This research discusses the significance of indigenous dances as an expressionistic tool utilized to capture, express, embody, and formulate a people's culture. Specifically, the study focuses on the Applai indigenous dances of Solana, Cagayan in the Philippines which have a symbolic meaning that articulates their identity, relationships, thoughts, moods, motivation, and attitudes. The research used a qualitative research design and ethnographic research method to document and semiotically analyze the Applai dances, musical instruments, costumes, and props