Itik-itik Dance. "Itik" means "duck" in the Philippines. The Itik Folk Dance of the Philippines mimics the flying and waddling of a duck. According to Camperspoint, the dance originated in
Discovered by National Artist for Dance Francisca Reyes-Aquino, the dance imitates the movements of small ducks and was popular in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur. Find out more about Itik-Itik and other Filipino folk dance forms in the CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. What is Itik-Itik? 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. How do you dance ITIK ITIK? Step to your left and raise your left arm up in a flowing motion. Step to your right and raise your right arm up in a flowing motion. Repeat steps 1 and 2 seven times. Step forward and bring your hands into your chest, bending your elbows and making sure to point your The dance forms part of the culture of the country and considered to be one of the dances that help shaped the Filipino culture in terms of dance and identity. Right now, the term 'Itik itik' has been used as a name for one small festival in Metropolitan Manila. ITIK-ITIK- PHILIPPINES: A dance inspired by 'movements of a duck' Itik-Itik is a Philippines folk dance form created by imitating the "movements of a duck" such as wading, flying, and rdBYG.