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flamenco. bhangra. sword dance. Morris dance. capoeira. folk dance, generally, a type of dance that is a vernacular, usually recreational, expression of a past or present culture. The term folk dance was accepted until the mid-20th century. Then this and other categories of dance were questioned and their distinctions became subject to debate.
Aug 15, 2024 · Folk dance encompasses traditional dances originating from specific cultural or ethnic groups; These dances reflect customs, beliefs, and way of life of the community; Passed down through generations preserves culture and transmits social values; Incorporates local music, costumes, and rituals integral to cultural identity
Feb 9, 2024 · These dances reflect the cultural identity and values of the communities they originate from. In understanding the cultural origins of folk dance, it is important to consider the geographical and historical context of each region. For example, in Europe, folk dances developed as a means of celebration, communication, and storytelling.
This study delves more deeply into the folk, their origins, their identities in order to know the source of inspiration for ethno identity dances - dances prepared for the stage and the ballroom and for public performances from ballet, state folk dance ensembles and their amateur emulators, immigrant folk dance group performances, and tourist presentations.
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Being an indispensable part of our folk tradition, the traditional dance bears elements of our cultural tradition and heritage and passes them down from generation to generation. Therefore, it contributes substantially to the reinforcement of our cultural identity and plays a crucial role in the "cultural development" of our society.
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Mar 21, 2023 · The Kecak dance in Balinese culture is just one example of how folk dance can reflect cultural identity and preserve traditional practices. This type of dance, along with many others from around the world, can teach us about the values and beliefs of different cultures and provide a unique insight into the history and traditions of various communities.
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Oct 16, 2015 · This article examines the use of embodied narrative, a movement-based interpretation of narrative identity theory, with adolescent participants to create a performance piece centered on the question: What does it mean to be a girl in the twenty-first century? The three reasons for using dance in this project were: (a) to facilitate understanding of one’s identity through movement as ...
