folk dance

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The art form of dabke, which means “stamping of the feet” in Arabic, is a popular folk dance with roots in Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.

From Seattle Times

Saturday, there will be nonstop excitement on the main stage, including classical and folk dances, as well as performances by a live violin ensemble, drummers and martial artists.

From Seattle Times

There are large group numbers that suggest the groundedness and rhythms of folk dance, but the steps are not drawn from the Mexican folk tradition.

From New York Times

Dancing the huapango there reminded him of his youth spent performing folk dances at local festivals.

From Los Angeles Times

First Lady Lou Hoover tried to solve the problem in 1929 by focusing the event on folk dancing, including maypole, Swedish, English, and Native American dances, all performed by Girl Scouts.

From Salon