I. What is Folkdance?

It is a dance that originates as ritual among and is characteristic of the common people of a country and
that is transmitted from generation to generation with increasing secularization —distinguished from
court dance.

II. Examples of Philippine Folk Dance

1. Pandanggo sa Ilaw

2. Itik-itik

3. Tinikling

4. Sayaw sa Bangko

5. Maglalatik

III. Sayaw sa Bangko

Sayaw sa Bangko is a famous Pilipino folk dance in which the dancers must use good skill and balance as
they dance on top of a narrow bench. This dance dates back to before the Spanish colonization of the
Philippines, which means it is a purely Pilipino Ancestral dance. Dancers showcase their skills as they
dance atop a narrow bench, while constantly trading places. As opposed to competing with each other
to stay on the bench, dancers must complement each other to ensure that they do not fall. This dance is
usually performed in town fiestas.

Sayaw sa Bangko (“dance on a bench”) is a folk dance from the Pangasinan province of the Philippines.
Performers dance on top of a bench that is normally six inches wide.

The Dance pangakit Bench is endemic Pangapisan, Lingayen, Pangasinan and. The dancing couples over
the banks. Tiny banks and therefore should be carefully measured the dancing.