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folk dance
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dances that were danced to traditional folk festivals and in traditional societies and are still been danced
Folk dance refers to dances that originated in traditional societies and were performed at folk festivals, and many of these dances continue to be danced today. These dances matter because they preserve and pass down the cultural traditions and heritage of communities across generations.
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Encyclopedic overview
Traditional Valencian dances.
A folk dance is a dance that reflects the life of the people of a certain country or region. Not all ethnic dances are folk dances. For example, ritual dances or dances of ritual origin are not considered to be folk dances. Ritual dances are usually called "religious dances" because of their purpose.
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