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Spanish Influence

The document summarizes the influence of Spanish dancing in the Philippines. It describes several folk dances that developed under Spanish influence such as Estudiantina, Mazurka Boholana, Mazurka Mindorena, and Polka sa Nayon. It provides details on the origins and characteristics of these dances, noting how they incorporated Spanish dance steps, music, and costumes but were adaptations of traditional Philippine dances. Dancing was an important part of social and religious activities during the Spanish colonial period.

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Spanish Influence

The document summarizes the influence of Spanish dancing in the Philippines. It describes several folk dances that developed under Spanish influence such as Estudiantina, Mazurka Boholana, Mazurka Mindorena, and Polka sa Nayon. It provides details on the origins and characteristics of these dances, noting how they incorporated Spanish dance steps, music, and costumes but were adaptations of traditional Philippine dances. Dancing was an important part of social and religious activities during the Spanish colonial period.

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Spanish Influence of

Dancing in the
Philippines

GROUP 3
12 – G3
PE3 – GROUP ACTIVITY
Dance, as a form of art, is one of the
long-lasting Interwoven into our life to
form the Fabric of Culture. Dance has
existed since the dawn of time. People
can communicate through dance
movements because it has long been a
significant factor in the expression of
one's soul and character identity. People
can also express their joys and sorrows,
as well as their ideals and aspirations in
life, through dance.
Estudiantina, Mazurka Boholana,
Mazurka Mindorena, and Polka sa
Nayon are some of the folk dances with
a Spanish influence. You will learn how
to dance the Mazurka Mindorena and
Polka sa Nayon, the last two dances.
Early Filipinos considered dancing to
be a religious activity. Priests and
priestesses danced in thanksgiving for a
plentiful harvest, a successful battle, a
safe voyage, or the recovery from
illness.
Dancing was an important part of the people's
social activity during the Spanish regime. The
kumintang was the oldest dance and song
among Christianized Filipino groups. It was a
pantomime song and dance performance.
Another dance is the Pampango, which is
characterized by lion movements and hand
clapping. With the arrival of the Spaniards,
these dances were put on hold. Today's folk
dances are adaptations of traditional native
dances.
The dances below were also some of the folk dances with Spanish influence not
only with their movements and with the dance steps, but also with the costumes and
music used in every dance.
Estudiantina - is a lively dance that originated
in the Quezon province of Unisan (formerly
Tayabas). This dance was popular in social
gatherings in the past, and it was usually
performed by young men and women who
were estudiantesby the barrio folks, as well as
girls, estudiantinas. As a result, this dance was
named after him. It was usually performed
with a flute and a guitar as accompaniment.
Mazurka Boholana - During the Spanish era,
this traditional bottom dance was popular in
Bohol and other provinces. This was
originally performed with couples scattered
around the room in an ad hoc manner, with no
set sequence of steps or direction.
Mazurka Mindorena - this lovely Mindoro
festival dance was the premier dance of
Mindoro's high society during the Spanish
period. Don Antonio Luna, regarded as one of
the best dancers of his time, was instrumental
in preserving and popularizing this dance in
Mindoro.
Polka sa Nayon - this ballroom polka was
popular in the province of Batangas during
the Spanish time. It was usually danced
during town fiestas and in big social affairs.
Leader: Trisha Manicar

Members:
Kristine Kate Kevin Jay Gutierez
Jj Sillano JC Mandaraog
Jesica Cunanan Cyrus J.O. Aya-ay
Jay Ar Maullon Glenn De Jesus
Glenn Dejesus Jesica Cunanan
Richelle Jarrey E. Valdez Joseph Deguzman
Roniejel O. Deguinon Kitzyrille Pelonggo
Eliorie Porquez Lerin Richelle Jarrey E. Valdez
Ricky Gacutan Wency Ferol
Brian Ancheta Brillo Mark V. Busa
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