Philippine Folk Dance- Maglalatik

Presented By: Group 5- St. PeterPhilippine Folk Dance- Maglalatik

Table of ContentsDefinition of Maglalatik DanceHistory of Maglalatik DanceParts of Maglalatik DanceCostume for Maglalatik DanceSteps for Maglalatik DanceVideoMusicSites used

Definition of MaglalatikThe Maglalatik is an indigenous dance from the Philippines in which coconut shell halves that are secured onto the dancers' hands and on vests upon which are hung four or six more coconut shell halves. The dancers - all male - perform the dance by hitting one coconut shell with the other - sometimes the ones on the hands, sometimes, the ones on the body, and sometimes the shells worn by another performer, all in time to a fast drumbeat.

Like many native Filipino dances, it is intended to impress the viewer with the great skill of the dancer, and in some Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) circles, it has been noted that the maglalatik "consists of a trapping and boxing method hidden in a dance."The name of the dance comes from the Filipino word "Latik", which means "fried coconut milk curd", a coconut product that is used in Filipino cooking, particularly in snacks.History of MaglalatikMaglalatik was originated from Bian, Laguna. It is a mocked dance of the war between the Christians and the Muslims over the Latik.

Parts of MaglalatikThe first two parts of Maglalatik dance are the Palipasan and the Baligtaran; it shows the encounter of the two groups while the last two parts are the Paseo and the Sayaw Escaramusa; it shows the reconciliation of the two fighting groups. The Muslims won over the Christians according to the story.CostumeThe male dancers dress in trousers and each have 4, 6, or 10 half empty coconut shells on their chests, backs, thighs and hips. They also have two half empty coconut shells on their hands and they touch each coconut shell on their body to create sounds. The Muslims wear red trousers while the Christians wear blue trousers.

MuslimChristianMaglalatik in the Modern WorldToday, the Maglalatik dance is being presented in some programs commemorating nationalism. In Bian, Laguna, in honor of San Isidro Labrador, the Maglalatik dance is danced during fiesta. Steps8-counts jogging to get to place 4 steps forward while pounding chest 4 basic clap cycles in place 4 basic clap cycles to get to two rows 8 quick clap cycles to do the ripple effect 8 quick clap cycles to circle around partner

CIRCLE UP 28-counts + 14-counts for first clap clap after 18-count 3xFinishing clap 8. 8 high-low clap cycles to move to position 9. 8 cycles of 6 hit clapping 10. 16 counts for tricks with clapping in the background 11. 4 basic to get to two sides 12. 8 quick clap cycles for the battle 13. 4 quick clap cycles to get to end after last clap POSE

Maglalatik Video

Maglalatik Music

Please Click For The MusicSites Usedhttp://www.philippines.abouttravelingtheworld.com/philippines-culture/philippine-dance/maglalatik-dance/http://wiki.answers.com/Q/The_steps_of_maglalatikhttp://wiki.answers.com/Q/Maglalatik_folk_dance_history

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