ITIK-ITIK DANCE - PHILIPPINES: A dance inspired by 'movements of a duck'
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Itik-Itik is a Philippines folk dance form created by imitating the “movements of a duck” such as wading, flying, and short steps and splashing water on their backs like the ducks do.
This “mimetic” folk dance is said to have originated from the province of Surigao in Philippines. Apparently, this dance form is said to have been popular in towns such as Carrascal, Cantilan, Lanuza, and Carmen.
Furthermore, there are a few alternate versions of this dance form found in places within the country such as Visayas, Samar, Cebu, and the Tibiao but Itik-Itik Surigaonon remains the most popular.
You might heard about waltz dance, merengue, rhumba, Jive, and many other types of dance forms but their can be a dance called as duck dance then yes it is. Let’s read more about it.
History/origin of the Itik-Itik Dance:
A popular Fillipino legend states that this dance was first created by a young Filipina maiden-dancer of Surigao del Norte named Kanang who was considered to be best dancer in the Surigao province.
Apparently, due to her dancing prowess she was asked to perform the Sibay – another important Filipino dance, at a baptism ceremony.
While performing the Sibay, she got inspired by the music and decided to improvise the dance steps borrowing from the movements of a duck.
This unique dance was then named “Itik-Itik” since “Itik” means “duck” in the local Tagalog language.
Costumes used in the Itik-Itik Dance:
The costume worn in this dance form varies according to the gender, and they are as follows:
1. For Men:
The attire worn generally includes barong tagalog (embroidered formal shirt considered the national dress of Philippines) or the camisa de chino (a collarless Chinese shirt with short sleeves worn under the barong tagalog), and white trousers. Men also sport a bright colored ‘neckerchief’ (kerchief around their neck).
2. For Women:
The attire generally worn includes the baro’t saya (traditional Philippines dress for women), patadyong (a wrap around loose skirt) or the balintawak (a native dress of Filipino women consisting of dress and skirt woven of local fibers with a kerchief and apron to match). Women wear the bandanna around their head which makes the overall look very nice.
Music played in the Itik-Itik Dance:
Itik-Itik is performed to the tune of Dejado. The musical instrument mainly used in this dance form is the Rondella, a string instrument ensemble. In addition, instruments such as bandurrias, mandolins, guitars, basses, drums, and banjos are also used.
Training availability and dance technique involved in the Itik-Itik Dance:
In terms of technique, this dance involves imitating movements seen in a duck. Furthermore, the movements involved in this dance include wading, flying, and short choppy steps. As for training centers and schools, there are none available around the world since this “mimetic” dance form is mainly performed in the Philippines.
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SAYAW: Filipino Dances
ITIK-ITIK
This dance originated from a dance called Sibay, which
was performed to the tune of Dejado. The present form got its
name in the following manner.
At one baptismal party in Carmen, Lanuza,Surigao, a
young lady called Kanang, (nickname for Cayetana) who was
considered the best dancer and singer of her time, was asked to
dance the Sibay. She became so enthusiastic and spirited during
the performance that she began to improvise movements and steps
similar to the movements of ducks as they walk with short,
choppy steps and splash water over their backs while calling
to their mates.
The people around who saw her dance liked it so much
they all imitated her. The dance has since been called Itik-Itik
from the word Itik, which means duck.
This dance is now very popular among the Visayan settlers
of the province of Surigao, especially in the towns of Cantillan,
Lanuza, and Carrascal. It is usually performed as a ballroom dance
in social gatherings. There are many variations of Itik-Itik steps
from which the dancers make their selection and combination.
The description below is for classwork or for demonstration.
COSTUME. Girls wear patadyong or balintawak style costume
and Boy wear barong tagalog or camisa de chino and
white trousers.
MUSIC is composed of two parts: A and B.
COUNT one, two, three to a measure.
FORMATION. If performed s a ballroom dance, couples are
scattered around the room. For demonstration,
partner stand about six feet apart, Girl at
right side of partner when facing audience or
front. One to any number of pairs may take part
in this dance.
ITIK-ITIK STEPS USED:
No. 1. STEP, BALL-CLOSE, BALL-CLOSE. Counts 1,
2,and 3.
