Tinikling more specifically refers to the Slaty-breasted Rail ("Gallirallus striatus"), the Buff-banded Rail ("Gallirallus philippensis"), and the Barred Rail ("Gallirallus torquatus"). The term "tinikling" literally means "to perform it 'tikling"-like." The dance originated in Leyte, an island in the Visayas in the central Philippines. It imitates the movement of the "tikling" birds as they walk between grass stems, run over tree branches, or dodge bamboo traps set by rice farmers. Dancers imitate the tikling bird's legendary grace and speed by skillfully maneuvering between large bamboo poles. Today tinikling is taught throughout the United States. In grades K-12 the dance is used
Dance Dance Revolution Dance Wars match against other player or aiding players through Dance Crew system. Players have ability to build Dance Crew by recruiting other people. By having Dance Crew, players may do a Practice Battle and Crew Battle while also aiding or having other Crew member aiding players during battle. Respect Points may be earned through Dance Crew to obtain or upgrade skills and buying items. Dance Dance Revolution Dance Wars implements what is to be called as "Stamina", a representation of the energy used in Battles and Missions. It can be refilled by eating foods or using items that can refill stamina,