Tag Archives: Folk Dance

Serbian Folk Dance

Serbian Folk Dance videos

I heard this music playing while walking by Dundass Square in Toronto (on my last visit there). I thought it was Greek, like the folk dancing I used to do at first, but instead its Serbian. Enjoy…

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Who Wants to Announce Their Festivals or Groups

Folk Dance Announce

Dear friends.. We have a new section about folklore festivals.. We are giving you a place to write your festivals information or groups information.. So you can find festivals / groups to your festivals / groups.. If you want to write your information, please use contact section.. And please write …

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History of the La Raspa Folk Dance

History of the La Raspa Folk Dance

La Raspa is a folk dance from eastern Mexico. This dance is often incorrectly called the Mexican Hat Dance or Jarabe Tapatio. According to Mark Pedelty. author of “Musical Ritual in Mexico City,” both of the latter titles actually belong to a dance from Jalisco, which includes complicated and flirtatious …

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Characteristics of Chinese Folk Dance

Characteristics of Chinese Folk Dance

Historically, Chinese folk dances were ritual performances based around superstitious beliefs. Chinese hunter-gatherers believed performing a ritual dance would persuade the gods to allow a good harvest or a good hunt. Today, Chinese folk dances are a highly elaborate and sophisticated means of ethnic expression used to celebrate official ceremonies. …

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Russian Folk Dance History

Russian Folk Dance History

Russian | Russian Dances |Russian Folk Dance | Russian Folk Dance History In a recent competition on the television show “So You Think You Can Dance,” the finalists donned Russian folk attire and displayed their talent in a traditional Russian folk dance. The choreography, which was difficult, showed how much …

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