What is Folk Dance?

Folk Dance is an activity that demonstrates the culture, customs and traditions of people.

Types of Folk Dance

• National - traditional dance of a given country
• Regional - dances of a given locality
• Character - created by an individual or group that portrays a specific character

Classification of Folk Dance

• According to geographical setting
• According to their nature
• According to movements

Classification of Folk Dance according to movements

• Active - fast movements
• Moderate
• Slow
• Slow and fast - combination of slow and active movements

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