Traditional Dances Traditional Dances around the world.around the world.Prepared by ELS students.Prepared by ELS students.

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Traditional DancesTraditional Dances

Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia

Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia

This kind of traditional dance is well-This kind of traditional dance is well-known in “Najd” in the middle region of known in “Najd” in the middle region of Saudi Arabia which is called “Alarda”.In Saudi Arabia which is called “Alarda”.In this picture we see a group of men this picture we see a group of men standing beside each other holding standing beside each other holding swords and dressed in Saudi uniform. swords and dressed in Saudi uniform. Men dance such a dance during Men dance such a dance during celebrations like weddings.celebrations like weddings.

GermanyGermany

GermanyGermany

In the picture you see Germans dancing In the picture you see Germans dancing in traditional clothes. It is called “Bavarian in traditional clothes. It is called “Bavarian Dance” and it is danced during the Dance” and it is danced during the Maypole celebration. This dance is Maypole celebration. This dance is danced mostly in the area of Munich.danced mostly in the area of Munich.

Maypole Dancing.Maypole Dancing.

Taiwanese Dance.Taiwanese Dance.

The picture shows a traditional dance. The picture shows a traditional dance. This kind of dance can be seen only in This kind of dance can be seen only in theatrical shows. The dancer uses two theatrical shows. The dancer uses two fans when she dances.fans when she dances.

Taiwanese Dance.Taiwanese Dance.

Korean DanceKorean Dance

Korean Dance.Korean Dance.

This is a Korean traditional dance “Tal This is a Korean traditional dance “Tal Chum”. It is played with traditional Chum”. It is played with traditional instruments and there is always a story instruments and there is always a story behind it. The dancers/actors often behind it. The dancers/actors often communicate with the audience when communicate with the audience when they act. This play makes fun of the high-they act. This play makes fun of the high-ranking class. Actors/dancers wear ranking class. Actors/dancers wear masques and traditional costumes.masques and traditional costumes.

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Japanese Dance.Japanese Dance.

““Nihon Buyo” is one of the traditional Nihon Buyo” is one of the traditional dances in Japan. It is performed in dances in Japan. It is performed in Kabuki which is a traditional stage Kabuki which is a traditional stage drama. A dancer wears a kimono – drama. A dancer wears a kimono – Japanese traditional clothing. The dance Japanese traditional clothing. The dance is accompanied with “Shamisen” – a is accompanied with “Shamisen” – a Japanese lute.Japanese lute.

Peruvian DancePeruvian Dance

The “Diablada” is a dance that it is The “Diablada” is a dance that it is performed every February for the feast of performed every February for the feast of the “Virgin of the Candelaria” in the city the “Virgin of the Candelaria” in the city of Puno.of Puno.

The "Diablada" represents the fight The "Diablada" represents the fight between good and evil. between good and evil.

At the end of the dance, the angels beat At the end of the dance, the angels beat the army of demons. the army of demons.

The clothes that the dancers wear have The clothes that the dancers wear have golden embroidering and can weight up golden embroidering and can weight up to 30 kg (66Lbs). to 30 kg (66Lbs).

Albanian DanceAlbanian Dance

The traditional Albanian dance is called The traditional Albanian dance is called “valle”. It is danced in groups and “valle”. It is danced in groups and everyone holds hands and follows everyone holds hands and follows calculated steps. This dance is common calculated steps. This dance is common in engagements, weddings or other in engagements, weddings or other celebrations such as New Year. celebrations such as New Year. Albanians love to dance throughout the Albanians love to dance throughout the year.year.

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This is the presentation. Thank you for This is the presentation. Thank you for your attention. Always celebrate your your attention. Always celebrate your culture and appreciate the other ones. culture and appreciate the other ones. Share your culture and learn from all the Share your culture and learn from all the cultures around you.cultures around you.

Never forget where you came from. Be Never forget where you came from. Be proud !!!proud !!!