For other cultures the terms ethnic dance or traditional dance are sometimes used, although the latter terms may encompass ceremonial dances. Groups of the participants, mainly elderly in colourful costumes, dance to the tune of pantomina song. Pantomina is a proof of the cultural richness of the sorsogon province. Pantomina was among the first folk dances to have its dance steps notated. Mar 17, 2008 pantomina meaning dance of the doves, this dance is the highlight of sorsogons kasanggayahan festival every third week of october. Philippine folk dance singkil most philippine dances were originally patterned after european dances during the spanish regime. List of books and articles about dance history online. Pantomina mayor, polka biana, pulosang floridablangca, ragragsakan, say. Chiz escudero dancing pantomina for guinness world of records. History of modern dance cannot be complete without isadora duncan, thus we start off with that. Kuratsa philippines folk dance research paper 611 words.
Pantomina,origin country philippines,meaning of this dance. Dancing developed as a natural expression of united feeling and action. Popular dance history books meet your next favorite book. The pantomina was featured in francisca reyes aquinos firstever folk dance book, philippine. That is why pantomina is not just a mere dance to us but implies a value far plusher than that. Jan 17, 2018 after the love pantomine has waned, the focus of the pantomina returns to the dance itself. Pantomina mayor, polka biana, pulosang floridablangca, ragragsakan, say aro. Congratulations province of sorsogon for breaking the world record.
Another thought process associated with this was the belief that the dance which the ancient greeks did was the dance of the future. The festivals may occur on may day may 1 or pentecost whitsun, although in some countries it is instead erected at midsummer. Editors dils and albright address the current dearth of comprehensive teaching material in the dance history field through the creation of a multifaceted, nonlinear, yet wellstructured and comprehensive survey of select moments in the development of both. Pantomina catanduanes shows the ardent pursuit of a lover of his beloved. An early manuscript describing dance is the natya shastra on which is based the modern interpretation of classical indian dance e. They are also the living proof of philippine history. This book spans the evolution of dance, again from ballet in the royal courts to lincoln center in new york and even further into the realms of grahams modern technique to william forsythes contemporary ballet style. It is a courtship dance originated from into immitating the courtship and lovemaking of doves that then showed during the dance where men attempt to please the women. Aside from its managed by a new set of political administration from governor to mayor, sorsogon city is aiming to grab a guinness book of world record for the largest street dance. Using an investigative approach, this book presents the who, what, when, where, why, and how of dance history in relation to other arts and to historical, political, and social events.
The handy e book of contemporary dance history is a practical guide of 39 pages, for people who want to have basic knowledge about this topic in an easy way. In the beginning of indian cinema, all the dance choreographies were based on indian classical dances or. A brief dance history click here for more detailed history. Aside from these westerninfluenced dances, ethniccreated dances such as tinikling made its way to nationwide. An interactive arts approach provides an indepth look at dance from the dawn of time through the 20th century. After the love pantomine has waned, the focus of the pantomina returns to the dance itself. Filipino dance styles like the kumintang, type of song and dance, and dances like the. Guinness book of world record largest filipino folk dance pantomina sa tinampo with heart and chiz duration. Groups of participants, mainly elderly in colourful costumes, dance to the tune of pantomina song. The dances of universal peace are part of this timeless tradition of sacred dance. The following are various indigenous dances of the major ethnic groupings of the. Although pantomina dance is an allhappyoccassion number. Today, the pantomina minor and pantomina mayor versions of.
A maypole is a tall wooden pole erected as a part of various european folk festivals, around which a maypole dance often takes place. From ballroom to hip hop, jazz to ballet, salsa to sway, tango to mambo and ancient rituals to modern dances dance has come a long, long way. As a traditional dance, it is performed as courtship and wedding dance where the coupledances and each expresses love for each other. First, biggest synchronized dance drew thousands on road, all the way to. The version described here is from the province of albay. Sorsogon city sorsogon has bagged the guinness book of world records as. The dance, according to aquino, was also called salampati during the spanish occupation. This folk dance, with graceful moves made to melancholy music. The first mention of dance in the bible is in the book of exodus when miriam, sister of moses, took a tambourine and led the women of israel into a dance after witnessing the parting of the red sea. Mar 03, 2014 the pantomina dance as part of a wedding celebration is similarly done also in bulusan and other towns of sorsogon. It evolved as a protest against both the balletic and the interpretive dance traditions of. It is a courtship dance originated from imitating the courtship and lovemaking of doves that then. Sarong ritmo nin bayle nagpapahiling kan maigot na paglapag kan namomoot sa saiyang namomotan. The maypole is a major focus of may day, a spring celebration that falls on the first of may, providing a centerpiece for revelers to dance around.
