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. 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. Dance may be performed in religious or shamanic rituals, for example in rain dance performed in times of drought. 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. It is based on an earlier publication dance history. Aside from these westerninfluenced dances, ethniccreated dances such as tinikling made its way to nationwide.
Pantomina is a well known bicolano dance of love and. 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. 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. The pantomina was featured in francisca reyes aquinos firstever folk dance book, philippine.
The festivals may occur on may day may 1 or pentecost whitsun, although in some countries it is instead erected at midsummer. First published in 1985, this book traces the histories of five dance companies. The origins of dance the earliest history of human dance is a continuing mystery. Pantomina is a proof of the cultural richness of the sorsogon province. 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. First, biggest synchronized dance drew thousands on road, all the way to. Pantomina is spanish for pantomime, movements imitating the courtship movements of the rooster and the hen. May 09, 2010 pantomina was among the first folk dances to have its dance steps notated. A methodology for study published in 1983 by dance books. It evolved as a protest against both the balletic and the interpretive dance traditions of. Pantomina catanduanes shows the ardent pursuit of a lover of his beloved.
A brief dance history click here for more detailed history. Sorsogon bags world record for pantomina sa tinampo dance. The maypole is a major focus of may day, a spring celebration that falls on. It is a courtship dance originated from imitating the courtship and lovemaking of doves that then. This folk dance, with graceful moves made to melancholy music. In the beginning of indian cinema, all the dance choreographies were based on indian classical dances or. As a traditional dance, it is performed as courtship and wedding dance where the coupledances and each expresses love for each other. Some of the participants in the guinness world recordbreaking pantomina folk dance on the. Moreover, according to gerard lico in his book edifice complex. Dance history is not only an academic or artistic undertaking. Pantomina was among the first folk dances to have its dance steps notated.
Today, the pantomina minor and pantomina mayor versions of. Apr 17, 2010 pantomina catanduanes shows the ardent pursuit of a lover of his beloved. Pantomina meaning dance of the doves, this dance is the highlight of sorsogons kasanggayahan festival every third week of october. Although pantomina dance is an allhappyoccassion number. The dance, according to aquino, was also called salampati during the spanish occupation. A history of dance music in 50 key moments, as chosen by guardian and observer writersfind the guardian s full history of modern music. 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. This dance is traditionally performed during wedding festivities by the couple and their visitors. The dance, according to aquino, was also called salampati during the spanish period. 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. Groups of participants, mainly elderly in colourful costumes, dance to the tune of pantomina song. The version described here is from the province of albay. Pantomina philippine folk dance linkedin slideshare. Congratulations province of sorsogon for breaking the world record.
Sarong ritmo nin bayle nagpapahiling kan maigot na paglapag kan namomoot sa saiyang namomotan. Mar 03, 2014 the pantomina dance as part of a wedding celebration is similarly done also in bulusan and other towns of sorsogon. 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. Shamans dancing for rain is mentioned in ancient chinese texts. 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. This part presents the analysis based on the historical facts and oral accounts presented. Nov 05, 2011 pantomina sa tinampo, as chronicled by reynaldo t. 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. 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. This new collection of essays surveys the history of dance in an innovative and wideranging fashion. 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. It is also very popular in the northern part of samar especially in towns of allen and capul both directly facing bicolandia. Pantomina sa tinampo 2019 the largest filipino folk dance.
Groups of participants, mainly elderly in colorful costumes, dance to the tune of pantomina song. The dances of universal peace are part of this timeless tradition of sacred dance. Guinness book of world record largest filipino folk dance pantomina sa tinampo with heart and chiz duration. Popular dance history books meet your next favorite book. Pantomina mayor, polka biana, pulosang floridablangca, ragragsakan, say aro. These folk dances shows the diverse culture of the philippines. Macarena mary caldarella, addie lancaster, marissa rubin 1930s. Philippine folk dances in this topic, we will now take a look at the list of some of the famous philippine folk dances. Francisca reyes aquinos firstever folk dance book, philippine folk. In some cases the maypole is a permanent feature that is only utilised during. The pantomina dance as part of a wedding celebration is similarly done also in bulusan and other towns of sorsogon.
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. 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. 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. Chiz escudero dancing pantomina for guinness world of records. List of books and articles about dance history online. 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. The pantomina, as a traditional bikol dance is a love dance with its movements. Pantomina,origin country philippines,meaning of this dance. Oct 19, 2001 this new collection of essays surveys the history of dance in an innovative and wideranging fashion. You can not understand history of dance without understanding how dance is the individuation of collective storytelling. 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. Pantomina in a wedding celebration bulusanruralvagabond.