Step L(R) forward (ct. 1), raise heel of L(R)
foot and slide R(L) close to L(R) in fifth or third
position in rear (ct. 2), small step forward on ball
of L(R)foot (ct. and) and slide R(L) close to L(R) in
third position in rear (ct. 3).This step is done with
one foot leading going forward.
No. 2 HEEL, CLOSE-BALL, CLOSE. Counts 1, 2,
and 3.
Step L(R) heel forward (ct. 1), slide R(L)
close L(R) in fifth or third position in rear (ct. 2),
small step forward with ball of L(R) foot (ct. and),
slide R(L) close to L(R) in fifth or third position in
rear (ct. 3). This is done with one foot leading, going
forward.
No. 4. STEP, SLIDE-CLOSE, SLIDE-CLOSE. Counts 1,
2, 3.
Small step R(L) forward (ct. 1), twist trunk
slightly to right (left) side, bring L(R) foot in fourth
in front and slide backward with ball of same foot and
simultaneously with a spring slide R(L) forward to close
with L(R) in first position (ct. 2), repeat ct. 2 (ct.3).
The L(R) foot bears no weight on cts. 2, 3. This step is
done with alternate foot, going to any direction.
No. 5. CROSS-STEP, SLIDE-CLOSE, SLIDE-CLOSE.
Counts 1, 2, 3.
Same as No. 4 except that the step on ct. 1 is
done across the other foot in front.
No. 6. CROSS-STEP, SLIDE-CLOSE, CROSS-STEP,
SLIDE-CLOSE, CROSS-STEP. Counts 1, and, 2, and 3.
Step R (L) across L (R) in front (ct. 1), slide
with ball of L (R) foot close to heel of R (L) foot (ct.
and), short slide or small step with R (L) foot sideward
left (right) across L (R) in front (ct. 2), repeat ct.
and, (ct. and), short slide or small step with R (L)
foot sideward left (right) across L (R) in front (ct. 3).
Note: The numbering of the steps in the Fundamental Steps
and Music is followed. Itik-Itik step No. 3 is not used
in this dance.
INTRODUCTION
Music Introduction.
Partners face front.
Bow to audience. Girl holds skirt, Boy places
hands on waist.....................................1 M
I.
Music A.
Partners face right so that L shoulders are
toward front. Arms sideward at shoulder level.
(a) With R foot leading, take seven Itik-Itik
steps No. 1 moving forward. Bend trunk slightly
forward and lower arms to about waist level
on ct. 1, straighten trunk and make two small
flaps of arms upward to shoulder level on cts.
2, 3 of every measure..................7 M
(b) Step R foot in place (ct. 1), pause (cts. 2, 3).
Arms at shoulder level.................1 M
(c) Face left about. With L foot leading, repeat
(a) and (b), going to proper places....8 M
II.
Music B.
Partners face front.
(a) Starting with inside foot (L for Girl and R
for Boy), take seven Itik-Itik step No. 2 to
partner's place, girl passing in front of boy.
Arms are bent forward with elbows at shoulder
level, fists slightly closed and near each
other. Move trunk as in figure I (a), raise
elbows slightly upward on ct. 1 and two small
downward flaps on cts. 2, 3 of every measure
as if flapping wings....................7 M
(b) Step in place with outside foot (now) (ct. 1)
pause (cts. 2, 3). Arms as in ct. 3 in (a)..1 M
(c) Repeat (a) and (b), finishing in proper places.8 M
III.
Music A.
Partners face each other.
(a) With R foot leading, take four Itik-Itik steps No.
1 to form one line at center, girl in front of
partner, both facing front. Girl holds skirt,
Boy paces hands on waist....................4 M
(b) Join both hands, R and of Girl with R of Boy, and
L hand with L hand of Boy. The Boy's hand are
under the Girl's hands. Palms of partners are
together. With the right foot leading, take three
Itik-Itik steps No. 2 moving sideward right.Move
trunk as in figure I (a). Raise L arms high..3 M
(c) Step R foot sideward (ct. 1), point L obliquely
forward left (cts. 2, 3). Reverse position arms
(R arms high).................................1 M
(d) Repeat (b) and (c), starting with L foot, moving
sideward left. R arms high in (b) and reverse
position in (c)...............................4 M
Drop hands. Face toward direction of proper places.
