Bear Paw Creek Tinikling Cords: A Safe and Durable Dance Accessory for Music Education
Our Tinikling Cords are a safer and easier-to-use alternative to the bamboo poles used in Tinikling, a traditional Philippine folk dance. They are primarily used in physical education classes and aerobic workouts to safely teach rhythmic stepping and jumping. Since they are made with a soft webbing, the Tinikling Cords can be used without the risk of ankle injuries caused by snapping wood.
Traditional Tinikling uses rigid bamboo poles that can bruise the feet and legs of children or adults who are unfamiliar with the traditional dance. The Tinikling Cords provide a safer, accessible, and inclusive substitute for those looking to incorporate the dance activity into their music and movement classes.
Tinikling Cord Specifications:
- The cords are 1 inch wide x 7 feet long
- Made of durable, lightweight polypropylene webbing
- Each cord features a large hook and loop closure on each end with velcro, allowing it to fit easily over shoes and onto a user’s ankle or calf. The cords can also be held by hand rather than being placed on one’s ankle/calf. (see video linked below)
- Comes in a set of 12 with two of each color: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Also comes with a drawstring storage bag.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Bear Paw Creek’s Tinikling Cords are not made of an elastic material, which means they do not stretch and are not flexible.
Tinikling Cords in Action from Lena Leon, The Crafter Teacher:
Click the image below or click here to see Lena Leon, The Crafter Teacher, and her class using our Tinikling Cords. In the video, you can get an idea of their size and also see how they would work being held by hand rather than the loops being placed around ankles/calves.
