KUMINTANG

The kumintang is the name given to several distinct styles, techniques and forms
in music and dance probably originating in the areas used by early Spanish
cartographers and chronicles to denote a large province centering around what is
known as Batangas. Early 19th-century travelers' accounts often mention the
kumintang as a Tagalog "chant national", describing them as dance-songs
performed by pairs of men and women, with texts concerning love and courtship.
All accounts mention a glass of coconut wine passed from hand to hand by the
dancers as they sing.

Jean Baptiste Mallat describes it as a pantomimic dance where the man runs
around and gestures to a woman(not always decently), and finally pretends illness
to get the woman's full attention.

In the 20th century, Francisca Reyes-Aquino dubbed as kumintang the circular

hand and wrist movement also known as the kunday. Among present-day
afficinados of musical and dance events called awitan and pandangguhan in and
around the city of Batangas, kumintang also refers to a guitar-plucking style,
considered the most melodious and beautiful of all guitar styles accompanying the
old kinanluran style of pandangguhan dance songs.

ORIGIN OF THE DANCE

Kumintang is a style of Philippine music and dance from the 19th century. It is a
traditional Filipino love song as well.

Also, kumintang is a Visayan term for the flower known in English as rosy
periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus). It is known as tsitsirika in Tagalog.

Kumintang The acient poetic name for the Philippine province of Batangas

Kumintang folk dance Is a form of dance that has several different distinct styles
and techniques in music. The earliest form of kumintang was originated in early
Spanish cultures.

Sining Kumintang ng Batangas was founded in the late 80’s by Engineer

Vicente P. Cordero, President of Bauan High School, when selected
students of the high school began attending the annual Folk Arts
Festival sponsored by the Cultural Center of the Philippines. This was
followed by dance classes and regular sessions with the Bayanihan
Philippine Dance

PURPOSE OF THE DANCE

Through all these, Sining Kumintang ng Batangas has never lose sight of
its goals and objectives of fostering cultural awareness to today’s
generation, developing the personality and self-confidence of its
members and sharing the rich Filipino culture through songs and dances.
It strives to fulfill its mission of preserving the Filipino cultural
heritage through the language of dance and music, hoping to show that
the Filipinos’ passion for culture and the arts can be a foundation in
nation building. As Ambassadors of Goodwill, Sining Kumintang hopes to
uplift the image of Filipinos, break geographical and racial barriers
and foster Filipino pride globally.

In its 6th year of existence, Sining Kumintang ng Batangas continues to

move forward, continuing to gain the skills and mastery to expand and
grow in the arts of Philippine dance and music . Trained by Mr. Delfin
Novencido Jr., Manrique Cabaya and Cecile Cordero, senior dance
assistants of the Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company, this company of
young, talented, charming and well-disciplined artists in their
exquisite and colorful costumes always leave their audience in awe of
their outstanding performances.

COSTUMES/ PROPS

This dress originated from the Visayas, can be worn for everyday activities as
casual dress or for formal occasion. Its origin was the baro’t (shirt) saya (skirt),

The national costume for Filipino women during the early years. A casual kimona dress
is always worn with matching West Visayas wrap around called “patadyong” as a skirt.

A traditional outfit for men mostly made from pina or pineapple cloth, jusi or
banana and are elaborately embroidered. In Filipino culture it is a common
formal attire, especially at weddings. Less formal variants are used in schools,
universities and offices. Occasionally a feminized version is worn by women,
either as an egalitarian or haute couture fashion statement, or as a form of power
dressing when worn by female politicians such as Corazon Aquino during her
presidency.
MUSIC

Kumintang : Is a style of Philippine music and dance from the century. It Is a

traditional Filipino love song as well.

Kundiman is a genre of traditional Filipino love songs. The lyrics of the

Kundiman are written in Tagalog. The melody is characterized by a smooth, flowing and
gentle rhythm with dramatic intervals. Kundiman was the traditional means
of serenade in the Philippines.
Kumintang- originally a war song, this song in triple time can be of any
topic: love, resentment, or a social commentary. It can also be a dance or a
combination of song and dance in this style. It is the oldest and most popular
song among Christian Filipinos. Originally a war song, then later became a
plaintive song. It is a nocturnal song sung to the accompaniment of the violin,
or guitar. It originated in Balayan, Batangas, so that Batangas is known as the
province of Kumintang

BASIC STEPS

Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3. This step is found mostly in the Visayan dances.
To right(4 measures).("Sarok") Point R foot across the L in front, bend body
forward and cross hands down in front with the right hand over the left hand
(cts. 1, 2), step R foot in second position ,raise trunk up and raise R arm to fifth
position amplified, left-hand on waist(ct. 3). Step the L foot across the R in rear,
close the R arm to fifth position (cts. 1, 2 ), step R in second position and open
R arm to fifth position amplified (ct. 3). Step L foot sideward right across the R
in front, close R arm to fifth position (cts. 1, 2), step R in second position and
open R arm to fifth position amplified (ct. 3). Step L close R foot in first
position, close R arm to fifth position(cts. 1, 2, 3). The left hand remains on waist
for three measures. To left. (4 measures) Repeat the same movements, starting with
the L foot, going sideward left. Reverse the position of the arms. Note: This step
may be done also this way: After the "sarok" and step sideward (cts. 1, 2, 3),
the L foot may step across the Right in front instead of in rear on counts 1, 2.
The rest of the movements are the same.
 KUMINTANG

(PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE)

Submitted By: MARIUS C. MANALILI

ABM 12- BILL GATES

GROUP 1

Submitted To: OLIVER ESTUYE