HUM 101 Art Appreciation
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9:30-10:30 AM
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0:02 Historical Background
1:44 Dance Performance
4:21 Member's Name
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🌻Group Members🌻
1 Abellana, Loren
2 Aniñon, Pamela Josephine
3 Encarnacion, loness
4 Llanos, Marielle
5 Mantalaba, Mary Christy
5 Ocampo, Jamie
6 Opaco, Church Chill
7 Perez, Jeven Shine
8 Rolloque, Kian Josh
🌻Historical Background🌻
Leron-Leron Sinta is a popular Philippine folk dance that has been performed for several generations. The dance is considered a traditional game-song that was believed to have originated in the Visayan region of the Philippines.
The dance tells the story of two birds in courtship dance. The dance begins with a couple holding hands while slowly swaying to the music as if they are birds who are getting to know each other. As the music picks up, they perform the Leron-Leron Sinta steps, which involve several toe-tapping movements that symbolize the birds' movements as they learn to fly together. The origins of the Leron-Leron Sinta dance are not precisely established, but some experts believe that it is related to the ancient Babaylan healing rituals. The song itself is a traditional game-song that is also sung while playing traditional Philippine games, such as patintero and taguan. Throughout history, the dance has undergone several changes and has been adapted to fit different styles and eras. In the early 20th century, the Leron-Leron Sinta dance became widely known as a popular dance among middle-class Filipinos. Later on, it became a standard part of Philippine cultural presentations and was taught in schools as part of the physical education curriculum.
Despite these adaptations, the Leron-Leron Sinta dance remains a beloved and well-known cultural dance in the Philippines, and its steps and movements continue to be passed down from generation to generation. It is performed in various occasions and celebrations, such as weddings, birthdays, and town fiestas.