Tinikling

Two players kneel or sit facing each other, each holding one end of both poles just above the ground.

The pole holders tap the poles together twice on the ground, then clap them together once, repeating this rhythm steadily.

A dancer steps between the poles during the open beats and steps out or over them just before they clap shut.

As dancers gain confidence, they add footwork patterns, turns, or dance with a partner between the poles.

Getting a foot caught between the closing poles ends that dancer's turn; rotate dancers and pole holders regularly.