(e) Repeat (a), going to proper places............4 M
IV.
Music B.
Partners face each other.
(a) Starting the right foot, take two waltz steps
forward to meet at the center. Arms in the lateral
position, moving sideward right and left, fingers
fluttering...................................2 M
(b) Hold in open ballroom dance position, stretched
arms toward front and both facing front......2 M
(c) Girl starts with R and Boy, with L foot. Take
three Itik-Itik steps No.2 moving toward front..2 M
(d) Step forward, R of Girl and L of Boy (ct.1), face
opposite direction without chaging the position
of hands and point forward with free foot (cts.2,
3). On cts.2, 3 tretched arms are raised at head
level. .......................................1 M
(e) Repeat (c) and (d) starting with other foot,
moving away from front. Lower stretched arms in
(d)..........................................4 M
Release hold, partners face front.
(f) Starting with outside foot, take one Itik-Itik
step No. 1 (9cts. 1,2,3). Three step turn outward
(cts. 1, 2, 3. Girl holds skirt, Boy places hands
on waist.....................................2 M
(g) Repeat (f) strating with inside foot. Reverse
turn.........................................2 M
Boy immediately transfer weight to L foot after the
last count.
V.
Music A.
Partners face front. As the following steps are being
done partners are moving little by little forward.
(a) Take eight Itik-Itik steps No. 6, R and L foot
across in front alternately. R arm in reverse "T"
position and back of L hand supporting R elbow
when R foot is across in front; reverse position
of hands when L foot is across in front. ....8 M
(b) Starting with R foot, take four step-point steps
moving backward to proper places, Girl holds skirt,
Boy places hands on waist...................4 M
Partners face each other.
(c) Execute four waltz steps sideward, R and L
alternately. Arms in lateral position, moving
sideward right and left alternately, fingers
fluttering..................................4 M
VI.
Music B.
Partners face left so that R shoulders are toward
each other.
With R foot leading, take sixteen Itik-Itik steps
No. 1, moving clockwise. Arm positions and trunk movements
as in figure II (a). Finish in proper places...........16 M
VII.
Music A.
Partners face each other.
(a) With R foot leading, take four Itik-Itik steps
No. 5, meeting at center. Girl holds skirt, Boy
places hands on waist...........................4 M
Partners face front.
(b) Starting with R foot, take four Itik-Itik steps
No. 4 forward. Trunk is slightly twisted to right
and left side alternately on cts. 2, 3 of every
measure, R and L arm in reverse "T" position
alternately, free hand on waist.............4 M
Turn right about.
(c) Repeat (b)..................................4 M
Face toward direction of proper places.
(d) Repeat (a) going to proper places...........4 M
VIII.
Music B. Play last two measures slowly.
Partners face each other.
(a) With R foot leading, take four Itik-Itik steps
No. 1 toward center. Finish in one line, Girl
in front. Arm position and trunk movement as in
figure II (a)...............................4 M
Partners face front.
(b) Take four waltz steps sideward, R and L alternately.
Arms in lateral position, moving sideward right
and left alternately, fingers fluttering. ...4 M
(c) Boy holds waist of partner. With R foot leading,
take six Itik-Itik steps No. 1, going clockwise
once. R arm of Girl in reverse "T" position, back
of L hand under R elbow. Partners finish facing
front, Girl at right side of Boy............6 M
Join inside hands, outside hands down at sides.
(d) Boy stands still while Girl executes a three-step
turn right in place, passing under arch of arms
(1 M). Both bow to audience (1 M)...........2 M
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She became so enthusiastic and spirited during the performance that she began to improvise movements and steps similar to the movements of ducks as they walk with short, choppy steps and splash water over their backs while calling to their mates. The people around who saw her dance liked it so much they all imitated her. The dance has since been called Itik-Itik from the word Itik, which means duck. This dance is now very popular among the Visayan settlers of the province of Surigao, especially in the towns of Cantillan, Lanuza, and Carrascal. It is usually performed as a ballroom dance in social gatherings. There are many variations of Itik-Itik steps from which the dancers make their selection and combination. The description below is for classwork or for demonstration. COSTUME. Girls wear patadyong or balintawak style costume and Boy wear barong tagalog or camisa de chino and white trousers.
