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Traditional dance: Impulse Dancers (2nd of 2)

Traditional dance: Impulse Dancers

Formed in 2001, the Auckland-based Impulse Dancers performed mainly traditional dances. These included the popular ‘bamboo dance’ Tinikling and Pandango Sa Ilaw (pictured). ‘Pandango’ comes from the Spanish word fandango, a lively dance characterised by stepping and clapping. Pandango Sa Ilaw dancers balance candles on their heads and the back of each hand.

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Carl Walrond, 'Filipinos - Culture', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/1020/traditional-dance-impulse-dancers (accessed 30 March 2024)

Story by Carl Walrond, published 8 Feb 2005, reviewed & revised 10 Sep 2015