MAGLANGKA: Philippine Folk Dance

Tausug dancers are trained by highly-skilled dance trainors that strictly adhere to traditional style of their dances. The Maglangka (means 'to dance') rehearses young [girls] trainees to the correct posturing or hand movements and placements which are in turn very basic in learning more elaborate Tausug dances like the Pangalay. The Maglangka, though a precursor to the nuances of popular Tausug dances is however, a dance in itself. The maglangka 'practice' is made more difficult and challenging when performed in the confines of a large square scarf, colorful reed mats or Arabian carpets when affordable. The dancers execute all motions of the dance without getting off the scarf.

Modern versions of the maglangka have, however, treated the scarf simply as a prop or a decoration. Dancers simply go wherever the like.

The version in this video is a from a Tausug informant named Datu Mama Sinsuat ,the late Ramon Obusan found in Intramuros, Manila in 1965. The ROFG popularized the version that was later, published by the Philippine Folk Dance Society (PFDS) authored dance book "SAYAW: Dances of the Philippine Islands" Volume 6.

MAGLANGKA
(Tausug)

ENTRANCE
a. Execute eight mincing steps (1, ah, and , ah, 2, ah, and, ah) to each measure, knee bending slightly on ct 1 rising on toes on ct 2 of every measure. Finish at desire formation at the center of the performance area......[8M]
b. Re[eat (a) in place.....[8M]
c. Point R foot in front, bend trunk forward and spread the handkerchief on the floor in front.....[4M]
d. Straighten trunk and place hands on hips, fingers pointing downward and pause.....[4M]


FIGURE I

a. With the R foot pointed in front, bend trunk forward, extend both arms fprward, both palms up. Gradually bring the arms to the sides while the body straightens up.....[2M]
b. Circle both hands sideward-upward making a figure-of-eight at the hip level (1m). Bring both arms together in front of chest, fingers pointing upward (1M).....[2M]
c. Step R backward and point L foot in front. Repeat movements of arms and hands in (a) and (b).....[4M]
d. Step R foot forward, sway R arms backward-upward (ct 1), step L foot forward, both arms forward, palms facing front, fingertips up (ct 2).....[1 M]
e. Kneel on R close L (ct 1), kneel on L (ct 2), arms as in (d).....[1M]
f. Sit on heels (1 M). Place both hands on the lap close to the hips (1M).....[2M]

FIGURE II

a. With hands on the lap, push R shoulder sideward, trunk leaning slightly sideward R at the push.....[1 M]
b. Repat (a) to the L.....[1M]
c. Repeat (a and b) three times more.....[6M]


FIGURE III

a. Bend trunk forward, forearms crossed in front, R over L. palms of both hands facing up (ct 1), bring both arms to the sides and straighten trunk (cts 2, 1, 2).....[2M]
b. At hip level, circle hand inward and bring L hand to the R side. Finish with the knuckles of both hands touching, R hip slightly protruding.....[2M]
c. Pull the wrist upward so that the palms face up and the thumbs and forefingers point up, the other fingers are spread out.....[1 M]
d. With the wrist leading, put the knuckles together, thumbs and forefingers as in (c).....[1M]
e. Repeat (c) and (d).....[2M]



