Physical Education

Quarter 3 - Module 1
MUSIC • ARTS • PHYSICAL EDUCATION • HEALTH
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Rhythmic Dance: Tinikling
(Nature and Background)
 EXPECTATIONS
After going through this module, you are expected to:

• define what is dance and folkdance,

• discuss the nature and background of Tinikling,
• describe costumes, music and props of Tinikling ; and
• execute the fundamental positions of arms and feet in folkdance.

PRE–TEST

Multiple Choice. Read the statements carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. What basic position of the arms is being described below?
One arm in a half circle in front, the other arm raised overhead.
A. 1st C. 3rd
B. 2nd D. 4th

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about folk dancing?

A. It makes you physically inactive. C. A skill is needed by a dancer to dance it.
B. It helps you to develop endurance.D. It is a traditional dance of a given people.

3. When one arm is raised sideward and the other arm overhead; which position of the arms
is executed?
A. 1 st C. 3rd
nd
B. 2 D. 4th

4. How many bamboo poles are used in Tinikling dance?

A. 2 C. 4
B. 3 D. 5

5. This dance imitates the movements of the Tikling bird.

A. Ragraksakan C .Cariňosa
B. Sayaw sa Bangko D. Tinikling

RECAP
What folkdances do you know? Identify the folkdances as shown in the picture. Answer
should be written on your activity notebook.

Can you recall some of the folkdances?

4.___________________________

2.____________________________

5.__________________________

3.________________________
 LESSON
What is Dance and Folkdance?
DANCE is a series of movements set to music where there emerge organization,
structure and pattern.
FOLKDANCE is…

• A type of dance that depicts culture, tradition, and heritage to generation.

• A cultural art form handed down from generation to generation.
• The customs, beliefs, occupations, and rituals of the people of a certain region or
country.
• Culture and heritage that every Filipino must give pride and respect.

FUNDAMENTAL DANCE POSITIONS of ARMS and FEET

1st Position 2nd Position 3rd Position

Encircle both arms in Both arms raised sideward One arm raised sideward
front of chest with finger tips with a graceful curve. the other arm overhead.
about an inch apart.

4th Position 5th Position

One arm in a half circle. Both hands raised overhead

in front, other arm raised
overhead.
 1st Position 2nd Position 3rd Position
Heel together, toes apart A stride sideward of about Heel of one foot close to the
with an angle of 45 a pace or 1 foot distance. in- step of the other foot.
degrees.

4th Position 5th Position

One foot in front of the Heel of front foot close to the
other about a pace distance. big toe of the rear foot.

TINIKLING

One of the most popular folk dances in the Philippines is the Tinikling. The traditional dance,
which usually involves a pair of two bamboo poles, is considered to be the oldest in the
country and its appeal has spread across the globe—particularly to the United States. The
Tinikling is said to be named after the long-legged bird called the tikling in the Philippines.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gallirallus_philippensis_Lord_Howe_Island_1.jpg
Someone who dances the Tinikling imitates the movements of a tikling bird (hence,
tiklinglike) as the bird walks over the grass or dodges bamboo traps set by Filipino farmers
on vast rice fields.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
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 in an effort 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 Tinikling 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.

https://gtactivity.ca/sites/gtactivity.prod/files/activity-images/tinikling_dance.jpg

To dance the Tinikling, you need two pairs of bamboo poles that are each 6–12 feet long
(about 1.8–3.7 meters). While only two bamboo poles are involved in this dance, some
versions use four bamboo poles, where the pairs are arranged in a cross-like pattern. To
avoid getting their ankles caught in between the poles, dancers must listen closely and
follow the rhythm of the music.(See diagram 1)
 Diagram 1

COSTUME

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Girls wear “balintawak” or Patadyong Boys wear “barong tagalog and long
red trousers with one leg rolled up.
They dance barefoot.

MUSIC

Divided into two parts: A and B

FORMATION

Dancers stand at the left side of the bamboo poles, girl in front, facing the audience.
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 1- A

Directions. Fill in the blanks with the correct words to complete the sentences.

1._____________________is a type of dance that depicts culture, tradition, and heritage to

generation.
2. The _________________ dance, imitates the movements of the “Tikling” birds as they
walk between grass stems or run tree branches.
3. Two bamboo players sit opposite each other on the ground holding the ends of the
_______________________ .
4. This dance is a favorite of the Visayan Islands, especially in the province of
______________ .
5. Boys wear___________________ and long red trousers with one leg rolled up.

ACTIVITY 1- B
Directions: Identify the following fundamental positions by understanding the given
instructions.
_____________1. One arm in a half circle in front, other arm raised overhead.
_____________2. Heel of front foot close to the big toe of the rear foot.
_____________3. Encircle both arms in front of chest with the finger tips about an inch
apart.
_____________4. A stride sideward of about a pace or 1 foot distance.
_____________5. Both arms raised sideward with a graceful curve.
ACTIVITY 1- C

Practicum of fundamental positions of arms and feet

Here‘s how:
With a companion, present the fundamental positions.
Assess your performance honestly based on the given rubrics.

CRITERIA Point Scale Your

Score
Mastery Execution Performance
Display Shows impressive Exhibits outstanding Outstanding
impressive level level of proficiency in level of dance (4)
of mastery the execution of steps performance
Display high level Shows high level of Exhibits very satisfactory Very
of mastery proficiency in the of dance performance Satisfactory
execution of steps (3)
Display medium Shows medium level Exhibits satisfactory of Satisfactory
level of mastery of proficiency in the dance performance (2)
execution of steps
Display low level Shows low level of Exhibits improving of Needs
of mastery proficiency in the dance performance Improvement
execution of steps (1)

WRAP–UP

Complete this Learning Log.

1. What I learned from this lesson…

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

2. What I find interesting in this lesson …

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

3. Questions that I still have about this lesson…

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________
 VALUING
A. How did you feel when you first perform the fundamental positions?

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

B. Write at least two words that describe your experiences.

1. _______________________
2. _______________________

POST TEST

Directions. Read the statement carefully. Choose the letter that best corresponds to your
answer.
1. How many bamboo poles are used in Tinikling dance?
a. 2 b. 4 c. 3 d. 5

2. This dance imitates the movements of the Tikling bird.

a. Ragraksakan b.Cariňosa c. Tinikling d. Sayaw sa bangko

3. Which component of physical fitness is being developed when you keep on dancing the
tinikling steps every day?
a. Power b. Flexibilty c. Balance d. Cardiovascular Endurance

4. What is the correct counting of Tinkling dance?

a. 1, 2, 3 b.1 and 2, 3 c. 1, and 2 d. 1, 2

5. A type of dance that depicts culture, tradition, and heritage to generation.

a. Dance b. Modern Dance c. Folkdance d. Hop
KEY TO CORRECTION

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