This document provides instructions for the basic steps of the Philippine folk dance Tinikling. The steps include bringing the heels close together and apart in a circle, opening the arms sideward below shoulder level, raising one arm overhead while the other remains in a second position, raising one arm in front of the chest while the other remains overhead, and raising both arms overhead in a graceful curve. Each step also provides instructions for foot placement and movement.

1. GKILIGNTIN

2. TINIKLING

3. KITI–KITI

4. ITIK - ITIK

5. ÑAR C O S IA

6. CARIÑOSA

8. Bring heels
Raised arms to
close to
a circle in front
touch, toes
of the chest
apart

9. Open up arms
sideward, raised Bring feet apart
below shoulder level sideward .
with a graceful curve.

10. Raise one arm Bring the heel of
overhead while one foot to touch
other arm remains the instep of the
in 2nd position. other foot.

11. Raise one arm in
front of chest in a
Bring one foot in
half circle, while one front of the other
arm remains foot to walk strike.
overhead.

12. Raise both arms Bring the heel of
overhead in a one foot to touch
graceful curve. the toe of the
other.

14. Research about the folk dance from
Luzon. Look for the following:
a. Historical Background
b. Costume
c. Basic Steps