Dancers have always enthralled us with their snappy, yet graceful, moves and the creativity of their work. History of modern dance cannot be complete without isadora duncan, thus we start off with that. Pantomina mayor, polka biana, pulosang floridablangca, ragragsakan, say. Jun 03, 2018 the pantomina was featured in francisca reyes aquinos firstever folk dance book, philippine folk dances and games, published in february 1926. Filipino dance styles like the kumintang, type of song and dance, and dances like the. 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. Dance history explores the intersection of the collective narrative with the human body. Another thought process associated with this was the belief that the dance which the ancient greeks did was the dance of the future. An pantomina sarong soanoy na sayaw sa kabikolan na inaarog an mga hiro nin mga salampating nagsisigayan. 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. The history of praise dance dates back to biblical times.
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. Dance properties dance culture lowland christian place of origin albay. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. 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. Gaway gaway philippine folk dance by the philippines dance troupe of the fox cities duration. 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. Pantomina was originally a wedding dance from the bicol provinces. Kuratsa philippines folk dance research paper 611 words. 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. In 1903, isadora duncan devised a dance technique, inspired by friedrich nietzsches philosophy. Sorsogon city sorsogon has bagged the guinness book of world records as. The bicol region is home to the pantomina, a dance widely popular in every town of catanduanes. Johnstons a history of dancing 1906 was the first book published in english on its subject in the twentieth century. 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.
The history of dance through the years everyday minerals. Although pantomina dance is an allhappyoccassion number, i particularly love this dance to be specifically performed in weddings. 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. Groups of the participants, mainly elderly in colourful costumes, dance to the tune of pantomina song. It evolved as a protest against both the balletic and the interpretive dance traditions of the time.
In some cases the maypole is a permanent feature that is only utilised during the festival, although in other cases it is erected. An early manuscript describing dance is the natya shastra on which is based the modern interpretation of classical indian dance e. Today, the pantomina dance is being performed during cultural programs. For other cultures the terms ethnic dance or traditional dance are sometimes used, although the latter terms may encompass ceremonial dances. Danceus recommends the best college dance programs for 20192020 in usa. 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. Philippine dance has played a tremendous role in filipino culture. 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. According to pantomina dance history this dance is also called salampati during the spanish colonization. This one is an amateur video of my nephew during his friends wedding in bulan, sorsogon. Mayo pa an mga kastila, ini inapod nang sayaw sinalampati.
Aug 18, 2012 the term folk dance is sometimes applied to dances of historical importance in european culture and history. That is why pantomina is not just a mere dance to us but implies a value far plusher than that. Though, id like to remind that the word modern, applied to arts, has a wide and controversial meaning. Dancing developed as a natural expression of united feeling and action. It is a courtship dance originated from imitating the courtship and lovemaking of doves that then showed during the 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. An interactive arts approach provides an indepth look at dance from the dawn of time through the 20th century. Pantomina spanish for pantomime was originally a wedding dance. The pantomina was featured in francisca reyes aquinos firstever folk dance book, philippine folk dances and games, published in february 1926. Pages in category dance historians the following 40 pages are in this category, out of 40 total. 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. The following are various indigenous dances of the major ethnic groupings of the.
May 25, 2010 history of modern dance cannot be complete without isadora duncan, thus we start off with that. Heart evangelista guinness book of world record largest filipino. Mar 17, 2008 pantomina meaning dance of the doves, this dance is the highlight of sorsogons kasanggayahan festival every third week of october. The pantomimus, whose name means imitator of everything, was the central figure of an entertainment that. Philippine folk dance singkil most philippine dances were originally patterned after european dances during the spanish regime. Alvin ailey has an important place in modern dance history for being the choreographer of the black modern dance. Kasanggayahan festival 2011 ends with pantomina sa tinampo. 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. Practically every culture and every civilization, tribe or settlement has had a dance form especially associated with them. Ill use the expression modern dance history to talk about figures, choreographic productions and related facts occurred in western culture between the end of the xix century and the 1950s. After the love pantomine has waned, the focus of the pantomina returns to the dance itself. 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. Jan 17, 2018 after the love pantomine has waned, the focus of the pantomina returns to the dance itself. They are also the living proof of philippine history.
The lindy hop like many of the other dances in the swing dance era, the lindy hop originated in harlem, new york. Bharathanatyam during the reign of the last mughals and nawabs of oudh dance fell down to the status of nautch, an unethical sensuous thing of courtesans. 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. It is something that has been a part of every culture ever since time in memorial.
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