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MARIA CLARA

D uring the early 14th century Spanish explorers and
viceroys from Mexico brought Iberian dance and music genres Saradpon Photography

to the Philippines. The Ilustrado (or upper class Filipino)
refined the dance forms known as the jota, waltz, mazurka,

Pasodoble, and pandanggo with a distinct Filipino quality.
The JOVENCITA women rhythmically dance to the sound of

rondalla stringed music to amuse themselves at the elite ball.
The women demonstrate their ability to move gracefully

at a lively marcha tempo. In the elite class district, many Photography by Kim Kalanduyan
forms of dancing and music are reminiscent of Castalian
movements and song styles. The PASODOBLE is

based on the movements of a matador in a
bullring. Surrounded by a group of men, senoritas

flirtatiously wield their tambourine, using it to
emphasize their demureness. In their initial

encounter, three men try to court a woman that
is playing hard-to-get as a form of courtship in

PASEO DE ILOILO. Celebrating the beauty of
the nightlife, HATING GABI showcases
a musical trio of instruments

originating from Spain and Europe.
Tracing its origins back to

walled city in Manila, MANTONES
DE SEDA has evolved into a
dynamic exciting piece with

dance movements hybridizing
Philippine Jota and Spanish

Flamenco. With the use of
a Manila shawl and bamboo

castanets, Filipinos exemplify
their boldness through the Photography by Saradpon Photography

stomping of their feet
while following the rapid
playing of a guitar. ~ p a g e n um b er ~

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