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
Razzle Dazzle: A Journey into Dance "Razzle Dazzle: A Journey Into Dance" grossed $1,640,644 at the box office in Australia. Razzle Dazzle: A Journey into Dance Razzle Dazzle: A Journey Into Dance is a 2007 Australian mockumentary comedy film directed by Darren Ashton about competitive dance, first screened on 15 March 2007. It made over two million dollars at the box-office, making it one of the most successful Australian films of the last several years. Mr. Jonathan (Ben Miller) runs a dance class in which he attempts to comment on social issues. After his team is accepted into a national dance competition, he must come up