Cariñosa

OriginPhilippines

Era1850–Present

History & Cultural Context

Courtship dance for couples blending Spanish and Filipino movements; performed with fan and handkerchief.

Masked classical dance-drama based on Ramayana epic; features slow, controlled movements and elaborate costumes.

Graceful classical dance performed by young girls depicting Hindu stories; characterized by synchronized hand and body movements.

Monkey dance with rhythmic chanting (cak); tells Ramayana stories through acrobatic ensemble movements.

Young women's offering dance performed to purify temples; uses graceful arm movements and temple props.

Masked dance-drama form depicting various social characters; combines storytelling with intricate footwork.

Folk dance-drama featuring a large tiger mask performer with acrobatic movements; performed during celebrations.

Folk dance with swaying movements and flirtation between dancers; performed at celebrations.

Contemporary Javanese dance fusion combining traditional movements with modern music.

Warrior dance performed by men depicting martial prowess; features sharp, energetic movements.

Sacred trance dance ritual believed to invoke spirits; performed to protect villages.

Folk dance depicting rice bird movements; performed with two people manipulating bamboo poles.

Muslim royal court dance performed with bamboo poles; depicts royal procession with flowing skirts.

Men's folk dance performed with coconut shell armor depicting warrior movements.

Folk dance with Arab influences performed in pairs with hip and leg movements.

Social dance for couples combining Portuguese and Malay traditions; performed to lively music.

Celestial nymph dance based on Angkor temple carvings; UNESCO Masterpiece of Intangible Heritage (2003).

Social circle dance performed at celebrations; blends traditional and modern movements.

Classical Lao court dance depicting Ramayana epic; features slow, graceful movements.

Traditional Lao folk performance incorporating song, speech, and dance movements.