TRADITIONAL TINIKLING

We created this tumblr account in order to provide resources that will help in learning tinikling.

Both Amanda and I have clapped, danced, choreographed, swayed, and performed tinikling all over. From a packed auditorium to grocery store aisles, from Filipino festivals to wal-mart parking lots. We hope to share our experience in a tradition that we regard as a landmark of Filipino folk-dance.

If this all works out right, then we will post ground rules. videos, written-out choreography, and other updates of schedules in the coming weeks.



See you at practice,

Martin




Practice This Week

Dear Tinikling dancers,

I know that the last couple of practices have been quite chill, but there are still quite a few dancers who have not been making enough progress to really show that they will be ready to perform for luau. Next practice as always is mandatory, however I do not want to see any of the dancers on the sidelines or sitting at the tables, especially when the choreography is not memorized nor perfected.

If you sincerely want to get better, then I need you to come to me and to talk about any issues with the dance. Also I need you to use the small time that we have effectively and actively.

If you feel however that you are not up to dancing at the moment, I need to get people more experienced with the sticks, so on your down time please click for your fellow dancers as a courtesy for those who want to practice.

At the end of practice I will talk to each individual about how they feel dancing their part of the dance. I will move you around to other parts if you and I feel it is best.

Thanks

Martin