MUSIC is composed of two parts: A and B. COUNT one, two, three to a measure. FORMATION. If performed s a ballroom dance, couples are scattered around the room. For demonstration, partner stand about six feet apart, Girl at right side of partner when facing audience or front. One to any number of pairs may take part in this dance. ITIK-ITIK STEPS USED: No. 1. STEP, BALL-CLOSE, BALL-CLOSE. Counts 1, 2,and 3. Step L(R) forward (ct. 1), raise heel of L(R) foot and slide R(L) close to L(R) in fifth or third position in rear (ct. 2), small step forward on ball of L(R)foot (ct. and) and slide R(L) close to L(R) in third position in rear (ct. 3).This step is done with one foot leading going forward. No. 2 HEEL, CLOSE-BALL, CLOSE. Counts 1, 2, and 3. Step L(R) heel forward (ct. 1), slide R(L) close L(R) in fifth or third position in rear (ct.
2), small step forward with ball of L(R) foot (ct. and), slide R(L) close to L(R) in fifth or third position in rear (ct. 3). This is done with one foot leading, going forward. No. 4. STEP, SLIDE-CLOSE, SLIDE-CLOSE. Counts 1, 2, 3. Small step R(L) forward (ct. 1), twist trunk slightly to right (left) side, bring L(R) foot in fourth in front and slide backward with ball of same foot and simultaneously with a spring slide R(L) forward to close with L(R) in first position (ct. 2), repeat ct. 2 (ct.3). The L(R) foot bears no weight on cts. 2, 3. This step is done with alternate foot, going to any direction. No. 5. CROSS-STEP, SLIDE-CLOSE, SLIDE-CLOSE. Counts 1, 2, 3. Same as No. 4 except that the step on ct. 1 is done across the other foot in front. No. 6. CROSS-STEP, SLIDE-CLOSE, CROSS-STEP, SLIDE-CLOSE, CROSS-STEP. Counts 1, and, 2, and 3. Step R (L) across L (R) in front (ct.
1), slide with ball of L (R) foot close to heel of R (L) foot (ct. and), short slide or small step with R (L) foot sideward left (right) across L (R) in front (ct. 2), repeat ct. and, (ct. and), short slide or small step with R (L) foot sideward left (right) across L (R) in front (ct. 3). Note: The numbering of the steps in the Fundamental Steps and Music is followed. Itik-Itik step No. 3 is not used in this dance. INTRODUCTION Music Introduction. Partners face front. Bow to audience. Girl holds skirt, Boy places hands on waist.....................................1 M I. Music A. Partners face right so that L shoulders are toward front. Arms sideward at shoulder level. (a) With R foot leading, take seven Itik-Itik steps No. 1 moving forward. Bend trunk slightly forward and lower arms to about waist level on ct.
1, straighten trunk and make two small flaps of arms upward to shoulder level on cts. 2, 3 of every measure..................7 M (b) Step R foot in place (ct. 1), pause (cts. 2, 3). Arms at shoulder level.................1 M (c) Face left about. With L foot leading, repeat (a) and (b), going to proper places....8 M II. Music B. Partners face front. (a) Starting with inside foot (L for Girl and R for Boy), take seven Itik-Itik step No. 2 to partner's place, girl passing in front of boy. Arms are bent forward with elbows at shoulder level, fists slightly closed and near each other. Move trunk as in figure I (a), raise elbows slightly upward on ct. 1 and two small downward flaps on cts. 2, 3 of every measure as if flapping wings....................7 M (b) Step in place with outside foot (now) (ct. 1) pause (cts.
