Andaluz (also called Paseo de Iloilo) is a sophisticated courtship and flirtation dance that originated in Iloilo at the time of Spanish colonization. In this dance, men compete with each other in trying to attract a young lady by showing off their chivalry, grace, and confidence. Flattered with the presence of the three guys, the beautiful dalaga entertains each suitor one at a time, of course, in a manner of a dance. The music accompanying this dance is lovely blend of a slow paseo music and the vivacious zapateado music.
Andaluz refers to the natives of the Andalucia region in Spain. This dance is, in fact also called Paseo de Andaluz (Andalucian Leisurely Walk). Needless to say, this dance was from the Andaluz people who introduced their own dances to the Ilonggo people during the colonial period.
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