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Rural Suite, also known as the “barrio fiesta” suite, is characterized by the cheerful dances traditionally performed during festivals and celebrations in the Christian lowland areas of the Philippines. Rural dances often utilize household items as props to celebrate the simple joys of life.
Contact the Rural Coordinators: ucla.spcn.rural@gmail.com
Alexa Borja (she/her)
Alexa Borja (she/her)
Rural Coordinator
James Dingle (he/him)
James Dingle (he/him)
Rural Coordinator
SPCN 46 – Rural Dances
Gaway Gaway
Gaway Gaway
GA-wai GA-wai
Origin: Leyte Province
Inspired by farmers harvesting the gaway plant
Popular moves = kembot and siko-siko
Sayaw sa Bangko
Sayaw sa Bangko
sah-YAO sah BAHNG-ko
Origin: Pangasinan, Luzon
Existed before Spanish colonization
Performed in town fiestas
Good skill and balance required; dancers perform on top of narrow benches while constantly trading places
Dancers need to complement each other to ensure they do not fall
Tinikling
Tinikling
tin-EEK-ling
Origin: Leyte Province
Inspired by Tikling birds try to escape bamboo traps set by farmers
This is an auditioned dance – see the details below!
Rural – Tinikling Auditions
Monday, October 24, 2022 from 6:00-9:00pm
Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 6:00-9:00pm
Note that you only need to attend one of these audition days! Fill out this Interest Form so we know how many to expect.
On-campus locations will be announced as the dates get closer.
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