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	European men's group dances
		These dances are still found across Europe in a number of basic forms, which have their roots in very ancient traditions, but may not be a continuous tradition at each location.
		The Romanian dances use a stick which is either held upright out of the way of the dancing, or downward and used as a prop whilst dancing figures.
		Men's group dances with the key features of the ritual dances are found along the Carpathians and in Transylvania.
	www.eliznik.org.uk /RomaniaDance/ritual_group.htm (722 words)

	Turkish Folk Dances Group ASEM
		The number of our folk- dances performed and folk-songs sing reaches almost 10 thousand that are observed in weddings, gatherings, festivals, friendship meetings (yarenler) association meetings, seymenlik (performance of young men armed in national costume who take part in a wedding procession/festivals) ceremonies, various seasonal recreations, holidays and in many other traditional activities.
		The rhythmic elements of halay dances are very rich and are mostly performed with drum-zurna combination as well as with kaval (shepherd's pipe), sipsi (reed), cigirtma (fife) or baglama (an instrument with three double strings played whit a plectrum) or performed when folk songs are sung.
		Zeybek dances are formed, in general, of 9/8 measures and have a variety of tempos such as very slow, slow, fast and very fast.
	www.volkstanz.at /Tanzgruppen/Turkey/ASEM.html (1128 words)

	The History of Irish Dance
		Group dances were developed by the masters to hold the interest of their less gifted pupils and to give them the chance to enjoy dancing.
		It was not unknown for a dancing master to be kidnapped by the residents of a neighbouring parish.
		Dancing schools in Ireland today are filled with young pupils keen to imitate and learn the dancing styles which brought Jean Butler and Michael Flatley international acclaim.
	www.irelandseye.com /dance.html (1256 words)

	Group dance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Group dances are danced by groups of people simultaneously, as opposed to individuals dancing alone or individually, and as opposed to couples dancing together but independently of others dancing at the same time, if any.
		The dances are generally, but not always, coordinated or standardized in such a way that all the individuals in the group are dancing the same steps at the same time.
		An exception to this generalization must be pointed out where groups of individuals are dancing independently of each other, but with the purpose of creating a "group" feeling or experience, such as might accompany various forms of ritual dancing.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Group_dance (157 words)

	NOAC 2002 - Group Dance Competition
		Group dance teams shall be made up of four (4) or more (at least three of whom must be dancers).
		The dance(s) must be historical group dance(s) of specific tribes- therefore - northern plains or pueblo are not appropriate because they are culture areas, not tribes.
		The Ghost Dance, The Pipe ceremony, The Pipe Dance, The Sun Dance, The Hopi Snake Dance, and the Peyote Ritual.
	www.oa-bsa.org /events/n2002/back/aia/aigdance.htm (1107 words)

	MacLennan Scottish Group - Dances
		Scottish dancing is an ancient tradition, and many dances date back to the seventeenth and eighteenth century or earlier, but it is a live and continuing tradition, and new dances are constantly being written.
		Old country dances, danced from early times both by country people and by the upper classes in their ballrooms, are generally characterised by simple patterns and shapes, with a limited repertoire of figures within dances.
		Modern country dances, on the other hand, are frequently complex, and show a wide variety of movements and patterns, often created with an almost mathematical attention to the design of the dance.
	www.msg.org.uk /Dances.html (435 words)

	The Smoky Mountain News
		The main idea of the dance was that “even in war, honesty is very important and, at the end, peace always wins.” In recent times, the sword-shield dance is performed in the celebration of historical days, weddings, for visits of foreign dignitaries and in international folk dance festivals.
		In the group’s local dialect, its name means “a place to dance.” Group members believe that traditional music and dance should not be a thing of the past and for that reason, they dance and share the culture of Germany, not only in their home country but also by traveling.
		One of the group’s dances depicts the life of a drunken sailor, while another shows the weaving of a tapestry, and another illustrates a young boy trying to win a girl away from another boy – of course, a fight ensues.
	www.smokymountainnews.com /issues/07_05/07_20_05/moot_participating_groups.html (1878 words)

