How to Dance the Tinikling

 Two, traditional bamboo poles, each 8 feet long

 Two slabs of wood, each with measurements of approximately 20”x5”x2”

 Two tappers: people with coordinated arms who control the movements of the bamboo poles.

 At least one dancer: people or person with well-working, coordinated legs (male or female) who “weaves” through the bamboo poles

 Both tappers and dancers must have some experience in rhythm and “staying with the beat”

 Appropriate Filipino costumes and cultural music (optional)

A. Lay the two bamboo poles parallel to each other on the ground so that they are completely touching.

B. Lift up both bamboo poles on the same side enough to place one of the wooden slabs directly underneath the raised ends.

C. Lower the raised ends of the poles until they rest on the wooden slab with only a few inches of the poles ov

b. Dancer lifts right leg by bending knee until leg forms a 90-degree

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