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Florea Mureșanu Secondary School, Suciu de Sus, Maramureș County, traditional folk dance from Maramureș, Romania.

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Slovak dancing was a commonplace, ancient activity. Slovak art of movement and music, as well as dance expressions, are adapted to local conditions and were authored by anonymous creators who shaped it, took it over, preserved it and transformed it by tradition from one generation to the next. The main components of folk dance are movement, music and song. Folk dances are found throughout Slovakia. We would like to introduce you to one of them.

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Ioanna Patiou, 3rd Kindergarten school of Mytilene, Greece 

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Ioanna Patiou, 3rd Kindergarten school of Mytilene, Greece 

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Tsamikos is a Greek traditional dance for the brave men, especially in Epirus region. In old times, only men used to dance it in circle. After years, women joined it too. The first dancer is the leader and the one who makes the most impressive moves while the others follow. It is said that some men danced Tsamiko in front of the king Othon dressed in traditional costumes and he was impressed so much that he suggested to become a traditional dance that symbolises the Greek nation.

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Ιωάννα Πατιού

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ANA-ELENA TODEILĂ, KINDERGARTEN WITH EXTENDED PROGRAM NO. 15 VASLUI, ROMANIA

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ANA-ELENA TODEILĂ, KINDERGARTEN WITH EXTENDED PROGRAM NO. 15 VASLUI, ROMANIA

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The shepherd's dance is a Romanian folk game of pairs, mainly found in the subcarpathian and lowland areas of Moldavia, Muntenia, and south-eastern Transylvania.The shepherd's dance is a Romanian folk dance with a suitable rhythm, with lively movements and relatively simple steps, so that it can be danced by children.The dance movements are often suggested by the lyrics of the song.

The dance begins with the shepherd-boys sitting in a semicircle and playing the whistle.The girls enter the dance with baskets of flowers in their hands and sit next to the dancing shepherds.

The game continues with the torch between the shepherds and the girls.A big horde is formed, then the girls dance around the shepherds with flowers in their hands. The partners dance in pairs of two, holding each other by the waist.

At the end the dancers form a large horde with steps back and forth, then return to the semicircle formation in dance steps. They may join as many pairs as they wish to dance.

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This dance is a show performed by a dance group called 'Anatolian Fire'. Our dance is a dance portrait that aims to bring Eastern and Western cultures together, giving universal messages of peace. By synthesizing folk dances with ballet, modern dance and other disciplines of dance, it presents a show, a cultural feast at contemporary standards to the world.

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Tin Tin Tin Mini Hanım is a local folk dance played in the city of Sinop.

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14th Preschool of Alexandroupolis

Evros, Greece

Dance "Dachtylis"

"Dachtylis" is a lively and rhythmic dance and song, characteristic of the region. Its name probably comes from the way the fingers (dachtylidia) are clicked during the dance, giving it a special sound and rhythm.

Musically, the song usually has an intense and fast rhythm, which draws the dancers into lively movements. It is traditionally accompanied by instruments such as the bagpipe, the lyre, the tambourine and the clarinet, creating a melody full of energy and passion.

The lyrics of "Dachtylis", like many folk songs, often refer to themes of everyday life, love, nature, history and social events of Thrace. They can be narrative, descriptive or even humorous, offering a glimpse into the soul and values ​​of the Thracian people.

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Balaci Maria, Școala Gimnazială "Gheorghe Țițeica", Craiova, Dolj, România

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Balaci Maria, Școala Gimnazială "Gheorghe Țițeica", Craiova, Dolj, România

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"Alunelul" is a folk dance that originated in the Oltenia region. From there, it became famous throughout the country, and today most Romanians know this dance.
'Alunelul' has a few simple lyrics.
The name "Alunelul" simply means "small hazelnut".

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Osman Taka was a Cham Albanian dancer.The dance of Osman Taka is one of the most beautiful not only of Chameria, but of the entire Albanian world and the entire Balkans. This dance originally came from Epirus, but it took the name of Osman Taka when the patriotic dancer Osman Taka, one of the main fighters of the Cham branch of the League of Prizren based in Preveza, was captured and imprisoned in the Ioannina Prison, where he was sentenced to hanging. Before he was hanged, he expressed his last wish: an orchestra that would play the Cham dance. Osman Taka began to dance in front of the governor of Ioannina and his wife. He danced the dance very beautifully. Thanks to his physical beauty, agility and dexterity, he caused the governor's daughter to almost fall out of the window. Archival documents from Ioannina say that after this dance, the governor's wife asked him not to kill Osman Taka. And indeed he was forgiven, and from that day on this dance was called the Osman Taka Dance.

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Beautiful folk songs from every region of Anatolia are passed down by word of mouth. One of these is the Sille folk song and dance from Konya

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The Pravo horo can be defined as the most famous Bulgarian horo. This folk dance is in 2/4 time, played at a moderate tempo, following the beat and speed of the musical accompaniment.

The Pravo horo comes from the Thracian folklore region and is often also called the Pravo Thracian horo. It is usually danced in a circle, with the dancers holding hands.

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Tuğba Cinek Meçhul Asker Anasınıfı Ünye/Ordu

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Tuğba Cinek Meçhul Asker Anasınıfı Ünye/Ordu

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Ordu Folklore keeps the folklore of the Eastern Black Sea Region and the Central Anatolia Region alive. Of course, Ordu has been kneaded with its settled culture and has created a folk music and folk dances specific to the region.

