The most common popular and immensely popular traditional dance of Arabia is called as "Ardah". It is also known as Najdi or Saudi Ardha. This dance is performed with two rows of male dancers wearing traditional Saudi uniform and having a sword or cane or knife in their hands accompanied by drums and spoken poetry. This vibrant and Parade dance has become the National Dance of Saudi Arabia for its immense popularity.
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Sunday, 9 April 2017
Scandinavian Folk Dances
The oldest traditional folk dance of Norway is known as "Bygdedans". These folk dances are generally performed by couples and named after the regions, or villages of Norway and Sweden, the Scandinavian countries . These dance forms are also called Scandinavian Folk dances. The dances are very popular and performed in all social occasions because they are very nostalgic, easy to learn and inherently known by the Scandinavian people. There are mainly five varieties of "Bygdedans" namely Springar , Pols, Gangar, Halling and Rull.
Saturday, 8 April 2017
Traditional Folk Dance of Australia
'Bush' dance is the traditional dance of Australia. It is a combination of English, Irish, Scottish and other European dances. Here the music is composed by the Australian Traditional Bush Band. Simple or self made musical instruments and relaxed costumes of dancers make this traditional folk dance more joyful. It's a dance-cum-festival for all aged.
Folk Dances of China
China has various types of popular folk dances around the country and each signifies different aspect.Some of them are related to celebrate harvest where some of them are ritual dances.Although there are many folk dances prevailing around China but the common themes that reflect through their traditional dances are the feelings of happiness, anger, love , hate and worship. Among various types of folk dances the Dragon Dance which symbolizes the power, the strength, and the Good Luck for all the people of China is regarded as the most popular traditional folk dance and folk activities of China.
Samba, the lively and rhythmical dance of Brazil
Samba is a lively, rhythmical dance of Afro-Brazilian origin. Beautiful female dancers wearing bikini dresses with colorful body paint, large feathers and traditional ornaments take part in this dance performance. It is displayed on a road shows at the time of carnivals or special festivals. It is Perhaps one of the most popular musical dance styles in the world. Here dancing involves the amazing movement of whole body, so physical fitness takes an important part of this dance.
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