Itik-itik is a mimetic folk dance in the Philippines that mimics the movement of ducks.
[1] It originated in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur[1] in the Philippines.
Itik-itik was discovered in this town by National Artist for Dance Francisca Reyes-Aquino.
Originating from a dance called Sibay and performed to the tune of Dejado, the story was told that an expert young dancer named Kanang at a barrio in Cantilan during a baptismal party had become so carried away with the rhythm that she began to improvise short, choppy steps similar to ducks and then, splash water on their backs.
Later, Mr. Antonino Arreza, a native of Cantilan and a grandfather of Prospero Pichay, Jr., was believed to be the one who composed the lyrics of Itik-itik.