Unraveling The Local Folk Dances in Marinduque

Abstract

Folkloric dance is an important aspect of the cultural history of the island province of Marinduque, which signifies the values, norms, practices, and traditions of the indigenous people. This is accomplished through the performance of dances that have been passed down through generations. The dancing steps, props, and costumes that are employed all hint to the way people live and demonstrate the state of the economic industry throughout the course of several decades. The purpose of this research project was to investigate whether or if there are creative folkloric dances that could serve as the foundation for curricular improvements in Physical Education that have been proposed by the Department of Education (DepEd). The study design that was used was a descriptive one. There were ten (10) different types of folk dances found. These traditional and innovative dances from the province of Marinduque on the island of Luzon were recorded and almost entirely notated using basic piano arrangements. With the exception of Igiban sa Nayon, Cachucha de Banuyo, and Sulong Aking Tandang from the Municipality of Gasan and Bila-bila, the majority of the dances do not clearly mention particular props as being used in the dance. The baro, saya, kimona, and Maria Clara are the most frequent costumes worn by women, whilst the camisa de chino, barong tagalog, colored trousers, and black trousers are the most common costumes worn by men. The outcomes of this research study were aligned with, and served as the basis for, the upgrading of the curriculum implemented by the Department of Education (DepEd), particularly in the disciplines of physical education taught to students in grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 12. There is also the opportunity to integrate into the Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education (BCAEd) program.