Maria Clara Suite: "Los Bailes de Ayer"

Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company, (2011) Maria Clara Suite: "Los Bailes de Ayer". Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company.

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Abstract

Page in the web site of Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company.––During the Spanish period, Western European ways of life spread throughout the Islands. Along with them came European dances such as the waltz, fandango, mazurka, polka, and the jota. The Filipinos welcomed these dances and, by adding native flare and style, made them their own. Named in the honor of the heroine in Dr. Jose Rizal's novel, Noli me Tangere, the Maria Clara Suite captures the elegance and charm of the mestiza Filipina as well as the gallantry and boldness of the mestizo Filipino. Courtship, love, and flirtation are all evident in this suite of romantic dances.

Item Type:	Other
Additional Information:	Created in March of 2003, the Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company was formed by dance enthusiasts that enjoy the beauty of Filipino folk dance. Following the statement of Philippine national artist and folk dance research pioneer Francisca Reyes-Aquino, "Let folk dances be as they are - of the folk. We can not sacrifice heritage for progress," Hiyas strives to present Filipino folk dance in its most traditional form in an era where authentic steps and movements are modernized or forgotten. The word hiyas (pronounced hee-yahs) means "jewel" or "gem," referring to how its members truly treasure Philippine folk arts and culture. Hiyas is proudly a part of the Filipino Youth Coalition, a nonprofit organization geared toward cultural awareness among Filipino youth in the South Bay San Jose, CA, USA.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	California, dance, dance company, Filipino-American, folk dance, glossary, Jose Rizal
Depositing User:	Repo Admin
Date Deposited:	14 May 2017 03:39
Last Modified:	14 May 2017 03:39
URI:	http://philippineperformance-repository.upd.edu.ph/id/eprint/676

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