegious or Ceremonial Dances - these dances are performed in connection with relegious vows and ceremonies. Examples are Singkil, Dugso, Sua-sua, Putong and Subli.

Occupational Dances - these dances depict human labor. Examples are Maglalatik, Pabirik, Mananguete, Planting, Harvesting and Tanobong.

Courtship Dances - these dances depict emotions, feelings and love of a man to a woman. Examples are Balitaw, Tadek, Panasahan, Katsutsa, Palakis and Daling-daling.

War Dances - these dances show combat or duel. Examples are Sagayan and Palu-palo.

Imitative Dances - these dances depict movement of any animals and the things around us. Examples are Tinikling, Rabong, Sabong, Itik-itik, Tinolabong, Sinlampati, Kalapati, and Pabo.

Comic Dances - these dances show funny movements that entertain. Examples are Ingkong Inkoy and Mokongo.

Games Dances - these dances exhibit play elements.

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