Estonia

Estonia's Dances

Estonia

Tuljak — Estonia's most iconic folk dance, a lively wedding dance with playful competition between partners and quick turns.

Kaera-Jaan — One of the best-known Estonian folk dances, lively and fast-paced, named after "Oat John" and danced at celebrations.

Labajalg — A traditional "flat-foot" waltz-style dance in 3/4 time, danced in couples and in circular formations.

Kalamies — A traditional folk dance whose name means "fisherman", reflecting Estonia's coastal and island communities.

Kivikasukas — An older traditional group dance from Estonia's village dance heritage.

Saabastants (Boot Dance) — A lively dance with rhythmic stamping and boot-tapping steps.

Õige ja vasemba — A popular traditional group dance featuring alternating right-and-left step patterns.