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 or Die with a Vengeance Dance or Die with a Vengeance Dance or Die with a Vengeance is a remix album from the band Family Force 5. The album was released on May 19, 2009 both in stores and via digital distribution. The album debuted at No. 180 on the "Billboard" 200, No. 15 on the Christian Albums chart and No. 6 on the Dance/Electronic albums chart. The band debuted the remix album "Dance or Die with a Vengeance" with remixes by The Secret Handshake ("Dance or Die"), Sean Foreman of 3OH!3 ("Get Your Back Off the Wall"), Danger Radio, Jasen Rauch of Red ("Radiator"),