Objectives:
a. Discuss the meaning of Muslim Dance
b. Identify the different
kinds of Muslim Dance
c. Appreciate the
importance of Muslim Dance
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Muslim Mindanao
Aside from the
colorful contributions of its regional tribes, Mindanao is home to the largest
cultural minority in the Philippines - the Muslims.
Brought by Javanese and Middle Eastern traders, Islam is the religion of
approximately 20 percent of the Philippine population. They are known for their
mysticism, royalty, and beauty which are evident in their music and dances.
Accompanied by the agong and kulintang, Filipino Muslim dance is marked by
intricate hand and arm movement along with shimmering costumes
Asik
Tribe: Maguindanao
Origin: Lanao del Sur
Tribe: Maguindanao
Origin: Lanao del Sur
A solo slave
dance performed by the umbrella-bearing attendant to win the favor of her
sultan master. The girl wears long metal fingernails and dances and poses in
doll-like motions. Asik usually precedes a performance of Singkil.
Pangalay
Tribe: Badjao
Origin: Zamboanga del Sur
Tribe: Badjao
Origin: Zamboanga del Sur
A pangalay native to the Badjao, sometimes known as the
"Sea Gypsies." Pangalay is a dance that emphasizes the agility of the
upper body. The rhythmic bounce of the shoulder with simultaneous alternating
waving of arms are the basic movement of this dance. The pangalay is commonly
performed at weddings and other social gatherings.
Singkil
Tribe:Maranao
Origin: Lanao, Mindanao
Tribe:Maranao
Origin: Lanao, Mindanao
Sinkil dance takes its name from the bells worn on the ankles of the Muslim princess. Perhaps one of the oldest of truly Filipino dances, the Singkil recounts the epic legend of the "Darangan" of the Maranao people of Mindanao. This epic, written sometime in the 14th century, tells the fateful story of Princess Gandingan, who was caught in the middle of a forest during an earthquake caused by the diwatas, or fairies or nymph of the forest.
The rhythmic clapping of criss-crossed bamboo poles represent the trees that were falling, which she gracefully avoids. Her slave loyally accompanies her throughout her ordeal. Finally, she is saved by the prince. Dancers wearing solemn faces and maintaining a dignified pose being dancing at a slow pace which soon progresses to a faster tempo skillfully manipulate apir, or fans which represent the winds that prove to be auspicious. The dancers weave expertly through criss-crossed bamboos.
Pangsak
Tribe: Yakan
Origin: Basilan
Tribe: Yakan
Origin: Basilan
The Yakan
are a Muslim ethnic group in the highlands of Mindanao. They wear elaborately
woven costumes tightly on their bodies. Their dances involve complicated hand
and foot movements. In this dance, a man unties a wrap from his wife-to-be's
waist to wrap around her body and dance with. Both of their faces are dotted
with white paint, to hide their identity from evil spirits.
Pangalay sa Agong
Origin: Tausug - Sulu
Origin: Tausug - Sulu
A variation
of the Tausug's traditional dance, Pangalay, two warriors vie for the attention
of a lass both using gongs to show their prowess and skill.
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