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Dancing, is a very popular art in the Philippines, being expressed in many diverse types and forms.

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As the colonizers arrived, so did new music. Many indigenous ritualistic dances were adapted to be used as worship to the different figures of Christianity. Social dances were also influenced by trends in Europe. Multiple examples can be seen in the dances: pandango, polka, and rigodon de honor.

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Pandango Sa ilaw - Philippine Traditional Cultural Dance/Folk Dance/Carassauga 2017, Toronto, Canada

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Indigenous dances in the Philippines are influenced and molded by various factors, such as the experiences and events in the community molded by various factors, a good example is the war dances of the people of the Mountain Province.

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Through the Americans, the Philippines was exposed to the Afro-Cuban dance forms such as the tango, samba, mambo, cha cha, among others. Throughout the US occupation, popular dance crazes from the US soon made their way in the country

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In the early 20th century, European classical ballet was introduced to the Filipinos because of many foreign dance troupes. Some of these professionally trained dancers stayed and taught the Filipinos ballet. These first Filipino ballet dancers became the first generation of Filipino ballet dancers, teachers, and choreographers.

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Ballet is both a dance and theater art. It is a style that follows a strict set of moves and techniques in a performance. There are different contemporary reiterations of the ballet form:

Modern

Opera

Folkloric

Two examples of modern ballet in the Philippines are Tony Fabella's "Limang Dipa" and "Beautiful Girls"

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People of all ages will delight in Ballet Philippines’ holiday season offering, Snow White. This classic tale of a girl with “skin as white as snow; lips as red as roses” will enchant audiences both...

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Folk dance is the different dances performed by various cultural groups throughout the country. It changes from region to region and is performed by non professional dancers who are members of the said community. It is often performed during rituals, festivals, fiestas, and other community celebrations.

Under the category of mimetic dances that are dance movements imitating animals; one of these dances include Mananagat of Cebu which imitates the movements of a fisherman.

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Street dance is a term used to describe vernacular dances or dances that developed organically within a community. Street dance is a dance form that began in urban open spaces, such as parks, streets, yards, and night clubs. Popular street dance moves in the Philippines include hip-hop routines such as b-boying, popping, locking and roboting.

Popular street dance groups include the Philippine All-star Dance Crew, the A-team and XBGensan.

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UP StreetDance Club - Philippines (Bronze Medalist/MegaCrew) @ HHI's 2013 World Hip Hop Championship