Philippine American Assoc. of Lorain Co. performs Binasuan

At the 2007 Lorain International Festival CeeJay (Pink Dress), Laura (Blue Dress), and Nikkie (Yellow Dress) represent The Philippine American Association of Lorain County with their performance of Binasuan (a traditional Philippine dance). Had to edit out a few seconds of the video to meet youtubes file size limitations.

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[towgunr]

Here is the answer provided by Wikipedia: The Binasuan dance originated in Bayambang, Pangasinan. This colorful and lively dance from Bayambang in the Pangasinan province shows off the balancing skills of the dancers. The dancers gracefully, yet carefully, maneuver glasses that are half-filled with rice wine, while they whirl and roll on the floor.

[SincerelySweet1]

you guys did great!!! btw did someone make your dresses???

[alatariel001]

sorry to start a bad comment..pero parang kulang ang steps nyo..wala ung side lying na part..ok lang,,madami alng taalaga sogurong ways to dance this..good job though

[blueprophet9]

Ah, yes. Most people who are mestizo in Philippines are half Mexican, not Spanish, which is the misconception. This dance makes total sense now.

Thanks for the info.

[reasonableskeptic]

Most dances of the Philippines are Spanish-influenced. This dance actually has a similarity to a Mexican dance called La Bruja. The music is obviously Hispanized.

[schnazzypinay14]

Yeah...(I'm one of the dancers in blue)...and we're from the Philippines...the spanish did take over the Philippines for a while until the U.S. got rid of them and the binasuan has been here for a while...but I'm not totally sure y it's performed. glad u enjoyed it though :)

[blueprophet9]

Cool. Can someone inform me what clan this originated from? Is it without Spanish influence? How old is it? Why it is performed? Thanks.

[bahay1956]

Binasuan is one of my favorite folkdances. It reminds me of my high school days, when we performed this dance. Galing naman ng mga performers, mga pinay ba sila.

[tarokirl]

FILIPINO AMERICANS DOING A NATIVE FILIPINO DANCE, INSTEAD OF A POLYNESIAN DANCE? NO WAY!!!! GREAT JOB! WE NEED TO SEE MORE OF THIS. FILIPINO AMERICANS MAKE THEMSELVES LOOK DUMB BY ONLY DOING HULA! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORk!

[RobinVictor]

tHESE GIRLS WORKED SO HARD! THEY WERE AWESOME!