Pangalay Dance - Grade 12 ABM/STEM (B.E.S.T. College of Polomolok Inc.)

Pangalay dance is a traditional dance characterized by elaborate body postures and gestures and the graceful arm and hand movement of the dancer, amplified by the use of janggay or metal claws. The dance is performed to the music of the kulintangan, gandang, agong and gabang. Commonly referred to as the fingernail dance, Pangalay is usually performed during weddings and other festive celebrations.