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Francisca Aquino: Folk Dance Pioneer by Jimin Park is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses the history and evolution of dance in the Philippines from traditional folk dances to influences from Western cultures like Spain and the United States. It traces how dances like the Tinikling originated and were influenced by the Spanish bringing dances like the waltz and polka, while American colonization introduced more modern dances like the cakewalk, foxtrot, and cha-cha. The document also profiles important contributors to preserving and documenting Philippine folk dances like
- Author
- Jimin Park
- Language
- EN