Singkil by Leyte Dance Theatre

Performed for the Rock Churches Worldwide.
Singkil (originally Sayao sa Kasingkil) is an ethnic dance of the Maranao people of Mindanao, Southern Philippines. It narrates the love story of Putri Gandingan and her rescuer, Prince Bantugan when she was lost in an enchanted forest. Even though the Maranaos are Moros (a Malay Muslim ethnic group), the dance is based on an episode of Darangen epic, which was a reinterpretation of the Hindu Ramayana.

[@reynaldobautista2416]

Ang galing, wow wow really, viva Philippines 🇵🇭

[@fideso5944]

❤ Very nice Leyte dance Troup. Way back 1998, Kadayawan festival, Davao city, I witnessed Singkil mesmerizing performance. The prince and princess were dancing, then an invader prince came along. Screams, then, War dance. Then the princess running from pole to pole, and the poles were on the shoulders. There were standing poles like forest. All those hips and fingers were so angled, and so defined, while male dancers were like real young warriors.

[@MrJayaldo]

Its the video editing, camera angles and transitions thats stealing away the brilliant performance of these artists. Kudos to leyte dance theater and the artistic directors.

[@mercedesstovell4400]

Your Dance Company Damxing Singkil is the best I Ever seen.We have seen a Fance Company here in London years ago but we think your the best.xxxx

[@hhhhhh9579]

The best Singkil I've seen so far..the most dramatic and the best music..bravo!!!

[@pearldans5640]

Best I’ve ever seen. The fan falling and the servant holding it up, sublime.

[@justask.myname]

sana may front fixed camera/angle lang na video, kasi ang ganda, ang gagaling nilang sumayaw, so far favorite singkil performance. Please upload fixed front angle kung ok lang😁😅

[@ianspike3284]

This was partially taken from the Rock Churches Worldwide cultural show. Unfortunately I don't think they released another footage other than the official.

[@samfadullon7163]

Wow! Jaw dropping performance! Bravo! The best performance I have seen so far!!!

[@Jussme433]

Amazing, I danced this 30 plus years ago when I was in Mindanao, I remember I managed to stand up the bamboos, I was really skinny. I travelled few countres a live abroad I miss my Island.

[@竹ノ内マリア]

Absolutely amazing! The best interpretation of the many Singkil dances I’ve watched so far!🎉❤️❤️❤️

[@MadMonkeyDumaguete]

ang galing pati kumpas ng kamay at finger movements kuha..Very nice

[@professionalbystander2574]

Ginutom ako para sa inyo. Grabe. I was completely mesmerized by this performance. Nakakalula sa galing ang mga Pinoy. Wow wow wow. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EndOfThings77]

Very impressive presentation and performance. Makes me proud of the culture that bred me. Thank you.

[@jamestabang3300]

Tinikling is fun to watch, but Singkil has the grace, control, story, and is full of enigma.

[@deniaglaeser]

The best interpretation by far, story foretold in an amazing dance! All dancers are graceful as it required 😊 all trimmed and in shape as dancers should be. Just beautiful ❤

[@lpd2329]

wow sobrang galing..!

[@ras_thv]

Best version I’ve seen so far

[@trod6186]

It would have been a great video but the person who took this video keeps on moving. I wish they have taken it in one angle. Thanks for sharing. Watching from California.

[@melaniericket9333]

The BEST!!

[@zewo3277]

THE ENDINGGG

[@constancestanfa2874]

Where can I find this audio ?

[@johnfitzgerald672011]

Grave ang Galing, Maari po ba malaman sa maka kuha ng original na music?

[@ianspike3284]

I think the music for this performance was an original from the dance troupe. But there are other Singkil music available here on KZbin. Do check them out.

[@AN-mn6vt]

@@ianspike3284 Hi! Just wondering if there is anyway na macontact po ung original dance troupe. Gusto po sana namin ipromote ung culture sa ibang bansa at eto po sana ung gusto naming gamiting music. Salamat po!

[@babettepiguerra4189]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mhaypm8299]

❤❤❤❤

[@markaaronsanpepro8195]

🖐️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jerimmhama8687]

Pwede pa hingi music salamat

[@ianspike3284]

It's not mine. Leyte Dance Theatre owns the music for this particular performance I believe.

[@Zheponia]

the vid has too much transitions

[@CinarlD.Aficionado]

Magnificent, everything is just so beautiful and visually engaging. Even their facial expressions and aura are on point. I just wish they didn't put too many camera transition for full experience. All in all, they are always the best version of Sinkil, from the costume, props, music, and especially the coriography, which is always unique and enchanting. I hope we preserve these kinds of cultural arts❤❤❤