Molinete (Western Visayas region VI)

“Molinete” is an early ballroom dance from Negros Occidental. The

waltz pattern is used throughout the dance.

SOURCE: Petra Yanson of Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, who well

remembered the dance as performed in her youth.

COSTUME: Any Visayan costume or the Girl wears a Maria Clara style
skirt and camisa. The Boy wears barong tagalong and trouser of any color.

EQUIPMENT: Eight chairs

MUSIC: ¾ divided into two parts: A and B.

COUNT: 1, 2, 3 to a measure.

FORMATION: Maybe danced by one couple or more couples coming out

successively one at a time.

I. Music A.

Starting Position

Girl starts from one end while Boy starts from another end of thr
chairs.

a. Starting with R foot take two waltz steps forward (2M), and a
waltz-turn right (2M). Girl’s hands holding skirt, Boy’s hands on
waist.
 b. Repeat (a) as many times as needed until partners meet at
center between chairs.

II. Music B.

a. Hold in closed-ballroom dance position. Starting with Boy’s L and

Girl’s R foot execute waltz steps and waltz turn around each
chair in and out in a continuous figure 8, trying their best not to
touch the chairs

b. Repeat (a) until all chairs are circled. Partners finish at the
center.

c. Release hands, and bow to audience, or partner. Girl’s hands

holding skirt, Boy opens arm to second position palms up.

Note: Repeat the music as many times as necessary.

Pahid (Western Visayas Region VI)
“Pahid”, a lively ballroom dance, originated in Madalag and Libacao. It
is veryu popular among the seventeen towns of Aklan. This Visayan dance is
accompanied by a song.

SOURCE: The dance was learned from Esperanza Carpio of Kalibo. The
song was contributed by Rufino Ureta of Bañga, also from Aklan.

COSTUME: Any Visayan costume.

MUSIC: 2/4 divided into two parts: A and B.

COUNT: 1, 2 to a measure.

FORMATION: Couples in closed-dance position.

NOTE: Directions are written for Boy; Girl does the same on opposite
foot.

“Pahid” Step:

Step L (R) in place (et. 1), step R (L) toe close to L (R) (et. 2), step L
(R) foot in place (et. 1), step R (L) sideward in sideward in second position
(et. 2) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2M
(May be done in any direction)

I. Music A.

Partners are in closed-dance position.

a. Starting with Boy’s L, Girl’s R, take three “pahid” steps in

place……………………………………………………………………………………… 6M

b. Three stamps (L,R,L) in place (ets. 1,2,1) pause (et. 2)……… 2M

c. Repeat (a-b) beginning with the opposite foot…………………….. 8M

II. Music B.

a. Take three “Pahid” steps moving sideward left…………………….. 6M

b. Repeat figure I (b)………………………………………………………………….. 2M

c. Repeat (a-b) moving sideward right in (a)……………………………. 8M

III. Music A.

a. Take three “Pahid” steps moving backward (Boy’s L, Girl’s R) Boy

moving backward, Girl moving forward………………………….. 6M

b. Repeat figure I (b)………………………………………………………………….. 2M

c. Repeat (a-b) moving forward in (a)……………………………………….. 8M

IV.Music B.
 a. Starting L for Boy, R for Girl, take three “pahid” steps turning
clockwise…………………………………………………………………………………. 6M

b. Repeat figure I (b)………………………………………………………………….. 2M

c. Repeat (a-b) turning counterclockwise in (a)………………………… 8M

Note: Repeat the dance as many times as desired.

PAHID

Tukad akoy bukid

Sa anday colas bagyo

Madanlog ro daean

Oean pilang bato

Tukad akoy bukid

Cankoy namalaye

Batonon it sa inde

Dala pilit ro babaye.