Kwijau are animist practicing the ancient belief system called Momolianism . They are known for performing the "Magunatip", an east Malaysian dance very strongly influenced by the Philippine tinikling .Performed by the young men and women, the dance involves jumping steps that manoeuvre the dancer's feet in and out, so as not to get their feet trapped by 2 moving bamboo poles that are held by another pair of dancers, who beat the poles together and over a shorter length of wood or bamboo, creating an interesting rhythm. Kwijau The Kwijau or Kuijau are an indigenous ethnic group residing in Sabah,
National Dance Alliance National Dance Alliance The National Dance Alliance (NDA), originally named the NCA Superstar, was established in 1999 as a “full service provider in the dance spirit industry”. The NDA is the sister company of the National Cheer Association (NCA), which was founded by Lawrence Herkimer in 1948. In 1976, the NCA created the NCA Superstar to make a distinction between the dance and cheerleading aspects of the company. Eventually in 1999, the NCA Superstar changed its name to the National Dance Alliance. The National Dance Alliance (NDA) is the sister company of the National Cheer Association (NCA) founded by Lawrence