What is the history of the Philippine folk dance, "Cari㱯sa"?

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What is the history of the Philippine folk dance, "Cari㱯sa"?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Cari㱯sa
This is a Spanish word and the dance itself was influenced by dances from Spain. It is a dance of flirtation and love. reminicent of flaminco.
(kah-reehn-YOH-sah)
This flirtatious dance is known throughout the Philippines. Cari㱯sa means affectionate, lovable, or amiable. With a fan or handkerchief, the dancers go through hide-and-seek movements and other flirting acts expressing tender feelings for one another. There are many versions of this dance, but the hide-and-seek movements are common in all.

http://www.dancephilippines.org/maria.ht...

Didnt do Cari㱯sa myself but did dance Tinikling with the wooden poles when i was very young. (painful if you are not fleet footed)