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To avoid getting their ankles caught in between

the poles, dancers must listen closely and follow the rhythm of the
Engaging in physical activity regularly is fun and healthy and is music.
basically our need to become more active every day. Being active
everyday has a positive impact in our lives. However, we should Today, there are modified versions of this Filipino traditional folk
always check our health before starting to become much more dance around the world – some increase the number of dancers or
physically active. poles and even change the music or choreography. Some US schools
even incorporate this dance into their curriculum, but they use pop
Dance is the soul of one’s self that mirrors the culture and tradition music to keep the dance up to date.
of the whole nation. Dances are significant not only in developing
one’s culture and tradition, but also in describing a person’s Costume:
patriotism, nationalism, and love for the country. To dance the Tinikling, you need two pairs of bamboo poles that are
each 6-12ft long (about 1.8-3.7m).
Dance can be a great activity to help improve your cardiovascular Female dancers usually wear a dress called a Balintawak (a colorful
endurance. In Folk dance, there are a lot of dances to choose from to dress with arched sleeves) or a Patadyong (a checkered loose skirt
help you improve your cardiovascular endurance. One of the dances that’s often worn with a thin-fibered blouse).
Males wear an embroidered formal shirt that’s untucked called the
is the dance Tinikling. With its jumping, hopping, and upbeat
Barong Tagalog—which is the country’s national outfit for Filipino
rhythm, it will surely make your heart skip a beat.
men. The Barong is usually paired with red trousers. All dancers
The dance Tinikling greatly reflect the culture and tradition of the perform the Tinikling while barefoot.
Philippine folk dance but because it shows how happy and enjoying
Dance Steps and measures of the beat:
it is to live in the country side.
It is important to know the beat and measure of a dance in order to
Tinikling is a dance which originated from the province of Leyte.
follow its rhythm. Dances have different counting’s and measures of
The basic movements and steps of this dance were made by
beats. Time signature is a musical notation used to specify how many
imitating the movements of the Tikling birds ( a bird with long legs
beats are there in each measure. The Tinikling dance, uses ¾ time
and a long neck) while playing in the rice fields and jumping over the
signature. It has 3 beats ( counts) in every measure (1m). The music
tree branches.
of Tinikling dance is divided into two parts; Music A uses counting 1,
The performers dance along the sides and between two poles, about 2, 3 in every measure. While Music B uses counting 1, 2, and 3 in
(feet long, which are placed horizontally on the ground. The poles every measure. The tinikling dance uses bamboo poles that are
are struck together in time to the music. Skill is demonstrated in clasped together to form a beat.
dancing between the bamboos, and in keeping the feet from being
caught. Kuradang- one of the basic steps of Tinikling, is a Cebuano term
means lively movements.
Folk dancing can be great activity for cardiovascular fitness. Through
this, a person will be able to move his/her whole body, thus making Note: Search in YouTube channel to witness the dance, and
heart beat faster. It offers a wide range of dances you can choose familiarize. Kuradang, tinikling and Carinosa dance.
from: tribal dance, cordillera dance, Muslim dance, Spanish
influenced dance, and rural dance. These dances develop not only
your skills in dancing but also your cardiovascular fitness, thus
improving your vitality and vigor. Before dancing, you must first
know what kind of dance suits you well.
Stories behind the dances’ origin
According to historical accounts, the Tinikling dance originated

during the Spanish occupation in the Philippines – particularly on the
island of Leyte. Rice farmers on the Visayan Islands usually set up
bamboo traps to protect their fields, yet tikling birds dodged their
traps. Locals imitated the birds’ movement, and supposedly, that’s
how this dramatic traditional folk dance was born.
However, according to legend, the dance originated during the

Spanish colonial era when locals were ordered by the King
of Spain to work on large plantations. Those who did not follow his
orders or worked too slowly were given a punishment: to stand in
between two bamboo poles.
These poles were then clapped together to beat the Filipino natives’
feet. To escape this punishment, the Filipinos would jump when the
two poles were about to be clapped. This practice of jumping
between the poles eventually transformed from a challenge into an
artistic dance.
Dancing the Tinikling

Alongside the Cariñosa dance, the Tinikiling is considered a national
dance in the Philippines and almost every Filipino knows how to do
it. Since it’s a dramatic dance, it’s usually performed on special
occasions like traditional Filipino festivals or at school and theater
performances. Some say that this dance represents most Filipinos’
two main character traits: They’re resilient and fun-loving.
While only two bamboo poles are involved in this dance, some
versions use four bamboo poles, where the pairs are arranged in a

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PE 3rd Quarter cross-like pattern.

To avoid getting their ankles caught in between

Stories behind the dances’ origin

According to historical accounts, the Tinikling dance originated

However, according to legend, the dance originated during the

Dancing the Tinikling

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