	International folk dance in Canberra, Australia
		Dance in the ACT is evidence of a dynamically evolving aspect of folk culture in a city that was literally invented in 1927, where the population is very transient, and where any pre-existing culture was most certainly along different lines.
		Dance skills range in the group from advanced beginners to advanced, although the level of skill varies considerably according to the dance style chosen with skills levels being highest across the group in Bulgarian dance.
		The Israeli Dance Group has moved from a group of beginners which was solely interested in "old" dances such as Mayim Mayim (see Appendix for a listing of Israeli dances taught in FDC and the Israeli Dance Group), to one with a very wide range of interests and a surprisingly large repertoire.
	www.temple.edu /isllc/newfolk/dance.html (4291 words)

	NOAC 2004 - Historical Group Dance Competition
		Group dance teams shall be made up of four (4) or more members (at least three of who must be dancers).
		Society, clan, or family dances are acceptable ONLY if written permission from the Tribal Council, society, clan or family of the specific tribe from which the dance comes grants permission.
		The dance(s) must be historical group dance(s) of specific tribes - therefore - northern plains or pueblo are not appropriate because they are culture areas, not tribes.
	www.oa-bsa.org /events/n2004/back/cmte/aia/groupdance.htm (1545 words)

	Ballet Folklorico
		Another dance, which is part of the group's repertoire, is la negra, a song for a dark-skinned loved one.
		And although he is in charge of the folk dance group, Arajo does not teach the dances.
		Dances such as these typify the versatility and the diversity of the regional dance styles.
	www.epcc.edu /nwlibrary/borderlands/10_ballet_folklorico.htm (1083 words)

	Norwich Early Dance Group Dances
		The earliest dances come from the mediaeval period: they are farandoles, danced in a line led by the person at the front, weaving patterns in the dance area, and branles which are circle dances moving round one way and then back again.
		The English Dancing Master was published by John Playford in 1651, containing instructions for country dances with music for each dance.
		There are different dance formations: longways, both for as many couples as wanted to dance and for a set number of couples; two couples facing; and square sets of four couples...
	www.norwichearlydance.org.uk /dances/dances.htm (382 words)

	Folk Dance Seminars.com - Home
		The International Folk Dance Festival of Tournai was recognized by the C.I.O.F.F. (Conseil International des Organisations de Festivals de Folklore et d'arts traditionnels, status B of UNESCO) in february 1993.
		It is due to the high standard of the invited groups, the organization, as well as the atmosphere of friendship between the groups and the inhabitants.
		Ensemble for folk songs and dances „Dunav” in the town of Vidin was established in 1971 with the aim of tracing, storage and making if popular of the Bulgarian folklore and namely that of the Vidin region.
	www.folkdanceseminars.com (511 words)

	Turkish Folk Dance
		The number of our folk dances performed and folk songs sung reaches almost ten thousand that are observed in weddings, gatherings, festivals, friendship meetings, association meetings, seymenlik (performance of young men armed in national costume who take part in a wedding procession/festivals) ceremonies, various seasonal recreations, holidays and in many other traditional activities.
		Our folk dances, spread over all of these regions, have very rich figures and melody structure and they are in general, classified into woman dances, man dances, woman/man dances, one person dances, two people dances and group dances.
		The most renowned dance style of the Black Sea region, the Horon suggests the action of fishermen as well as the movements of the fish and the sea of this ancient fishing district.
	grove.ufl.edu /~turks/folklor.html (1019 words)

	How to Dance Through Time Vol. VI A 19th Century Ball: The Charm of Group Dances. Learn to dance A 19th Century Ball: ...
		Learn to dance A 19th Century Ball: The Charm of Group Dances, which reveals the interplay of the flirtatious group dances in the ballroom.
		Each dance is introduced with historical information, which illuminates the social context of the dances.
		These dances are performed, in parts and as a whole, with the appropriate 19th century music and fashions.
	www.jerrylambert.com /historical_social_dance/page8.html (216 words)

