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This document provides information about several notable Filipino dancers who have been named National Artists of the Philippines for Dance. It discusses their contributions to researching, preserving, and choreographing traditional Philippine folk dances as well as incorporating folk dance traditions into ballet. The dancers profiled include Francisca Aquino, known for her early research of Philippine folk dances; Leonor Goquingco, a pioneer in blending folk dance and ballet; Ramon Obusan, who established a dance company focusing on indigenous dances; and Alice Reyes, the founder of the premier ballet company Ballet Philippines.
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- 2. According to dance scholar, B. E. S. Villaruz, the diversity of Philippine dances is “manifested in different dynamics and forms, grew out of the various contexts and experiences of the people.” This explains how the movement and choreography are based on the different environments in the archipelago.
- 3. TINIKLING One of the oldest dances in the country It is derived from the movements of the tinikling bird as it wanders on grass stems and crushes several branches of trees Dance performers skip gracefully back and forth while trying to avoid getting their feet caught by two bamboo poles.
- 4. Other popular dances in the country: Binasuan Carinosa Pandanggo sa Ilaw Maglalatik
- 5. CARIÑOSA Derived from the Spanish word that means “the loving or affectionate one.” The courtship dance is closely associated with the Panay islands in the Visayas region and is said to have Hispanic origin
- 6. MINDANAO. . . It is known for its spirituality, royalty, and splendor which are evident in their dances. Mindanao dances are characterized by colorful and elaborate costumes as well as precise and regal movements. Some of their most popular dances: Pangalay, Burung Talo, and Asik
- 9. FRANCISCA R. AQUINO 1899-1983 Year of Conferment: 1973
- 10. FRANCISCA REYES AQUINO One of the pioneers of Filipino folk dances. She is a teacher, nationalist, and the first Filipina to be awarded of the Order of the National Artists for Dance.
- 11. FRANCISCA REYES AQUINO In 1920’s, Aquino conducted research on Filipino dances by visiting secluded districts and neighborhoods in the island of Luzon. Her 1926 thesis entitled “Philippine Folk Dances and Games” has been a thorough guide to many educators and students in understanding the different dances in the country.
- 12. FRANCISCA REYES AQUINO She received several other awards, which include the Republic Award of Merit awarded by the former President Ramon Magsaysay and a Cultural Award from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- 13. LEONOR O. GOQUINGCO 1927-2005 Year of Conferment: 1976
- 14. LEONOR O. GOQUINGCO Also known as “Cristina Luna”, has been dubbed as the Trailblazer, Mother of Philippine Theater Dance, and Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critics.
- 15. LEONOR O. GOQUINGCO Piano playing, scene and costume design, sculpture, acting, direction, dance, and choreography. She has pioneered the blending of folk dance and ballet, making the latter more variable.
- 16. LEONOR O. GOQUINGCO Famous choreographies: The Firebirds, The Clowns, and Noli Dance Suite She produced Filipinescas: Philippine Life, Legend and Lore in Dance in 1960 (Inspired by dances of the Igorots)
- 17. LEONOR O. GOQUINGCO Book: The Dances of the Emerald Isles: A Great Philippine Heritage (1980) -it covers a comprehensive cross section of the inestimable music and dance tradition of the Filipinos
- 18. RAMON OBUSAN 1938-2006 Year of Conferment: 2006
- 19. RAMON OBUSAN He is a dancer, choreographer, stage designer and artistic director In 1972, he established the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group (ROFG), a dance company that reflects the culture of Filipinos in dance and music.
- 20. RAMON OBUSAN ROFG performed dance productions and rituals from ethnolinguistic and indigenous groups including those from the natives of Cordillera, the Bagobo, the Aeta, the Meranaw (Maranao) and the T’boli.
- 21. LUCRECIA REYES-URTULA 1929-1999 Year of Conferment: 1988
- 22. LUCRECIA REYES-URTULA She was a dance director of the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company (now the Bayanihan Dance Company), the oldest dance company in the country
- 23. LUCRECIA REYES-URTULA She choreographed creative dances based on her impressive research on cultural dances. Some of her most recognized dances: Singkil, Vinta, Tagabili, Pagdiwata, and Salidsid
- 24. ALICE REYES 1942- Year of Conferment: 2014
- 25. ALICE REYES The legendary founder of Ballet Philippines, the country’s premier ballet dance company. She extensively trained abroad at the Colorado College and the Sarah Lawrence College
- 26. ALICE REYES Choreographer of the ff. ballet productions: Cinderella, and Romeo & Juliet Filipino works: Amada, Itim-Asu, Bayanihan Remembered, and Mga Babae
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