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Ethnic Dance

 An ethnic dance is simply a dance that is characteristic of a particular cultural group. Under this

definition even the polka, which is almost always considered a social dance, may be called ethnic, as

it began in a culturally distinct region of Europe. Flamenco, which began as an improvised...

The Pandanggo sa Ilaw is similar to a Spanish Fandango, but the

Pandanggo is performed while balancing three oil lamps - one on the

head, and one in each hand. It's a lively dance that originated on Lubang

Island. The music is in 3/4 time and is usually accompanied by

castanets.

The Sayaw sa Bangko is performed on top of a narrow bench. Dancers

need good balance as they go through a series of movements tha

include some impressive acrobatics. This dance traces its roots back to

the areas of Pangapisan, Lingayen and Pangasinan.

The Cariñosa is a dance made for flirting! Dancers make a number of flirtatious

movements as they hide behind fans or handkerchiefs and peek out at one

another. The essence of the dance is the courtship between two sweethearts.