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Filipino School of Chicago

SAKUTING 11:15am - 12:15pm (Ages 4.5 - 8)

TINIKLING 9:30am - 11am (Ages 8 - 15)

TINIKLING 12:30- 2pm (Ages: 16+)

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WAITLIST SAKUTING 11:15am - 12:15pm (Ages 4.5 - 8)

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WAITLIST for TINIKLING 9:30am - 11am (Ages 8 - 15)

Join us for our Fall 2026 session of Cultural Dance Classes:&nbsp;Sakuting (ages 4.5 - 8) and Tinikling (ages 8 - 16+) SAKUTING&nbsp;11:15am - 12:15pm, Age 4.5 - 8 years oldSakuting originated from the province of Abra in Northern Luzon, near the Illocos Region. The dance features a playful mock fight using two bamboo sticks. The name comes from the Ilocano word &quot;sakut,&quot; which means to tap or strike. Dancers use the movements of Arnis (traditional Filipino stick fighting). The dance is traditionally performed during Christmas.The classes are recommended for families with children ages 4.5 - 8 years old.&nbsp; TINIKLING&nbsp;9:30 - 11:00am, Ages 8 - 15 years old TINIKLING12:30 - 2:00pm, Ages 16+Building upon the success of the FSC summer dance workshops, dancers will learn a fully choreographed Filipino folk dance, Tinikling. Originating in Palo, Leyte, the name Tinikling is in reference to the tikling bird. 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&#39;s legendary grace and speed by skillfully maneuvering between large bamboo poles.&nbsp;Two classes offered are based on ages 8 - 15 years old or ages 16+ *Attendance for all classes is required, as each class will build upon the last* DATES: Saturdays&nbsp;11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 12/05, 12/12, &amp; 12/19 Program Fee: $150 - 180 (sliding scale) Experience level: all experience levels are welcome Your registration helps us share Filipino culture across Chicago through language, dance, and community action. Come ready to learn, dance, and connect!&nbsp; <a fr-original-style="" href="https://filipinoschoolchicago.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Filipino School of Chicago Website</a><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/filipinoschoolchicago/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Filipino School of Chicago IG</a> PAYMENT &amp; REFUND POLICY&nbsp;Please review our updated <a fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQrClzcxb-oMGz0aCRiGBPGm9ml0hvSujXoeZsZWM4nB21hl7Kyt2X-qHdUAwel4P9TohD9-DRAu08v/pub" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Payment &amp; Refund Policy linked here</a>

Join us for our Fall 2026 session of Cultural Dance Classes: Sakuting (ages 4.5 - 8) and Tinikling (ages 8 - 16+) SAKUTING 11:15am - 12:15pm, Age 4.5 - 8 years oldSakuting originated from the province of Abra in Northern Luzon, near the Illocos Region. The dance features a playful mock fight using two bamboo sticks. The name comes from the Ilocano word "sakut," which means to tap or strike. Dancers use the movements of Arnis (traditional Filipino stick fighting). The dance is traditionally performed during Christmas.The classes are recommended for families with children ages 4.5 - 8 years old.  TINIKLING 9:30 - 11:00am, Ages 8 - 15 years old TINIKLING12:30 - 2:00pm, Ages 16+Building upon the success of the FSC summer dance workshops, dancers will learn a fully choreographed Filipino folk dance, Tinikling. Originating in Palo, Leyte, the name Tinikling is in reference to the tikling bird. 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. Two classes offered are based on ages 8 - 15 years old or ages 16+ *Attendance for all classes is required, as each class will build upon the last* DATES: Saturdays 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 12/05, 12/12, &amp; 12/19 Program Fee: $150 - 180 (sliding scale) Experience level: all experience levels are welcome Your registration helps us share Filipino culture across Chicago through language, dance, and community action. Come ready to learn, dance, and connect!  <a href="https://filipinoschoolchicago.org/" target="_blank">Filipino School of Chicago Website</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/filipinoschoolchicago/" target="_blank">Filipino School of Chicago IG</a> PAYMENT &amp; REFUND POLICY Please review our updated <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQrClzcxb-oMGz0aCRiGBPGm9ml0hvSujXoeZsZWM4nB21hl7Kyt2X-qHdUAwel4P9TohD9-DRAu08v/pub" target="_blank">Payment &amp; Refund Policy linked here</a>

Filipino School of Chicago

Filipino School of Chicago Cultural Dances - Fall 2026

4755 N Sheridan Rd