Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 4 (PATHFit 4)

Week #2 – MODULE 2
DANCES OF THE WORLD
Objectives:
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Identify the National Folk Dance of the Philippines
2. Value the culture origin of Tinikling
3. Execute some steps used in Tinikiling.

LESSON 2: PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE: TIIKLING

While a dance means to move rhythmically to music, typically

following a set sequence of steps, there’s certainly more to it than its literal
meaning. Dance is a source of entertainment and a good healthy lifestyle.
But as for the Philippine folk dances, we see a bigger picture and a deeper
meaning.
A traditional dance in the Philippines connects us to a place’s culture.
It is about history, traditions and majestic beauty of the place it is
associated with. The cultural dances in the Philippines evolved from different
regions which are distinct from one another as they are affected by religion
and culture.
12 Most Popular Philippine Folk Dances

When talking about dance in the Philippines, we can’t help but think of the
classic Filipino folk dance that put the country on the world map. Here’s a list
of folk dances in the Philippines you should know if you want to learn more
about the country’s culture.

1. Tinikling – A Philippine folk dance that originated in Leyte

2. Itik-Itik – A cultural dance in the Philippines that originated in
Surigao del Sur
3. Maglalatik – An example of Philippine folk dance that originated
in Biñan, Laguna
4. Binasuan – Binasuan is a tribal dance in the Philippines that
originated in Pangasinan
5. Singkil – Singkil is a Mindanao folk dance that originated in Lake
Lanao
6. Kappa Malong-Malong – A tribal dance in the Philippines that
originated from the Maranao tribe in Mindanao
7. Cariñosa – A local dance in the Philippines that originated in
Panay Island
8. Sayaw sa Bangko – A traditional folk dance in the Philippines
that originated in Pangasinan
9. Pandanggo sa Ilaw – An ethnic dance in the Philippines that
originated in Lubang Island, Mindoro
10. Pandanggo Oasiwas – A folk dance in the Philippines that
originated in Lingayen, Pangasinan
11. Kuratsa – A type of folk dance in the Philippines that
originated in Samar Island
12. Pantomina – A type of dance in the Philippines that
originated in Bicol
 NATIONAL FOLK DANCE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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.
Why is the dance called 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.
Someone who dances the Tinikling imitates the movements of a
tikling bird (hence, tikling-like) as the bird walks over the grass or
dodges bamboo traps set by Filipino farmers on vast rice fields.
The Tinikling is an indigenous folk dance whose origin lies on the
island of Leyte. The name refers to a bird that is known in the
Philippines as Tikling, a term that is commonly used for a whole range
of Squacco species. The dance as we know it today is inspired by the
bird’s showy gait when it struts through the grass with its long stilts
 and the way it runs through branches or dodges bamboo traps set up
by rice farmers.

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.
To dance the Tinikling, you need two pairs of bamboo poles that
are each 6-12ft long (about 1.8-3.7m). Female dancers usually wear a
dress called a Balintawak (a colorful dress with arched sleeves) or a
Patadyong (a checkered loose skirt that’s often worn with a thin-
fibered blouse). Males wear an embroidered formal shirt that’s
untucked called the Barong Tagalog—which is the country’s national
outfit for Filipino men. The Barong is usually paired with red trousers.
All dancers perform the Tinikling while barefoot.
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.
Today, there are modified versions of this Filipino traditional folk
dance around the world – some increase the number of dancers or
poles and even change the music or choreography. Some US schools
even incorporate this dance into their curriculum, but they use pop
music to keep the dance up-to-date.
SINGLE TINIKLING DANCE

Do these steps outside the bamboo poles:

1. Hop on your right foot.

2. Hop another time on the right foot.

Perform these steps between both poles:

3. Step on the left foot.

4. Step on the right foot.

Do these steps outside the poles:

5. Hop on the left foot outside the poles.

6. Hop again on the left foot outside both poles.

Return to between the poles for these steps:

7. Step on your right foot.

8. Step on your left foot.

 REFERENCES

o Dancing through the Decades: most popular dance styles over the
past 100 years (arthurmurraydancenow.com)
o Tinikling: The Bird-like National Dance Of The Philippines
(sunnysidecircus.com)History of Dance - From Ancient Rituals to
Modern Dances (dancefacts.net)
o Tinikling: The National Dance of The Philippines with Bamboo Poles
(theculturetrip.com)
o Filipino Folk Dance Steps | LoveToKnow