A young woman named Kanang (short for Cayetana), began improvising her steps in the middle of her performance imitating the movements of an “itik”, a duck, as it walks with choppy steps and splashes water on its back.

This flirtatious dance is known throughout the Philippines. means affectionate, lovable, or amiable.

A lovely young ladies alternate between flirtatiousness and modesty with the use of their hats, dancing in brush-step-hop movements. 

This dance is in fact a mimic movement of “tikling birds” hopping over trees, grass stems or over bamboo traps set by farmers. Dancers perform this dance with remarkable grace.

Philippine folk dance is the Philippine culture that incorporates influences from immigrants and conquerors while at the same time maintaining their own national identity.

Singkil, Binasuan, Itik-Itik are examples of folk dance.

Maria Clara is the main female character in Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere, a literary piece that features the colonial situation of the Filipinos during the Spanish regime

Fundamental Position of Arms and Feet is a basic step for a Folk dance

Philippine folk dances are not diverse and include religious, ceremonial.