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Traditional dances around the world (Columbia (salsa (Rapid and intricate…
Traditional dances around the world
Columbia
salsa
Rapid and intricate footwork
Most movements in the hips and legs
Piano,saxophone, trumpet and bongos are the common used instruments in a salsa
Russia
Barynya
The traditional folk dance includes the following elements: Russian squatting, rotations, jumps and spirited stomping.
Fast Russian folk dance.
Main instruments used are the Balalaika and Garmon.
Japan
Geisha dance
A traditional Japanese dance performed by women
Women wear kimono and oshiroi makeup.
A noble stance and gentle hand movements express an aspiration for aesthetics and harmony.
Thailand
Ramvong
men & women come together in pairs and dance in a circle.
The dance includes graceful hand movements and simple footwork.
Traditional Folk dance
Botswana
Setapa
Involves a group of people stamping into the ground with their feet.
Setapa groups have an equal mix of men and women who dress up in animal skins.
The groups wear brown shells on their feet.
Georgia
Kartuli
A dance performed by a couple.
An elegant and romantic dance.
During the dance the man is not allowed to touch the woman.
Men wear a long black robe, a pair of boots and will have a prop {usually a sword tied around their waist}
Women wear a white gown and a form of headgear.
Mexico
Jarabe
Jarabe Tapatio
The national dance of Mexico
Female dancers traditionally wear a China Poblana and male dancers dress as charros.
Music for the dance is most commonly performed by either Mariachi groups or string ensembles.
The dance celebrates a Romantic courtship
The dance is also known as the 'Mexican hat dance'
Spain
Flamenco
A highly expressive dance
A solo dance
The dance includes hand clapping, percussive footwork and intricate hand, arm and body movements.
The dance is usually accompanied by a singer and a guitar player.
Castanets are commonly used.