TIKLOS

TIKLOS

Tiklos (also called “pintakasi”) is the Waray equivalent to the “bayanihan”. Groups of people work for somebody without hoping for anything in return. They work odd jobs like clearing forests, digging the earth for wells, moving a nipa hut to a new location or even building a house! In all these for free. Of course grateful benefactors would offer drinks and food; but it is not always expected. The peasants cooperate for the social and economic progress of their community.

The Tiklos is a native peasant dance of Leyte. Very early in the morning, the leader of the tiklos beats the tambora, a kind of drum made from a hollow trunk of a tree with a carabao hide head. Next comes sounds of the subing (bamboo flutes) and the guimbal-a small snare drum with a head of a parchment made from the skin of a wildcat.

The peasants come out with grass hooks, bols and other garden tools and farm implements. Led by the band, they march together to work in the fields. During breaks the peasants enjoy themselves with tuba (a native wine) and the rest dance the tiklos accompanied by the subing (plawta), guimbal and tambora drums or when available, the “sista” played by the band. The Tiklos music is also played to call them back to work.

Objectives:

at the end of the lesson , the students should be able to:

a. identify the different figures of Tiklos;

b. execute the Tiklos properly through a practicum;

c. create a variation using the 4 figures of Tiklos to show mastery of the lesson.

the students will follow the teacher as he\she teaches the steps.

a.chooses a pair either boy or a girl.

b.follow the steps



STEPS.

FIGURE 1: Heel  and toe change

FIGURE 2: Rock and gallop

FIGURE 3: Clap,change and turn

FIGURE 4: Touch and jump

the students will be grouped into two. Each group will make a different variation using the 4 figures of Tiklos. After 15 minutes , they will perform it in front.(with a music)

 

The start of the lesson is that the teacher will first define the topic given -Tiklos, is a peasant dance originated from leyte, has an upbeat music and steps ,performed in a group.And also have a 4 figure steps; first gigure is the heel and toe change step; second figure is the rock and galop;third is the clap,change and turn;fourth is the touch and jump. After defining the topic the teacher will then execute the steps and students will follow then after that the students will be grouped and perform the dance in front accompanied with a music.

Interpretation of Written Instruction, Dr. Noemi M. Bellosillo (Philippine Folk Dance Society)

CATHERINE P. BRIBON

Taking up Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in PEHMA at Benguet State University. ID no. is 1500492.