A key aspect of the Filipino Student Association and its mission to educate on Philippine culture are the dance workshops and dance performances, coordinated by the Cultural Dance Committee every semester. SLU FSA performs a variety of cultural dances, from Tinikling to Sayaw Sa Bangko, among others. No previous experience is necessary to join any of our dances.
Cultural dances practices are held in anticipation of Simbang Gabi in the Fall Semester, as well as in anticipation of Annual Showcase in the Spring Semester. Stay tuned for information on these dances on the SLU FSA instagram!
2024-2025 Cultural Dance Committee
Tinikling is a traditional Philippine folk dance that involves dancers stepping and jumping between bamboo poles while two people tap and clap the poles together in rhythm.
Tinikling is performed every Fall and Spring semesters.
Sayaw sa bangko is a dance originating in Pangasinan performed by a barefoot couple, usually male and female and is done, as the name suggests, on top of a bench.
Bangko is performed every Fall and Spring semester.
The Maglalatik is a folk dance from the Philippines that depicts a war between Christians and Moros over coconut milk. The dance is performed by shirtless men in red pants who wear coconut shell halves on their hands and vests. The dancers hit the coconut shells together in time to a fast drum beat
Pasigin is a dance that originates from Capiz. It is named after the net, pasigin, which is used to catch the fish. In Capiz, the net is called sibot. The movements exhibited by the dancers mimick movements of fishermen scooping their nets as they try to catch fish.
Pandanggo sa Ilaw, which translates to "Dance of Lights", is a traditional Filipino folk dance that depicts the courtship of a young man and woman. Dancers balance candles on their heads and hands while swaying and twirling to the rhythm of traditional Filipino music.