January 4, 2008
Philippine Folk Dance: Tinikling
Tinikling (bamboo dance) is my favorite among the Filipino folk dances.
The dance consists of at least one team of two people hitting two parallel bamboo poles on the ground, raising them slightly, then clapping the poles against each other near the ground with a rhythm. Meanwhile, at least one dancer hops over and around the clashing poles in a manner not entirely unlike jump roping. Usually the dancers use certain rhythms or steps. (source)
It requires great skill, else one’s ankles will be caught between those bamboo poles! (ouch!)
Care to try this? :) It’s really fun!
Tags: tinikling, Filipino folk dance, Philippine folk dance, Philippine dance
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January 21st, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Hi, my name is Haleh, and I just love the Tinikling. It is so fun, my grandparents are from the Philippines and i am just learning this dance [i'm 12]. It is incredibly fun, and a great workout. I think everyone should try it.
January 24th, 2008 at 2:56 am
grbe kgnda
February 7th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
this is an awesome dance ir you want a great workout and to try something from your culture.
February 14th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
kalaw-ay sang tinikling masyado ka common ka sawa na kami magsaot sang tinikling
March 3rd, 2008 at 4:30 am
ang gling tlga sumayaw ng pinoy
March 3rd, 2008 at 7:34 am
YOU’RE SITE IS REALLY GOOD IT HELP ME LOTS TO TEACH MY STUDENTS SPECIALLY IN P.E. (Philippines Folf Dance) Keep up the good work and really enjoy it.
March 17th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
I’m with NYC Dance Parade. This traditional dance of the Philipenes would be a great addition to our multi-cultural dance parade and festival. Please check it http://www.danceparade.org May 17th, 2008.
July 26th, 2008 at 3:36 am
the tinikling is very nice dance of the filipino and the no.1 or the philippines.
October 20th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
the tinikling is so much fun, im from canada but my girlfriend is from the philippines and they have a get together around christmas where they dance there traditional folk dances and i will be dancing the tinikling in it this year, its great!
November 18th, 2008 at 7:39 am
kaya ko ni serch toh kasi.. klangang nmin sa ap subject pero san kaya ako makakaanap ng dance step..?
December 12th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
i hate the tinikling dance because Im not a dancer
January 8th, 2009 at 6:21 am
mabuhay ang pilipino!!!!
ano ang tawag sa costume ng tinikling???
o kaya icomment mo nalang sa friendster ko.. tnx…
January 8th, 2009 at 6:23 am
mmmm….
hindi na pwede magreply kung gabi
sori
January 20th, 2009 at 7:43 am
grabe wlang dance steps d ko maintindihan
walang kwetang sayaw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
January 20th, 2009 at 7:57 am
Rickyboy secret to dance tinikling
first, blind fold your eyes and wear nothing.
put your R hands to the back of your neck
then put your left hands to your feet
and cross your feet then jump 10x then
lay down in the bamboo stick then they will lift it
then jump make it 5times.stand up the stick the climb on it to reach the top then say “Obama i love you”
then punch the person who hold the stick then kick the other holder.then get the bamboo stick and smash the judges outside the stages.
then run for your lives.!!!!
March 7th, 2009 at 3:22 am
grabe hah,, astig ka rin ah miss… you are a really awesome girl…
March 21st, 2009 at 11:10 pm
maganda nga klang naman dapat sana kung gmagawa kayo s put the steps para naman for those who do not know the dance can easily learn
May 21st, 2009 at 2:24 am
i hope you’ll also include the dance steps…..tnxx…..