Philippine folk dance is known to be mimetic in nature. The practice of mimesis involves the mirroring, or miming, of actions from animals and plants. On this year's Kindness to Animals Day, watch this excerpt from Indak Pilipinas--a rendition of Itik-Itik as performed by the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company. Discovered by National Artist for Dance Francisca Reyes-Aquino, the dance imitates the movements of small ducks and was popular in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur. Find out more a

The revolutionary history of ball culture in the LGBTQ community is not just about fabulous dance styles. It's a profound intersection of sexuality, race, and gender nonconforming individuals defiantly living their truth in a safe, celebratory space. A group of iconic dancers and a young boy represent this fierce array of queer choreography in a story about the ongoing struggle to freely express your pride. | BuzzFeed Video