First, we present the dance in its first level of existence as a community folk dance where it can be a wedding dance for newlyweds or a dance of honor for special guests in celebrations. These folk dances shows the diverse culture of the philippines. This part presents the analysis based on the historical facts and oral accounts presented. A history of dance music in 50 key moments, as chosen by guardian and observer writersfind the guardian s full history of modern music. Although pantomina dance is an allhappyoccassion number, i particularly love this dance to be specifically performed in weddings. Mayo pa an mga kastila, ini inapod nang sayaw sinalampati. Today, the pantomina dance is being performed during cultural programs. Gaway gaway philippine folk dance by the philippines dance troupe of the fox cities duration.
Kasanggayahan festival 2011 ends with pantomina sa tinampo. May 09, 2010 pantomina was among the first folk dances to have its dance steps notated. Nov 05, 2011 pantomina sa tinampo, as chronicled by reynaldo t. Pantomina sa tinampo 2019 by magayagayang magallanes nov 5, 2019 magallanes was part of history in the making when more than two hundred magallenos joined sorsogons successful attempt to enter the guinness book of world records for the largest group of dancers to swing and sway to a philippine folk dance. Dance properties dance culture lowland christian place of origin albay. The history of praise dance dates back to biblical times. From the beginning of time, sacred movement, song and story have brought people together at times of seasonal ceremony and celebration, as part of everyday life and life passages, in daily renewal and meditation, etc. The two families involved in the pantomina story implies the unifying power of weddings, of how we all can be stronger if we all work together.
Dance is an important aspect of some religious rites in ancient egypt, similarly dance is also integral to many ceremonies and rites among african people. A maypole is a tall pole, historically made from the trunk of a tree, adorned with items such as flowers, garlands, ribbons and streamers and sometimes painted with stripes. Pantomimus, nonspeaking dancer in the roman theatre who performed dramatic scenes, acting all the characters in a story in succession using only masks, body movement, and rhythmic gestures. Dancers have always enthralled us with their snappy, yet graceful, moves and the creativity of their work.
This new collection of essays surveys the history of dance in an innovative and wideranging fashion. Some of the participants in the guinness world recordbreaking pantomina folk dance on the. Macarena mary caldarella, addie lancaster, marissa rubin 1930s. Pantomina is spanish for pantomime, movements imitating the courtship movements of the rooster and the hen. It is also very popular in the northern part of samar especially in towns of allen and capul both directly facing bicolandia.
In some cases the maypole is a permanent feature that is only utilised during. This dance is traditionally performed during wedding festivities by the couple and their visitors. Groups of participants, mainly elderly in colorful costumes, dance to the tune of pantomina song. Pantomina is a well known bicolano dance of love and. Johnstons a history of dancing 1906 was the first book published in english on its subject in the twentieth century.
You can not understand history of dance without understanding how dance is the individuation of collective storytelling. Dance history explores the intersection of the collective narrative with the human body. The pantomina, as a traditional bikol dance is a love dance with its movements. Shamans dancing for rain is mentioned in ancient chinese texts. Pantomina sa tinampo 2019 the largest filipino folk dance. It is a courtship dance originated from imitating the courtship and lovemaking of doves that then showed during the dance.
Moreover, according to gerard lico in his book edifice complex. The maypole dance was almost definitely a fertility rite meant to symbolize the union of the masculine and feminine, which is a major theme in may day celebrations across the historical pagan. He goes trough a variety of teachings and influences like the one of katherine dunham, lester horton, doris humphrey and martha graham, before creating his own company. Jun 03, 2018 the pantomina was featured in francisca reyes aquinos firstever folk dance book, philippine folk dances and games, published in february 1926. Pantomina in a wedding celebration bulusanruralvagabond.
Then the need was to provide a theoretical basis for dance history as a burgeoning area of academic study, to offer examples of good history writing and to outline various curriculum development strategies. Pantomina was originally a wedding dance from the bicol provinces. The history of dance through the years everyday minerals. Editors dils and albright address the current dearth of comprehensive teaching material in the dance history field through the creation of a multifaceted, nonlinear, yet wellstructured and comprehensive survey of select moments in the development of both american and world dance. Apr 17, 2010 pantomina catanduanes shows the ardent pursuit of a lover of his beloved.
