What type of folk dance is carinosa?

Carinosa is a traditional Philippine folk dance that originated in the Visayan Islands. It is a courtship dance that depicts the playful interaction between a male and a female dancer, with the male dancer pursuing the female dancer. The dance is characterized by its lively and flirtatious movements, with the male dancer using a fan to charm and entice the female dancer. The female dancer responds with graceful movements and coy expressions. The dance is accompanied by lively music played on traditional Philippine instruments such as the guitar, rondalla, and bamboo flutes. Carinosa is often performed at social gatherings and festivals, and it is a popular dance among both young and old Filipinos.