PE 3rd Quarter cross-like pattern.

To avoid getting their ankles caught in between

Engaging in physical activity regularly is fun and healthy and is
basically our need to become more active every day. Being active
everyday has a positive impact in our lives. However, we should
always check our health before starting to become much more
physically active.
Dance is the soul of one’s self that mirrors the culture and tradition
of the whole nation. Dances are significant not only in developing
one’s culture and tradition, but also in describing a person’s
patriotism, nationalism, and love for the country.
Dance can be a great activity to help improve your cardiovascular
endurance. In Folk dance, there are a lot of dances to choose from to
help you improve your cardiovascular endurance. One of the dances
is the dance Tinikling. With its jumping, hopping, and upbeat
rhythm, it will surely make your heart skip a beat.
The dance Tinikling greatly reflect the culture and tradition of the
Philippine folk dance but because it shows how happy and enjoying
it is to live in the country side.
Tinikling is a dance which originated from the province of Leyte.
The basic movements and steps of this dance were made by
imitating the movements of the Tikling birds ( a bird with long legs
and a long neck) while playing in the rice fields and jumping over the
tree branches.
The performers dance along the sides and between two poles, about
(feet long, which are placed horizontally on the ground. The poles
are struck together in time to the music. Skill is demonstrated in
dancing between the bamboos, and in keeping the feet from being
caught.
Folk dancing can be great activity for cardiovascular fitness. Through
this, a person will be able to move his/her whole body, thus making
heart beat faster. It offers a wide range of dances you can choose
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.
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.
Costume:
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.
Dance Steps and measures of the beat:
It is important to know the beat and measure of a dance in order to
follow its rhythm. Dances have different counting’s and measures of
beats. Time signature is a musical notation used to specify how many
beats are there in each measure. The Tinikling dance, uses ¾ time
signature. It has 3 beats ( counts) in every measure (1m). The music
of Tinikling dance is divided into two parts; Music A uses counting 1,
2, 3 in every measure. While Music B uses counting 1, 2, and 3 in
every measure. The tinikling dance uses bamboo poles that are
clasped together to form a beat.
Kuradang- one of the basic steps of Tinikling, is a Cebuano term
means lively movements.
Note: Search in YouTube channel to witness the dance, and
familiarize. Kuradang, tinikling and Carinosa dance.

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