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Itik-itik
Kuratsa Samarnon
Lugkat
Lukay
An Marol
Surtido Samareño
Ismayling (Amoracion/Amoral)
An Lubi
An Lab-asero
Costurera
Maramyon (Leyte version)
Paspe
Ginabato
Pantomina de Samar
Salampati
Ti Yadut
Lavezares
Jota han Kalipay
La Jota Samareña
Kuradang
An Ulitawo
Bagol
Kadang
Ingkoy-ingkoy (Samar version)
Pastores (Samar version)
Estudiantina (Capul version)
Mazurka Capuleña
Panderetas (Tanza, Ilo-ilo version)
Engañosa (Pandangyado Mayor)
Pandangyado Cariñosa (Samar)
Pandagyado Buraweño
Pag-aring (Basey, Samar)
Jota Paloana (La Jota Navarra)
Paso Doble (Parañaque version)
Polka Tagala
Culebra (Bulacan)
Jota Cabangan
Jota Rizal
Jota Ibanag
Chotis Dingreña (Ilocano)
Sangkayao
Pangkilad
Flaggey Libon (T'boli)
Madal Tahu
Karal Kafi (Bilaan)
Ati-ati sa Bukid (Cuyo, Palawan)
Bendayan (Tchunggas)
Kadal Onuk (T'boli Bird Dance)
Karatong (excerpt)
Inday na Kunday (Southern Leyte)
Likod-likod
Gapus-gapusay
Man-manok
Sohten (Subanen)
Khinlesung
Pangalitawo
Madrileña
Takiling
Minandagit
Inahaw
Dugso
Siring
Sarungkay
Balisangkad
Tugatak
Dagit-dagit
Jota Moncadeña
Surtido Boronganon
Tachok
Chalijok
Ballangbang
Karasaguyon
Polka Lapis
Apoc
Pangalay
Paunjalay
Silong sa Ganding
Kandalamat sa Gandingan
Ipat (Demo)
Maong a Lalong
Palu-palo
Pawakan (Sabong)
Pinanyuwan
Buhay sa Bukid
Buling-buling Pandacan
Kayabang
Pakkong

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[TulangKaruk]

do tausuq had any other kind of dance, or were it just this one?

[Saiaopinoi]

There are many Tausug dances I know like the Sua Ku Sua, Kambuyang, Dayang-dayang, Pangalay, Pangalay ha Pattung, Pangalay ha Agung, Pangasik, Eringan, Tamingan, Pangilok, Langka-silat, Kuntao, Burung-talo and many many more. Those I have mentioned are I think the most popular ones.

[ahmyne]

what is the title of the music?? is this desame as the title of the dance?? reply please/..a big thanks

[Saiaopinoi]

Y.E.S.  Maglangka din po title nyang music na yan.

[thecritiquevirtuoso]

the hand movements derive from Indian motifs in dance and are called "mudras" in sanskrit. This type of hand gesturing can also be seen in Indonesian, Malay, Khmer, and Thai dances... I beg each and every one of you to search a query on the Legong dances to see the similarities.

[anak1]

Indeed, the dances of the indigenous groups can be traced to an era when Hindu-Buddhist culture was somewhat influential in what was to become the Philippines. A common theme in dance throughout Southeast Asia seems to be those of the Apsara/Vidhya-Dhari (celestial nymphs/angels according to Hindu-Buddhist tradition), and local interpretations of the various Mudra associated with them. Compare the Bahasa Sug concept of Bidadari, which also takes its root from Sanskrit :)

[bossPpan]

anu po ba ang kahalagahan ng sayaw na to (maglangka) ? plss.. kelangan lang po para sa demo..

[yueliangmei12]

i believe perfomers should be on the top of the malong and dance within the malong.

[jerzeth97]

hi ganda naman ng earings nyo.Well alam ko din ung maglangka sinayaw namin yan eh sa STC grade 5 dance

[jellyapple105]

irah gwapaa

[michelleannemendoza]

we will dance the maglangka on our field demo! the steps are very familiar!and we have the same costume!

[gilly3597]

Are you from STC? grade 5? What section are you from? I'm from section 3 Knowledge.

[ikaela28]

hi.....hehehe:P

[ThornyLeafDog]

thats the dance that my grade will dance ! XD...and the dance "Maglangka" came from Sulu,Mindanao

its really hard to dance

and were going to do the exact same steps

but with practice i think we can do it :D

[manskieee]

This is a malong dance from cotabato philippines, maguindanao dance.

[Saiaopinoi]

You're right anak1. Actually there is one dance among the Maguindanao people of Sharif Kabungsuwan that depict the bidadari (their good spirits). The dancers use munsala (probably to depict wings [of angels?]). The dance is called Kabpalamanis or Kaprangmanis / Kabprangmanis. Another bidadari dance is the "Kambabas" dance of Sinumpalay and Kipangol.