The dance, according to aquino, was also called salampati during the spanish period. Philippine folk dances in this topic, we will now take a look at the list of some of the famous philippine folk dances. The pantomina dance as part of a wedding celebration is similarly done also in bulusan and other towns of sorsogon. This dance is said to have been one of the first folk dances with steps recorded in the philippine folk dances and games, the first folk dance book by. Sorsogon bags world record for pantomina sa tinampo dance. It evolved as a protest against both the balletic and the interpretive dance traditions of the time. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. The origins of dance the earliest history of human dance is a continuing mystery. Pages in category dance historians the following 40 pages are in this category, out of 40 total. Pantomina philippine folk dance linkedin slideshare. It is something that has been a part of every culture ever since time in memorial. May 01, 2016 the maypole dance was almost definitely a fertility rite meant to symbolize the union of the masculine and feminine, which is a major theme in may day celebrations across the historical pagan.
Francisca reyes aquinos firstever folk dance book, philippine folk. Philippine dance has played a tremendous role in filipino culture. From one of the oldest dated dances called the tinikling, to other folkloric dances such as the pandanggo, carinosa, and subli, and even to more modernday dances like the ballet, it is no doubt that dance in the philippine setting has integrated itself in society over the course of many years and is significantly imbedded in. In some cases the maypole is a permanent feature that is only utilised during the festival, although in other cases it is erected. Heart evangelista guinness book of world record largest filipino. Though, id like to remind that the word modern, applied to arts, has a wide and controversial meaning. It is based on an earlier publication dance history. Feb 17, 2009 i dont want to see this thing pantomina meaning dance of the doves, this dance is the highlight of sorsogons kasanggayahan festival every third week of october. Aug 18, 2012 the term folk dance is sometimes applied to dances of historical importance in european culture and history. First published in 1985, this book traces the histories of five dance companies. This one is an amateur video of my nephew during his friends wedding in bulan, sorsogon. The pantomina was featured in francisca reyes aquinos firstever folk dance book, philippine folk dances and games, published in february 1926.
An pantomina sarong soanoy na sayaw sa kabikolan na inaarog an mga hiro nin mga salampating nagsisigayan. The pantomimus, whose name means imitator of everything, was the central figure of an entertainment that. The pantomina, as a traditional bikol dance is a love dance with its movements mimicking or patronizing the mating or love making of doves or the salampati bikol term for dove. May 25, 2010 history of modern dance cannot be complete without isadora duncan, thus we start off with that. The bicol region is home to the pantomina, a dance widely popular in every town of catanduanes. Danceus recommends the best college dance programs for 20192020 in usa. Dance may be performed in religious or shamanic rituals, for example in rain dance performed in times of drought. It has been released with the intention of facilitating the spreading and access to this information comfortably, and always, whenever you can not be online. Alvin ailey has an important place in modern dance history for being the choreographer of the black modern dance. Looking back in time, the history of dance is rich with interesting events that shape its very foundation to the different styles that we perfect over periods of hundreds of years. According to pantomina dance history this dance is also called salampati during the spanish colonization. Dance history is not only an academic or artistic undertaking. Modern dance, theatrical dance that began to develop in the united states and europe late in the 19th century, receiving its nomenclature and a widespread success in the 20th.
It is also the first folk dance to be written and it is included on the first folk dance book philippines folk dances and games written by francisca reyes aquino. In 1903, isadora duncan devised a dance technique, inspired by friedrich nietzsches philosophy. A methodology for study published in 1983 by dance books. Pantomina spanish for pantomime was originally a wedding dance. A maypole is a tall wooden pole erected as a part of various european folk festivals, around which a maypole dance often takes place the festivals may occur on may day may 1 or pentecost, although in some countries it is instead erected at midsummer. Dance facts history, interesting tips and types of dance dance is a form of art that is made by purposefully recreating selected sequences of human motion, which can be imbued with the values of aesthetic and symbolism that are acknowledged by both performers and observers from within the particular culture. The maypole is a major focus of may day, a spring celebration that falls on. Oct 19, 2001 this new collection of essays surveys the history of dance in an innovative and wideranging fashion. Nov 05, 2019 pantomina sa tinampo 2019 by magayagayang magallanes nov 5, 2019 magallanes was part of history in the making when more than two hundred magallenos joined sorsogons successful attempt to enter the guinness book of world records for the largest group of dancers to swing and sway to a philippine folk dance. Ramon obusan, directorchoreographer of the worldfamous obusan folkloric group, pantomina catanduanes is the best pantomina version he has witnessed so far in the bicol region. Practically every culture and every civilization, tribe or settlement has had a dance form especially associated with them.