Audrey Pelausa

PHILIPPINE DANCES 1950 to 1960 Philippine Dances ● The diversity of dances from the peoples of the Philippines, which are manifested in different dynamics and forms, grew out of the various contexts and experiences of the people. ● the Philippines have had various influences—Indian, Chinese, Indochinese, Indonesian, Malay, Spanish, and American. 1950s This is the period of growth and rebelllion. Some of the major ballroom dances done by the members of the Filipino community are: Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba, Paso-doble, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Cumbia. History of Ballroom Dancing in the Philippines For centuries, the people of the Philippines have been dancing to depict celebrations such as winning wars, commemorating births, christening, festivals weddings etc. Dances that were done during the period of Spanish colonization included Polka Salsa and Reboda Cha-Cha-Cha The Cha-Cha-Cha is originally a Cuban danced which evolved from the Cuban Mambo. Cha-Cha-Cha in the Philippines The Cha-Cha-Cha became very popular in the Philippines in the 1950s. Dance decreased in popularity until the summer of 2014. This ‘Comeback’ was a result of a political issue taking place in the country. Samba ● ● Samba was developed and evolved in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, The word is said to be derived from the Angolan Term ‘ Semba’ which translates to an invitation to dance. Samba has been performed as a street dance at ‘ Carnival ’ for almost 100 years. Samba in the Philippines During May-June Period, the Pasalamat Festival is celebrated in the Philippines. The Samba beat is said coming to be heard from every street. Teen dances in 1950 ● ● ● Terminology was just as varied as the dancing. This was called jitterbug, or swing, Lindy, the rock'n'roll, boogie-woogie or Bop. In addition to the many styles of swing, there was also the Stroll, the solo version of Bop, the Bunny Hop, various kinds of slow dancing, and more. The dance later known as the Twist was also done by teens in the mid-fifties, years before Chubby Checker made it a hit in 1960. (Watch the 1957 film Rock Baby Rock It for a good example.) The Jive It orginated in the African-American community of U.S.A in the late 1940s. Ballroom-accepted Jive’ was created in the 1960s when English dance instructors objected to the dance’s jerky, free-from movements. The dance was therefore changed in order to create a slower, more graceful form of dance. Jitterbug Dance -is a kind of dance that gas been popular in the US and also in the Philippines . It is compose of Swing dances The Rock and Roll The Bopper Dance King of Rock & Roll ● He performed dance moves that were illegal during his time, such as wiggling your hips. Some of his dances include The Big Arm Side Step, Sideways moonwalk, Shaky Leg Split, The twist ( which he tweaked), and incorporated Karate and a mix of dance Gymnastics. 1950s The three components in the developmewent of contemporary Philippine Folkloric Dance are The Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company, The Philippines primary cultural export, first created a sensation at the Brussel’s World Exposition in 1958. 1960s Compared to many dances of the previous decades, partners were no longer needed to join in on the fun. Famous dances in the sixties were often associated with a song. In some cases, the lyrics instructed listeners in how to perform the dance. However, often the singers just implored dancers to "do the [name of dance]." It was up to friends, DJs, and television programs such as American Bandstand to spread the moves to the latest dance craze. Many famous dances from this era were actually short-lived fads. Yet they remain in our consciousness today thanks to nostalgia. Leonor Orosa Goquingco -Was a Filipino national Artist In creative dance. Helen Gamboa ● ● She is known as ‘ The Dancing Queen of the 60’s ’. is best remembered for her singing and dancing prowess. Boogaloo (1967) Shing-A-Ling-A-Loo, Pretty Girl (1967 Mash K' Pops (1967) Hey Boy! Hey Girl! (1967) Bang-Shang-A-Lang (1968 Operation Discotheque (1967) I'm a Tiger (1969)