Philippine Dancers & Music

This Philippine Folk Art ensemble is a critically acclaimed organization committed to presenting, promoting and preserving the richness and diversity of Philippine culture through dance and music. Their artistic approach is based on anthropological research, resulting in a strong and appropriate translation between traditional folk and folkloric Philippine dance and music forms and styles - from the village to the stage

Noted for its extensive dance repertoire, costumes and music ensembles. they have received numerous accolades including L.A. Times' description of one of the group's concert as " ...consistently exciting and a triumph of enlightened cultural preservation."

Since its inception in 1990, the ensemble has maintained a consistent level of cultural, artistic and administrative achievement and has developed and nurtured an extensive network of member participants, audiences, clients and networks within the folk dance scene in Los Angeles and throughout California. Over 500 public and private performances have reached thousands in settings ranging from self-produced dance concerts, citywide festivals, community events, and private functions to school-based activities.

Typical shows are 20-25 mininutes with 4-6 dancers at a minimum and including 3-4 dances taken from the provincial and rural suite (1-2 couples per dance). The typical repertoire can include Tinikling, Pandango, Jota Paragua as examples.