THE WORLD, DANCING

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Every country has a rhythm, a story and a movement worth knowing. Explore the dances that carry cultures across generations.

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Dance Events & Festivals in AlbaniaThe History of Dance in AlbaniaFamous Places in AlbaniaDance Regions & Traditions of AlbaniaDance Schools in AlbaniaDance Events & Festivals in AndorraHistory & Heritage of Dance in AndorraFamous Places in AndorraRegions & Traditions of AndorraDance Schools in AndorraDance Events & Festivals in AustriaThe History of Dance in AustriaFamous Places in AustriaDance Regions & Traditions of AustriaDance Schools in AustriaDance Events & Festivals in BelarusThe History of Dance in BelarusFamous Places in BelarusDance Regions & Traditions of BelarusDance Schools in BelarusDance Events & Festivals in ColombiaHistory of Dance in ColombiaCultural Places in ColombiaColombia’s Dance RegionsDance Schools in ColombiaDance Events & Festivals in CroatiaHistory of Dance in CroatiaCultural Places in CroatiaCroatia’s Dance RegionsDance Schools in CroatiaDance Events & Festivals in FinlandThe History of Dance in FinlandFamous Places in FinlandDance Regions & Traditions of FinlandDance Schools in FinlandDance Events & Festivals in FranceThe History of Dance in FranceFamous Places in FranceDance Regions & Traditions of FranceDance Schools in FranceDance Events & Festivals in MexicoThe History of Dance in MexicoFamous Places in MexicoDance Regions & Traditions of MexicoRituals & Ceremonial Dances of MexicoDance Schools in Mexico
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K’cimi of Tropojë (Albania)Napoloni (Albania)Pogonishte (Albania)Shota (Albania)Ball de Santa Anna (Andorra)Contrapàs (Andorra)Farandola (Andorra)La Marratxa (Andorra)Sardana (Andorra)Bandltanz (Austria)Ländler (Austria)Perchtenlauf (Austria)Polka (Austria)Viennese Quadrille (Austria)Schuhplattler (Austria)Dürrnberg Sword Dance (Austria)Viennese Waltz (Austria)Zwiefacher (Austria)Belarusian Ballet (Belarus)Bulba (Belarus)Kalyady & the Kalyady Tsars (Belarus)Karahod (Khorovod) (Belarus)Kryzhachok (Belarus)Lyanok (Belarus)Lyavonikha (Belarus)Myatselitsa (Metelitsa) (Belarus)Polka-Yanka (Belarus)Bambuco (Colombia)Bullerengue (Colombia)Champeta (Colombia)Danza del Congo (Colombia)Cumbia (Colombia)Currulao (Colombia)Joropo (Colombia)Mapalé (Colombia)Pasillo (Colombia)Porro (Colombia)Salsa Caleña (Colombia)Sanjuanero Huilense (Colombia)Torbellino (Colombia)Drmeš (Croatia)Istarski Balun (Croatia)Kolo (Croatia)Linđo (Croatia)Moreška (Croatia)Nijemo Kolo (Croatia)Slavonian Kolo (Croatia)Finnish Tango (Finland)Humppa (Finland)Jenkka (Finland)Karelian Dances (Finland)Letkajenkka (Letkis) (Finland)Menuetti & Polska (Finland)Polkka (Finland)Valssi (Waltz) (Finland)Ballet (France)Bourrée (France)Branle (France)French Cancan (France)Farandole (France)Gavotte (France)Chinelos (Mexico)Concheros (Mexico)Danzón (Mexico)Danza de los Diablos (Mexico)Flor de Piña (Mexico)Danza Folklórica (Mexico)Huapango (Son Huasteco) (Mexico)Jarabe Tapatío (Mexico)Jarana Yucateca (Mexico)Matachines (Mexico)Mexica Dance (Mexico)Parachico (Mexico)Danza de la Pluma (Mexico)Polka Norteña (Mexico)Quebradita (Mexico)Son Jarocho & La Bamba (Mexico)Danza de los Tlacololeros (Mexico)Urban & Modern (Mexico)Danza del Venado (Deer Dance) (Mexico)Danza de los Viejitos (Mexico)Voladores de Papantla (Mexico)Zapateado (Mexico)
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