2, 3). Arms as in ct. 3 in (a)..1 M (c) Repeat (a) and (b), finishing in proper places.8 M III. Music A. Partners face each other. (a) With R foot leading, take four Itik-Itik steps No. 1 to form one line at center, girl in front of partner, both facing front. Girl holds skirt, Boy paces hands on waist....................4 M (b) Join both hands, R and of Girl with R of Boy, and L hand with L hand of Boy. The Boy's hand are under the Girl's hands. Palms of partners are together. With the right foot leading, take three Itik-Itik steps No. 2 moving sideward right.Move trunk as in figure I (a). Raise L arms high..3 M (c) Step R foot sideward (ct. 1), point L obliquely forward left (cts. 2, 3). Reverse position arms (R arms high).................................1 M (d) Repeat (b) and (c), starting with L foot, moving sideward left.
R arms high in (b) and reverse position in (c)...............................4 M Drop hands. Face toward direction of proper places. (e) Repeat (a), going to proper places............4 M IV. Music B. Partners face each other. (a) Starting the right foot, take two waltz steps forward to meet at the center. Arms in the lateral position, moving sideward right and left, fingers fluttering...................................2 M (b) Hold in open ballroom dance position, stretched arms toward front and both facing front......2 M (c) Girl starts with R and Boy, with L foot. Take three Itik-Itik steps No.2 moving toward front..2 M (d) Step forward, R of Girl and L of Boy (ct.1), face opposite direction without chaging the position of hands and point forward with free foot (cts.2, 3). On cts.2, 3 tretched arms are raised at head level.
.......................................1 M (e) Repeat (c) and (d) starting with other foot, moving away from front. Lower stretched arms in (d)..........................................4 M Release hold, partners face front. (f) Starting with outside foot, take one Itik-Itik step No. 1 (9cts. 1,2,3). Three step turn outward (cts. 1, 2, 3. Girl holds skirt, Boy places hands on waist.....................................2 M (g) Repeat (f) strating with inside foot. Reverse turn.........................................2 M Boy immediately transfer weight to L foot after the last count. V. Music A. Partners face front. As the following steps are being done partners are moving little by little forward. (a) Take eight Itik-Itik steps No. 6, R and L foot across in front alternately. R arm in reverse "T" position and back of L hand supporting R elbow when R foot is across in front; reverse position of hands when L foot is across in front.
....8 M (b) Starting with R foot, take four step-point steps moving backward to proper places, Girl holds skirt, Boy places hands on waist...................4 M Partners face each other. (c) Execute four waltz steps sideward, R and L alternately. Arms in lateral position, moving sideward right and left alternately, fingers fluttering..................................4 M VI. Music B. Partners face left so that R shoulders are toward each other. With R foot leading, take sixteen Itik-Itik steps No. 1, moving clockwise. Arm positions and trunk movements as in figure II (a). Finish in proper places...........16 M VII. Music A. Partners face each other. (a) With R foot leading, take four Itik-Itik steps No. 5, meeting at center. Girl holds skirt, Boy places hands on waist...........................4 M Partners face front.
(b) Starting with R foot, take four Itik-Itik steps No. 4 forward. Trunk is slightly twisted to right and left side alternately on cts. 2, 3 of every measure, R and L arm in reverse "T" position alternately, free hand on waist.............4 M Turn right about. (c) Repeat (b)..................................4 M Face toward direction of proper places. (d) Repeat (a) going to proper places...........4 M VIII. Music B. Play last two measures slowly. Partners face each other. (a) With R foot leading, take four Itik-Itik steps No. 1 toward center. Finish in one line, Girl in front. Arm position and trunk movement as in figure II (a)...............................4 M Partners face front. (b) Take four waltz steps sideward, R and L alternately. Arms in lateral position, moving sideward right and left alternately, fingers fluttering.
...4 M (c) Boy holds waist of partner. With R foot leading, take six Itik-Itik steps No. 1, going clockwise once. R arm of Girl in reverse "T" position, back of L hand under R elbow. Partners finish facing front, Girl at right side of Boy............6 M Join inside hands, outside hands down at sides. (d) Boy stands still while Girl executes a three-step turn right in place, passing under arch of arms (1 M). Both bow to audience (1 M)...........2 M
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