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The document describes five traditional Philippine dances: 1) Itik-Itik mimics the movements of ducks walking and splashing water to attract mates. It was created by Kanang at a baptismal party. 2) Tinikling imitates the tikling bird moving through tall grass and tree branches using bamboo poles. Dancers perform singles, doubles and hops between the poles. 3) Binasuán has dancers gracefully spin and roll on the ground while balancing three half-filled glasses of rice wine on their heads and hands. 4) Pandanggo sa Ilaw is performed while balancing three oil lamps and originated on Lubang Island with 3/4 time music and

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Folkdance

The document describes five traditional Philippine dances: 1) Itik-Itik mimics the movements of ducks walking and splashing water to attract mates. It was created by Kanang at a baptismal party. 2) Tinikling imitates the tikling bird moving through tall grass and tree branches using bamboo poles. Dancers perform singles, doubles and hops between the poles. 3) Binasuán has dancers gracefully spin and roll on the ground while balancing three half-filled glasses of rice wine on their heads and hands. 4) Pandanggo sa Ilaw is performed while balancing three oil lamps and originated on Lubang Island with 3/4 time music and

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ITIK-ITIK

The best description of the Itik-Itik is that the steps mimic the way a duck walks,
as well as the way it splashes water on its back to attract a mate. According to
popular tradition, the dance was created by a lady named Kanang who
choreographed the steps while dancing at a baptismal party. The other guests
copied her movements, and everyone liked the dance so much that it has been
passed along ever since.
TINIKLING

The Tinikling is considered by many to be the Philippines' national dance. The


dance's movements imitate the movement of the tikling bird as it walks around
through tall grass and between tree branches. People perform the dance using
bamboo poles. The dance is composed of three basic steps which include singles,
doubles and hops. It looks similar to playing jump rope, except that the dancers
perform the steps around and between the bamboo poles, and the dance becomes
faster until someone makes a mistake and the next set of dancers takes a turn.
BINASUAN

The Binasuan is an entertaining dance that is usually performed at festive social


occasions like weddings and birthdays. Dancers carefully balance three half-filled
glasses of rice wine on their heads and hands as they gracefully spin and roll on
the ground. The dance originated in Bayambang in the Pangasinan province, and
though it's usually performed alone, it can also become a competition between
several dancers.
PANDANGGO SA ILAW

The Pandanggo sa Ilaw is similar to a Spanish Fandango, but the Pandanggo is


performed while balancing three oil lamps - one on the head, and one in each
hand. It's a lively dance that originated on Lubang Island. The music is in 3/4
time and is usually accompanied by castanets.
MAGLALATIK

The Maglalatik is a mock war dance that depicts a fight over coconut meat, a
highly-prized food. The dance is broken into four parts: two devoted to the battle
and two devoted to reconciling. The men of the dance wear coconut shells as part
of their costumes, and they slap them in rhythm with the music. The Maglalatik is
danced in the religious procession during the fiesta of Biñan as an offering to San
Isidro de Labrador, the patron saint of farmers.

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