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| • | Folk dancing is a general term for dances from various countries that are traditionally performed during social events by people with little or no professional training. Folk dances are often learned informally by the new dancer observing others dancing and then receiving help from others in learning the dance. At the same time, folk dance can be choreographed and made scenic. Usually the term "folk dance" is applied to dances of historical European culture, typically originated before 20th century. For other cultures the terms ethnic dance or traditional dance are often used, although the latter terms may encompass e.g., ceremonial dances. For modern non-standardized dances the term street dance is also used.
Folk dances are often part of the social fabric of the country, and often have common features such that people familiar with folk dancing can often tell what country a dance is from even if they had not seen the particular dance before. Some countries have features that are unique to that country, although neighoring countries sometimes have similar features. For example, the German and Austrian schuhplattling dance consists of slapping the body and shoes in a fixed pattern, something that few other countries have. Folk dances sometimes evolved long before current political boundaries, so that certain dances are shared by several countries. For example, some Serbian, Bulgarian, and even Croatian dances share the same or similar dances, and sometimes even use the same name and music for those dances.
Although folk dancing was originally done by the common people of the local culture, folk dancing has received some popularity on college campuses and community centers within the United States and other countries. Richard Thompson wrote a song about this group of people titled Don't Sit On My Jimmy Shands, a reference to Scottish musician Jimmy Shand that produced bagpipe music. In the 1960's this movement was supported by record labels such as Folk Dancer by Michael and Maryann Herman, and the Folkways label by Moses Asch which is currently under the Smithsonian Institute.
Folk dancing is viewed more of a social activity rather than [wikipedia: folk dancing]
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Dancing for Busy People |
| | square dances, mixers, contra dances, line dances, books, articles and references for dance and recreation leaders, school teachers, college professors, church activities directors, and camp leaders.
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Dancing the Web |
| | details of events and venues for folk dancing in australia and colorado, usa.
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Everest Nepal Cultural Group |
| | aims to conserve and develop nepalese cultural heritage. includes profile and notes on authentic traditional dances.
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Folk Dance Association |
| | helping newcomers discover folk dance: from contra dance to balkan dance. publishes folk dance directory, an on-line directory of folk dance groups, events and activities in the us and canada.
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La Compagnie Folklorique Fanny Thibout |
| | belgium. traditional (18th and 19th century) folk dances, songs, games and music. includes information about the dances and the costumes, and a list of events. [dutch/english/french/walloon].
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Les Panards Dansants |
| | french and breton traditional music and dance in leeds, uk. includes lyric collection, information on dances and details of meetings, workshops, venues, and events.
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Lloyd Shaw Foundation |
| | the foundation seeks to preserve and foster square dancing, contra dancing, round dances, mixers and quadrilles, folk dances of the american people.
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Lous Tchancayres |
| | dance group from mont de marsan (landes, france) that perpetuates the local traditional dances, both with and without stilts. site contains background about the use of stilts in the area.
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Mundo Etnico Foundation |
| | dutch non-profit organization which promotes dance cultures from the south pacific, by means of seminars, book publications and cds with music of many polynesian islands. [english/dutch]
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Northwest Folklife |
| | a comprehensive multi-cultural arts organization dedicated to serving the ethnic, traditional, and folk arts communities of the northwest us.
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Nyfte |
| | national youth folklore troupe of england. members are aged between 10 and 18.
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Recreational Folk Dancing |
| | notes for folk dances from many countries and reviews of related sites.
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San Antonio Folk Dancers |
| | non-profit organization in texas. contains basic information for interested people and some links to other folk dance related sites.
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Stoughton Norwegian Dancers |
| | performing high school group in wisconsin, united states. includes profile, history, schedule of performances and image galleries.
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Tapestry Folkdance Center |
| | offers opportunities for the general public to experience the joys of dance and music throughout the world on the folk dance floor.
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The Dance Gypsy |
| | calendar/newsletter for the new england dance community. site includes subscription information, a list of dances organized by type, state and related links.
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Tinikling |
| | includes images of the filipino nurses of the luton and dunstable hospital, uk performing tinikling, a filipino folk dance.
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Turkish Dance Group Kavak |
| | display group from belgium. includes profile, contact details, information on the music and their costumes with photograph gallery, details of practises, programs and hire costs. [dutch/english/french].
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