Kibo is an online platform that strives to keep Philippine culture alive through basic information, videos, illustrations, and step-by-step guides of its dances.
Dance is an important aspect of every civilization, a cultural treasure that embodies the experiences of a community and the stories they lived out.
Ba-Ingles
This is a delightful dance from Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. Ba-Ingles is derived from the words “baile” and “Ingles” meaning English dance.
Difficulty: Easy
Polka sa Nayon
This ballroom polka was popular in the province of Batangas in the Spanish time. It was usually danced during town fiestas and in big social affairs.
Difficulty: Average
Adaptation
Beyond the education of dancers and non-dancers alike about folk dance, another goal of this website is to help people realize how these dances, and the steps learned from them can go beyond the stereotypical perceptions of unrelatability.