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Name and describe 5 basic tinikling movements?

1. Single Tap

- Step forward with one foot while performing the tap.

- As the tapping foot strikes toward the ground, the other foot is lifted off the ground.

2. Double Tap

- Step forward with one foot while performing a single tap with that same foot.

- Quickly following that tap, strike with your other foot.

- Do the above in one continuous, swift motion.

- While completing this movement, the lifted foot should not reach any higher than one to three inches off the ground.

3. Hop

- Step forward and tap with one foot as a normal single tap.

- As the tapping foot strikes the ground, use that foot to push off the ground and simultaneously lift the other foot.

4. Skip

- Start this move with one foot as if you are going to perform the hop; however, rather than tapping with that foot, quickly lift it up and swing it forward.

5. Sway

- Stand in one place and swing one leg back and forth across your body.

- The swinging motion should be wide enough to stretch the leg slightly.

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