Itik-Itik

A funny, cheerful dance where dancers mimic ducks waddling, flapping, and splashing around. 🦆

From: Surigao del Norte, Mindanao   

Dance Type: Folk / Animal-Inspired   

Suggested Age: 5+   

Difficulty: Beginner   

Typical Music: Quick, bouncy folk rhythm.   

🎧 Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtj4PI0cK4A

 The dance started when a woman named Kanang made duck-like steps during a baptism party — everyone loved it, and Itik-Itik was born!  

✨ Fun Fact: The name literally means “Duck-Duck”!  

 Itik-Itik (EE-tik EE-tik) – “Duck-Duck”   
Duck = Itik (EE-tik)