singkil (Maguindanaon version)
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Singkil (Maguindanaon version) is a traditional royal court dance of the Maguindanaon people in the southern Philippines, featuring intricate footwork between clashing bamboo poles and graceful movements that dramatize an epic tale.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Singkil (Maguindanaon version) | 0 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Philippine folk dance
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cultural performance ⓘ royal court dance ⓘ traditional dance ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Maguindanao NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| choreographicElement | dancing between clashing bamboo poles ⓘ |
| costumeFeature |
brightly colored garments
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ornate accessories ⓘ royal-inspired attire ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Philippines NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalContext | Maguindanaon people NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalRole |
prestige performance at important events
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symbol of Maguindanaon royal culture ⓘ |
| danceFormation |
featured soloist with supporting dancers
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group dance ⓘ |
| ethnicGroup | Maguindanaon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| intangibleHeritageType |
performing arts
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ritual and festive events ⓘ |
| movementFeature |
graceful arm movements
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intricate footwork ⓘ precise body posture ⓘ |
| musicAccompaniment |
kulintang ensemble
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traditional Maguindanaon music ⓘ |
| narrativeForm | dramatic dance ⓘ |
| narrativeSource | epic tale ⓘ |
| performanceSetting | royal court ⓘ |
| performanceType | court dance ⓘ |
| performedOnOccasion |
festivals
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state or civic celebrations ⓘ weddings ⓘ |
| region | southern Philippines ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Singkil (Maranao version) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| requiresSkill |
balance
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coordination ⓘ memorization of choreographic patterns ⓘ timing with bamboo poles ⓘ |
| rhythmicAccompaniment | bamboo pole beat ⓘ |
| rhythmicElement | syncopated bamboo pole clapping ⓘ |
| sharesFeatureWith | bamboo pole dancing traditions in the Philippines ⓘ |
| socialFunction |
education about epic narratives
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entertainment ⓘ expression of Maguindanaon identity ⓘ |
| storyType |
heroic adventure
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royal romance ⓘ |
| traditionalStatus | traditional ⓘ |
| transmission |
apprenticeship with master dancers
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oral tradition ⓘ |
| usesProp | bamboo poles ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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