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Children's Dances by Hans Thoma
Children's Dances by Hans Thoma

Circle dance, is the most common name for a style of traditional dance usually done in a circle without partners to musical accompaniment. Hans Thoma ( October 2, 1839 – November 7, 1924) was a German painter.

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Dancing in a circle is an ancient tradition common to many cultures for marking special occasions, strengthening community and encouraging togetherness. The circle is probably the oldest known dance formation. It is found even today in the community dances of many cultures, including ancient Greece (chorea), African, Eastern European, Irish Celtic, Breton, Catalan (sardana), South American and North American Indian. The term ancient Greece refers to the period of Greek history lasting from the Greek Dark Ages ca Chorea (choreia khoreia χορεία is a Circle dance (χορεύω σε κύκλο accompanied by singing (see chorus, khoros known in Ancient Greece In this article African dance refers mainly to the dance of black Africa and more appropriately African dances because of the many cultural differences in musical and movement The sardana (Catalan plural sardanes) is a type of Circle dance typical of Catalonia. It is also used, in its more meditative form, in worship within various religious traditions, including, for example, the Church of England. The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England, the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican

Modern circle dance mixes traditional folk dances, mainly from European or Near-Eastern sources, with recently choreographed ones to a variety of music both ancient and modern and they draw on a rich and diverse dance tradition. There is also a growing repertoire of new dances to classical music and contemporary songs.

Circle dances can be energetic and lively or gentle and reflective. The style and mood reflects the group and the interests of the teacher. The aim always is to experience the joy of dancing with others and to create a sense of well-being and community. Circle dance groups grew up first in the UK and then across Europe, the US and elsewhere as a result of the work done by Bernhard Wosien.

Sacred Circle Dance

Sacred Circle Dance is a modern form which originated in the Findhorn Foundation community in Scotland following visits there from 1976 onwards by Professor Bernhard Wosien, a German dancer. The Findhorn Foundation is a Scottish Charitable trust registered in 1972 formed by the spiritual community at the Findhorn Ecovillage, one of Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Known first as Sacred Dance, it has changed over time as enthusiasts have made contributions, and may now be called Circle Dance, Sacred Dance, or Sacred Circle Dance (SCD). A small altar of flowers or other natural or venerated objects is usually placed at the centre of the circle. It has connections with New age and Neopagan belief. New Age ( New Age Movement and New Age Spirituality) is a Social Collective Phenomenon and a Spiritual Nature Neopaganism or Neo-Paganism is an Umbrella term used to identify a wide variety of modern religious movements particularly those influenced by historical

Thabal Chongba (Moonlight Dance) of Manipur

Thabal Chongba is a popular Manipuri folk dance associated with the festival of Yaoshang. Thabal Chongba or dancing in the moonlight (literal meaning moonlight jumping or leaping is related to the Hindu festival Holi and is a side product The literal meaning of Thabal is 'moonlight' and Chongba means 'dance', thus 'dancing in the moonlight'. [1] Traditionally conservative Manipuri parents did not allow their daughters to go out and meet any young men without their consent. Thabal Chongba therefore provided the only chance for girls to meet and talk to boys. Thabal Chongba or dancing in the moonlight (literal meaning moonlight jumping or leaping is related to the Hindu festival Holi and is a side product [1] In earlier times, this dance was performed in the moonlight accompanied by folk songs. The music is rhythmic beating of drums accompanied by other instruments. It is performed in every locality on all the five days of the festival. As soon as the moon rises over the hills the flute, the drums and the cymbals starts pouring out music. The boys and girls in a circle clutch each others hands with rhythms of music slow and fast, high and low, up and down. If the number is great they may form two or three rows so that everybody and anybody can participate in the dance. Of its special interest in the dance of legs and of the mind by the side of girl on the part of the males and also by the side of youth on the part of the females and hand in hand dancing. They wear no make-up and special costumes.

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There are two distinct Dance categories called Round Dance. The specific dances belonging to the first of these categories are often considered to be ethnic, The Tarantella is an Italian dance its name coming from the town of Taranto, where it originated
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