- Influenced the development of rural folk dance forms characterized by hand and movements
- Example: Maglalatik
Spanish
- Introduced formal dance forms from Europe
- Example: Rigodon, Fandango, waltz, and polka which evolved to become ballroom and social dances.
American
- Introduced various dance styles such as ballroom, jazz, and contemporary that influenced the development of modern and popular Philippine folk dances
- Example: Cha-cha, swing, and bebob which became popular during the American occupation.