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LION DANCE – CHINA

by Editorial Team || January 28, 2022 || China ||

Performed mainly during auspicious events such as wedding ceremonies, business initiation ceremonies, Chinese New Year etc, is an East Asian style of dancing known as the Lion dance. This...

TANGO DANCE – ARGENTINA/URUGUAY

by Editorial Team || January 27, 2022 || Argentina, Uruguay ||

Included by UNESCO in the “Intangible Cultural Heritage list” is a dance form known as Tango. This “Latin American” dance style is said to have originated around the border...

5 MOST FAMOUS ITALIAN FOLK DANCES

by Editorial Team || January 27, 2022 || Blog, Italy ||

Italian folk dances are an innate part of Italy’s culture which was the power centre of the European continent from the days of the Roman empire. Italy as a...

GUMBOOT DANCE- SOUTH AFRICA: Secret Communication Channel Of Native Miners

by Editorial Team || January 25, 2022 || South Africa ||

Gumboot dance is an African dance form performed using “Wellington gumboots”. This ‘boot’ dance originated in South Africa. It apparently was said to have been created by ‘native miners’....

Top 10 Dance Studios in Dallas, Texas, USA

by Editorial Team || January 24, 2022 || Dance Studios, USA ||

Looking for the top dance studios in Dallas, Texas? Dance culture is widely in vogue all over the United States. From street Hip Hop to Ball Room dance, there...

KABUKI DANCE – JAPAN

by Editorial Team || January 17, 2022 || Japan ||

Comprising elements of “theatre” as well, is dance form originating from Asia known as Kabuki. This “dance-theatre” is said to have originated from Japan, and is renowned for performers...

RAUT NACHA DANCE – CHHATTISGARH, INDIA: Dance Of The Triumph Of Good Over Evil

by Kunal Tomar || January 16, 2022 || India ||

A dance form called “Raut Nacha” is known to be mainly performed by the “Yadava” clan (descendants of Lord Krishna) in Central India. This essentially “Lord Krishna dedicated” dance...

Things You Need To Know About Portuguese Traditional Dances

by Editorial Team || December 24, 2021 || Blog, Portugal ||

Culturally speaking, Portugal is known for a number of vibrant traditional dances. A few of them are: Vira dance, Chula dance, Corridinho dance, Malhao dance etc. But, have you ever...

Top 10 San Diego Dance Studios, California, USA

by Editorial Team || December 22, 2021 || Dance Studios, USA ||

San Diego has a diverse and rich dance culture. You can easily find Top San Diego Dance Studios if you are looking to have professional dance trainings. The United...

The Best Dance Classes in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

by Editorial Team || December 22, 2021 || Dance Studios, USA ||

Welcome to Indianapolis the quirky Midwestern city which also holds the honor of “The crossroads of America” and unlike its name “Naptown”, one won’t be surprised to find some...