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1.

Tinikling

One of the most popular traditional dances in the Philippines is the  tinikling. This dance is often
performed to music played on bamboo poles, and involves two people tapping the poles together
while dancers move in and out of the space between them.

2. Cariñosa

The cariñosa  is a slow and graceful dance and is said to represent the beauty and affectionate
side of Filipinos (or preferably the Panayanons – specifically, the Ilonggos who are already known
for their sweetness).
3. Pandanggo sa Ilaw

Pandanggo sa ilaw is one of Philippine traditional dances that involves candles balanced on the
heads and hands of each dancer. Some variations of the dance are accompanied by castanets
than simply the clapping of the hands. This dance is said to originate from the Spanish fandango,
which was brought to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.

4. Maglalaltik

Maglalatik  is a traditional Philippine dance that involves dancers hitting coconut shell halves
against each other in time to the music. The Maglalatik  is traditionally performed by two groups
of dancers, who represent two religious groups engaged in battle.
5. Sayaw Sa Bangko

Sayaw sa Bangko is a traditional Filipino dance that originated in the province of Pangasinan. The
dance is typically performed by a group of three to five pairs, with supporting characters from the
back, mimicking a barrio  festival. The other characters circle around the dancers while clapping
and singing.

6. Itik-itik

Itik-Itik  is a traditional Philippine dance that involves imitating the movements of ducks. The
dance is often performed by couples, with the man playing the role of the duck and the woman
playing the role of the female duck.
7. Kuratsa

Kuratsa  is one of the Philippine traditional dances. It is usually performed at weddings and other
special events. The dance is characterized by its fast pace and rhythmic steps.  Kuratsa  is often
considered to be a courtship dance, as it involves couples dancing closely together.

7. Subli

Subli is one of the Philippine traditional dances that originated in Batangas. The word Subli is
derived from the word subsob  which meant “bent” depicting how the men adopted the bent
posture when dancing.
8. Binasuan

Binasuan  is a Philippine traditional dance that originated in Bayambang, Pangasinan. The name
Binasuan comes from the Filipino word “binasuan,” which means “to drink from a glass.”

9. Binanog
Binanog  is a traditional Philippine dance that originated from the Panay Suludnon – Tumandok –
Bukidnon tribe in Lambunao, Calinog, and Tapaz Capiz. The dance imitates the  banog  or hawk’s
movement, to the beating of the bamboo sound and gongs.

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