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Patakopoulou Marianna , Afroxilia kindergarten Greece 

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Patakopoulou Marianna , Afroxilia kindergarten Greece 

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The children performed the Kalamatianos, one of the most popular and traditional Greek folk dances. It is a lively circle dance in 7/8 rhythm, often performed at festivals, celebrations, and national holidays. The dance steps are graceful yet energetic, symbolizing unity and joy. Kalamatianos is usually accompanied by folk songs that speak of love, history, or heroic deeds. By dancing it, the children had the opportunity to connect with Greek cultural heritage and proudly showcase a meaningful tradition.

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The preschoolers dressed in folk costumes performed the "Hora" dance.

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FOLK DANCE FROM TRANSYLVANIA

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The girls presented a traditional Lazarski dance, wearing colorful flower wreaths and carrying baskets. This joyful ritual is part of the spring celebration of Lazarovden, symbolizing health, fertility, and the awakening of nature. Through graceful movements and bright smiles, the girls brought this beautiful Bulgarian tradition to life.

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TRANSYLVANIAN FOLK DANCE, DANCED BY SMALL GROUP CHILDREN.

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HİKMET MELTEM ŞENOL KARA CUMHURİYET ANAOKULU

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HİKMET MELTEM ŞENOL KARA CUMHURİYET ANAOKULU

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The name of the Zeybek dance comes from the Efe. It is the symbol of the courage, elegance and talent of the Southern Aegean people. It is a folk dance with a story and local costumes and melodies, performed by a single person or a group of folk dance dancers in a circle.

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The dance is widespread throughout Bulgaria, but in individual ethnographic regions it is danced in the characteristic style of the respective region. The handcuff is a Bulgarian folk dance. It has an individual character and, even when performed by more than one dancer.

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STANCIU MARIANA - CORNELIA/KINDERGARTEN WITH EXTENDED PROGRAM JUNIOR

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STANCIU MARIANA - CORNELIA/KINDERGARTEN WITH EXTENDED PROGRAM JUNIOR

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Hora is one of the oldest and most widespread traditional Romanian dances. It is a collective dance, in which participants hold hands and form a circle, symbolizing the unity and solidarity of the community. It is danced in all regions of Romania, but each area has its own variations, with specific styles. Our hora is a stylized one. Mostly a circular movement is performed, with simple steps and variable rhythm. A large number of people can participate in the hora, everything depends on the space in which it is danced. Romanians dance the hora at important moments in community life, both at personal events and on national or local holidays.

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Diana Stănculeasa, Școala Gimnazială „Gheorghe Țițeica” Craiova, România

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Diana Stănculeasa, Școala Gimnazială „Gheorghe Țițeica” Craiova, România

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Hora is a traditional dance from Romania, a peasant dance that gathers everyone in a large circle. The dance is accompanied by musical instruments such as the dulcimer, accordion, viola, violin, double bass, saxophone, trumpet or flute. It is danced in all areas of the country, with small differences in terms of choreography.
It is danced at special events in people's lives or at major folk festivals.
My students perform the hora from Oltenia, our region. The dancers hold hands and each dancer follows a sequence of three steps forward, then backward.
The author of the hora is unknown, the dance being passed down from generation to generation.

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1o Nipiagogeio Sapon Rodopi Thrace Greece- Gargavouzi Maria

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We danced our cultural dance, Hala, to the song Delilo, which belongs to the Eastern region of our country.

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İrfan Fatma Mandalı İlkokulu Kapaklı\TEKİRDAĞ TÜRKİYE

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İrfan Fatma Mandalı İlkokulu Kapaklı\TEKİRDAĞ TÜRKİYE

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Hatice Zehra ÇELEBİ - Karatay Belediyesi Gazi Osman Paşa Anaokulu

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Hatice Zehra ÇELEBİ - Karatay Belediyesi Gazi Osman Paşa Anaokulu

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''Green duck'' cultural folk dance by my students

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Burçin Kulaksız Sülünoğlu Çankırı, Şehit Erdem Öztürk Kız Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

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Burçin Kulaksız Sülünoğlu Çankırı, Şehit Erdem Öztürk Kız Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

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The privilege of Çankırı in Turkish folklore, which started with the Yaren Assembly, also reaches its peak with Folk Dances.When we say Folk Dances in Çankırı, a wide range of games, each of which is of great importance, such as “children’s games, theatrical games, entertainment games, sports games, talent games, halay, greeting, mixed games, come to mind.Closed games are very common throughout the province. They are mostly played by women and men separately. Today, these games, which have gone beyond their origins and purposes and continue to exist only as a means of entertainment, are mostly played in villages, but have recently entered the city center of Çankırı. In fact, they are the village’s own property and fully reflect the village environment. The most obvious feature of this is seen in the “Kürdün Kızı” game. Çiftetelli, on the other hand, is widespread in Çankırı as it is throughout Turkey.

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Burçin Kulaksız Sülünoğlu Çankırı, Şehit Erdem Öztürk Kız Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

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Burçin Kulaksız Sülünoğlu Çankırı, Şehit Erdem Öztürk Kız Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

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In the Konya region of Central Anatolia in Turkey, dancers called whirling dervishes perform their art by rotating in this way. Special clothes called tennure are worn.

Mevlana was also taught by Shams-i Tebrizi. In fact, it is the dhikr ritual of Mevlevi dervishes. It can be summarised as the ritual they perform by taking from Hakk and distributing it to the people by opening their arms to both sides, turning their right palm to the sky and their left palm to the earth, accompanied by instruments such as Ney.

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1ο Kindergarden Sapes, Greece

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Tarantella napoletana with body percussion

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Tarantella napoletana with body percussion