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PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

(Bird Dance)

1. The dance must be taken from the published Philippine Folk Dances authored by known dance-
researcher-writer published in the books listed below. The following are the specific titles of the books.
a. Philippine Folk Dance, Volumes 1-6, by Francisca R. Aquino
b. Philippine National Dance by Francisca R. Tolentino
c. Visayan Folk Dance, Volumes 1-3, by Libertad Fajardo
d. Pangasinan Folk Dance by Jovita Sison Friese
e. Sayaw: Dances of Philippine Islands, Volumes 1-8, by the Philippine Folk Dance Society

f. Samar Folk Dances by Juan Miel
g. Handumanan by Jose Balcena
h. Philippine Folk Dances and Songs by the Bureau of Public Schools 1965
2. The dance selected must only be one dance which is the LAPAY BANTIGUE
3. No combination of dances is allowed. The PALARO SECRETARIAT will provide 5 official music

accompaniments for the dance exclusive of music for entrance and exit.
4. The PALARO SECRETARIAT WILL PROVIDE THE LITERATURE OF THE DANCE.
5. Dancers should be composed of a minimum of 5 pairs only which could be all males, all females or a
combination of both. No alternate dancers are allowed.
6. An ocular inspection or checking of costume, props and instruments prior to contest proper will be done.
7. Any violation of the ground rules will be disqualified
8. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.
Criteria for Judging:

CRITERIA POINTS
Performance Skill and mastery of the dance. 30
(Stage projection, grace and poise. Showmanship, unity, expression and
precision)
Interpretation 20
(Correct interpretation of the dance literature. No arrangement of figures.)

Costume, Music, Accessories and Equipment 20
Costume approximates the original. Music is authentic of dance. Equipment is
required of and relevant to the dance)
Staging 20
(Use of space, level, pathways, design, time)
Over-All Impact 10
Total 100

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