	Western Social Dance
		Group dances continued to dominate ballrooms during the early nineteenth century, especially the quadrille that evolved from the eighteenth-century contredanse française (also known as the cotillon).
		The Scotch reel was a group dance that was performed in small groups of three to eight dancers and was popular in Britain and parts of the United States.
		Dance manuals published during the last quarter of the nineteenth century devoted less and less space to ballroom etiquette.
	memory.loc.gov /ammem/dihtml/diessay6.html (3033 words)

	Polish Dance in Southern California: Krakusy's repertoire
		She taught the group the stylized dances from the repertoire of the large state group.
		The repertoire of the group was enriched with dances of the Podhale area when a new dancer arrived with his expertise and a talent for spectacular leaps and acrobatic figures (that usually do not occur in folk dances of the area and typically constitute an addition based on Soviet choreography and Russian folk dances).
		He changed almost all of the dances in the repertoire into less stylized, authentic dances danced to authentic music played on folk instruments rather than the professionally recorded music to which Krakusy's previous dances were performed.
	www.usc.edu /dept/polish_music/dance/krakusy/repertoire.html (1843 words)

	Western Social Dance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The importance of dance and appropriate conduct was echoed in manuals that date back to the early Renaissance, to a time when courtiers, gentry, and wealthy citizens were fortunate enough to have a private dancing master or to have taken advantage of the skills of itinerant masters who traveled from one court to another.
		In the era of the nineteenth century, a proliferation of publications were intended to aid those who needed to adhere to the expanded rules and regulations surrounding the growing ritual of the ballroom.
		Dance instruction manuals and corresponding etiquette and fashion manuals provided instruction for fashionable dances, appropriate ballroom conversation, and even the handling of silverware in the supper room.
	www.bonus.com /contour/Northern_Great_Plains/http@@/lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/dihtml/diessay0.html (649 words)

	Dances of Arunachal Pradesh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Dances form a vital element in the zest and joy of living of the tribals.
		There are, however, some dances such as Igu dance of the Mishmi priests, war dances of the Adis, Noctes and Wanchos, ritualistic dance of the Buddhist tribes, which are male dances.
		Similar group dance in colourful costumes are performed by Nishis and Tagins of Upper and Lower Subansiri Districts.
	arunachalpradesh.nic.in /dances.htm (245 words)

	eng
		The Dance Group MOSOQ NINA was born in the face of the necessity of maintaining the traditionalism of our country Peru and city Arequipa.
		The Group MOSOQ NINA is an non profit institution that has as an objective to preserve and to disclose the Peruvian culture, through the learning of its typical dances, songs, and popular culture.
		The coastal dances, with the influence of the fl slaves brought in colony, are performed with Peruvian Cajon, Donkey Jaw, Triangles, Boxes, Bells and Palms.
	www.folkperu.bravehost.com /eng.htm (394 words)

	CULTURAL & DANCE
		In addition to traditional Austrian, Hungarian, and eastern European dances such as waltzes, czardas, polkas and other folk dances, the group is accomplished in The Schuhplattler, a traditional dance from the Bayern (Bavaria) region of Germany.
		Dance groups from all over the United States and Canada eagerly look forward to this event, and practice for months beforehand.
		No prior knowledge of dancing is required; just a desire to have fun, exercise, dance, meet friends, and participate in a traditional family activity.
	www.ughclub.us /dance.html (991 words)

	Oregon Daily Emerald - University of Oregon news and sports - Renowned African group dances at UO (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Renowned African group dances at UO Les Ballets Africains is on tour around the world to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2002
		The dance department and the Hult Center are co-sponsoring the only Oregon performance of Les Ballets Africains during its Golden Jubilee world tour for its 50th anniversary.
		Dance instructor and Dance Africa Director Rita Honka said the department's interest in African dance and music stems from a need for community, accessibility and ceremony.
	www.dailyemerald.com /vnews/display.v/ART/2004/04/08/4075806c5fb5d (786 words)

