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 Cantilan, Lanuza, and Carrascal. It is usually performed as a ballroom dance in social gatherings.
The itik-itik is a dance from Surigao, in which the movements of a duck are imitated. An itik is a species of duck. According to folklore, this traditional dance was first performed by a young woman named Kanang who was the best dancer in the province of Surigao del Norte.
Itik-itik is a popular traditional Filipino dance. In this particular style, the dancers use their bodies to mimic the movements of a duck. The basic steps involve both partners moving in opposite directions with the right leg forward followed by an up kick and then another step backwards.
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.
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