Kuratsa

 From: Samar and Leyte, Visayas   

Dance Type: Folk / Courtship   

Suggested Age: 8+   

Difficulty: Intermediate   

Typical Music: Fast, upbeat 3/4 rhythm.   

🎧 Listen to the music here.

📜 Story Behind the Dance   The Kuratsa shows playful love — the man tries to win the woman’s heart while she twirls away. It’s often danced at weddings and fiestas!  

✨ Fun Fact: After the performance, guests sometimes pin money on the couple — like a wedding “money dance”! 💸

 Kuratsa (koo-RAH-tsah) – courtship dance   
Love = Pag-ibig (pahg-EE-big)