	Group dances (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		A dance for four dancers, the (Full) Hullachan is a very long dance and is usually danced as a Half Hullachan, which (surprise, surprise) is only half as long and less demanding on the part of the dancers.
		This dance is also done in a version called Strathspey and Half Hullachan, where the Half Hullachan replaces the Highland Reel.
		It is not unknown for dance schools to have several 'Broadswords' for the various levels the dancers have reached.
	www.cluich.net /HDgroupdances.htm (358 words)

	Ailey group dances for USC students (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Classical ballet and elements of modern dance were combined to produce a unique style that sets the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble apart from other dance groups.
		Modern dance is known for its lack of props and conveys a story through movement.
		The dance group was formed in 1974 by Alvin Ailey, a renowned dance master.
	www.usc.edu /student-affairs/dt/V135/N49/01-ailey.49d.html (386 words)

	Arts Performing Arts Dance Historical Renaissance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Chastelana - Polish group performing dances from the renaissance and medieval periods.
		Dance of the Ages - Includes some general information about reconstructing dances, descriptions of 15th century dance steps, and a reconstruction of the Italian ballo "Leoncello Nuovo".
		L'Academie Atlantienne de la Danse - A group dedicated to the practice of, and research into, renaissance and SCA dance.
	www.iper1.com /iper1-odp/scat/id/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Historical/Renaissance (741 words)

	Dance Instruction Manuals: Late Eighteenth-Century Social Dance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		In the late eighteenth century there was a departure from the complicated and often technically difficult danses à deux and a movement toward larger group dances, specifically figure dances called contredanses (also spelled contredances).
		Feuillet notation, which so beautifully aided dancers in learning the early Baroque dance repertory, was not efficient for notating the larger group dances.
		By the end of the eighteenth century, the differentiation between theatrical and social dance was nearly complete; professional dancers were performing increasingly complex steps while social dancers were concentrating on the growing genre of group dances.
	www.bonus.com /contour/Northern_Great_Plains/http@@/lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/dihtml/diessay5.html (727 words)

	What are the Common Dances from the 1950s?
		Many of the most popular dances from the 1950s, such as the Jitterbug, the Cha-cha, and the Lindy Hop, were thought of as group dances rather than single couples’ dances.
		Perhaps of all the popular dances from the 1950s, single, couple, or group, the Stroll is the easiest to recognize.
		Though they all danced, it was the end dancers from each line who proceeded from the start of the line to the end right down the middle, showcasing any moves they might have.
	www.wisegeek.com /what-are-the-common-dances-from-the-1950s.htm (413 words)

	Renaissance Arts, Directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		L'Academie Atlantienne de la Danse A group dedicated to the practice of, and research into, renaissance and SCA dance.
		Dance of the Ages Includes some general information about reconstructing dances, descriptions of 15th century dance steps, and a reconstruction of the Italian ballo "Leoncello Nuovo".
		Chastelana Polish group performing dances from the renaissance and medieval periods.
	www.advicedirectory.com /YWR2ZF8yNTk2.aspx (721 words)

	Group dances to beat of different drum
		With music, dance, theatrical performances and a whole lot of spirit, the NOMMO Performing Arts Company brings a bit of African culture to Penn State.
		Nesha Christian-Hendrickson, former NOMMO president, danced with the group for four years before graduating last spring.
		Often in the middle of a dance, she would yell out in what is known as an African call.
	www.collegian.psu.edu /archive/2005/03/03-17-05tdc/03-17-05darts-14.asp (431 words)

	Social dance, historic dance, instruction. Learn to dance the Waltz, Gallop, Polka, Schottische, and Polka Mazurka. ...
		Each dance is introduced by a brief presentation of historical information illustrated with original lithographs.
		Each dance is introduced with an entertaining, historical overview illustrated with authentic photographs and drawings.
		The ceremonious Minuet, the most famous 18th century dance invention, is demonstrated with step and floor pattern detail.
	www.dancelesson.org /page19.html (450 words)

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