Folk dances are traditional dances that have developed amongst people in a local community or region and are usually performed during celebrations and social gatherings. They often tell stories, celebrate important events, or are connected to religious rituals and traditions passed down through generations. Folk dances vary widely across cultures but generally involve groups or circles of dancers moving together rhythmically to music without strict choreography.
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“The Encyclopedia of World Folk Dance” – Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Folk dances are traditional dances that have developed amongst people in a local community or region and are usually performed during celebrations and social gatherings. They often tell stories, celebrate important events, or are connected to religious rituals and traditions passed down through generations. Folk dances vary widely across cultures but generally involve groups or circles of dancers moving together rhythmically to music without strict choreography.
Folk dances are traditional dances that have developed amongst people in a local community or region and are usually performed during celebrations and social gatherings. They often tell stories, celebrate important events, or are connected to religious rituals and traditions passed down through generations. Folk dances vary widely across cultures but generally involve groups or circles of dancers moving together rhythmically to music without strict choreography.