Scenkonst - Folk- och ceremoniell dans

a lively folk dance, originating from Scottish or Irish traditions, characterized by quick and intricate steps performed in a circular or line formation, often accompanied by traditional music

reel, folkdans

a fast couple dance in duple time that was developed in Bohemia in the 19th century

polka

a lively folk dance, originating from Irish or Scottish traditions, characterized by quick and rhythmic movements, often performed in groups and accompanied by traditional music

jig, livlig dans

a traditional masked dance performed in Tibet and Bhutan, often associated with Buddhist religious ceremonies

Cham-dans, maskerad Cham-dans

a lively solo dance, originally of English origin, characterized by intricate footwork and performed to hornpipe music, often featuring sailors' movements and gestures

hornpipe, sjömansdans

a traditional Scottish dance characterized by intricate footwork, typically performed solo and featuring lively movements such as leaps, kicks, and turns

highland fling, skotsk dans

a lively French dance characterized by moderate tempo and rhythmic patterns

gavott

a traditional English folk dance characterized by rhythmic stepping, intricate formations, and the use of bells, handkerchiefs, sticks, or swords as props

morris dans, morris

a lively Italian folk dance, traditionally associated with the southern regions of Italy, characterized by quick, upbeat tempo and rhythmic footwork

tarantella

a traditional Bavarian folk dance characterized by slapping the thighs, knees, and shoes in a rhythmic pattern

Schuhplattler, bavarskdans

a Ukrainian folk dance known for its energetic and acrobatic movements, typically performed by male dancers

Hopak, ukrainsk folkdans

a traditional dance style from Ireland characterized by fast footwork, precise movements, and rhythmic patterns, often performed in solo or group settings

irländsk steppdans, steppdans från Irland

a traditional folk dance from the Black Sea region of Turkey known for its energetic and fast-paced movements

Horon (traditionell folkdans), horon (folkdans)

a traditional Scottish dance performed with a dirk, which is a type of Scottish dagger

dirkdans, traditionell skotsk dans med dirk

a form of dance performed as part of a ceremonial or religious ritual, often with symbolic gestures and movements that hold cultural or spiritual significance

rituell dans, ceremoniell dans

a form of expressive movement often associated with religious or spiritual practices, where dancers interpret and express messages or prophecies through their movements

profetisk dans, andlig dans

a form of dance performed as part of a religious or worship ceremony with specific liturgical elements and symbolism

liturgisk dans, tjänstdans

a traditional Maori dance characterized by vigorous movements, chanting, and facial expressions, often performed as a ceremonial challenge or war dance

haka

a Japanese ritual dance performed as an offering to the gods, often involving music, chanting, and elaborate costumes

kagura, kaguradan

a ceremonial dance performed by warriors before battle, often to intimidate opponents or to prepare mentally for combat

krigsdans, krigarens dans

a traditional dance where dancers perform intricate footwork while balancing eggs on spoons or other objects

äggdans, dans med ägg

a lively and communal style of dance, typically performed by couples in groups, featuring energetic movements and often accompanied by folk music

landsbygdstans, folkdans

a type of Canadian Métis dance characterized by lively fiddle music and intricate footwork

Red River jig, dans av Red River

a slow-paced ballroom dance style originating from Latin America, characterized by smooth hip movements, romantic melodies, and influences from Afro-Cuban rhythms

rhumba, rumba

a traditional Italian folk dance originating from the Friuli region, often performed in a circle with lively music and intricate footwork

furlana

a Scottish country dance performed in sets of six dancers with various formations and lively steps to traditional Scottish music

Strålande Vit Sergant, Bländande Vit Sergant

a lively and fast-paced Scottish country dance characterized by quick steps, formations, and movements typically performed to traditional Scottish music

ecossaise, skotskdans

a traditional Scottish dance that originated in the early 20th century

Gay Gordons (dans), Danser av Gay Gordons

a ceremonial dance performed by certain Native American tribes, believed to summon the spirits of the dead

spökdans, dans av andar

a traditional Ukrainian dance characterized by its lively and energetic movements, typically performed by male dancers with acrobatic leaps and kicks

gopak, gopakdans

a lively and energetic dance, often associated with country or folk music, typically characterized by stomping, clapping, and lively movements, often performed in a group or line formation

folkdans, lin dans

a traditional Hawaiian dance form performed by women, characterized by rhythmic hip movements and gestures, often accompanied by chant or song

hula, huladans

a lively and energetic form of swing dance, popularized in the United States during the mid-20th century, characterized by fast-paced movements, acrobatic lifts, and spins

jitterbug, jitterbugdans

a lively Ukrainian or Russian dance with energetic movements performed by male dancers

kazachok, dans kazachok

a traditional group dance, typically performed in sets, featuring specific figures and sequences, often associated with ballroom dancing

Lancers, Lancersdans

a traditional Austrian folk dance, characterized by a moderate tempo, lilting triple meter, and gentle hopping steps, often accompanied by accordion or other folk instruments

landler, österikisk folkdans

a piece of music for a slow Polish dance in moderate ³/₄ time that was popular in the 19th century

polonaise

a ceremonial dance performed by Greek warriors, known for its quick and precise movements, often executed in full armor and accompanied by flute or drum music

pyrrhisk, pyrrhisk dans

a genre of Cuban dance and music characterized by its lively movements, syncopated rhythms, and Afro-Cuban influences

rumba, rumba musik

a lively couples' dance of German origin, characterized by a combination of hopping, gliding, and turning movements

schottische

a ceremonial dance ritual characterized by a line of dancers moving in sinuous, winding patterns reminiscent of a snake's movements

ormdans, ormig dans

music that is set to a Scottish slow dance in quadruple time, similar to a reel

strathspey, skotskdans

a traditional dance form often performed in various cultures, typically involving intricate movements with swords or other bladed objects, symbolizing bravery, skill, or cultural heritage

svärd dans, dans med svärd

a lively American folk dance performed by couples in a long line or set formation, characterized by energetic movements and weaving patterns

virginia reel, virginisk folkdans

a style of percussive dance characterized by rhythmic footwork, often performed to traditional folk or country music

clogging

a sophisticated and spirited dance, originating from 18th-century France, known for its graceful movements, intricate patterns, and frequent partner changes

kontradans, motdans

a type of dance that involves the use of sticks or poles as props or percussion instruments, often seen in cultural or folk dances from various regions around the world

klubbdans, dans med klubbor