Japan · Tradition
Akiu no Taue Odori
A centuries-old rice-planting dance from Sendai featuring ten female and two to four male performers moving to flute,…
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South Korea · Tradition
Cheoyongmu
A five-dancer masked court dance rooted in Dragon King mythology, performed to expel evil spirits.
India · Tradition
Chhau dance
A semi-classical Indian dance blending martial arts and mythology, performed by all-male troupes across three regional styles in…
Palestine · Tradition
Dabkeh
Dabkeh is a Levantine circle and line dance performed at celebrations across Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria, uniting…
Bhutan · Tradition
Drametse Ngacham mask dance
A five-century-old sacred mask dance performed twice yearly in Bhutan's Mongar District, Drametse Ngacham blends Buddhist ritual, mythology,…
South Korea · Tradition
Ganggangsullae
A centuries-old women's circle dance from South Korea, performed under moonlight with song, movement, and folk games to…
India · Tradition
Garba
A circular women's dance performed during Navaratri, Gujarat's Nine Nights festival honoring the mother goddess—now danced across the…
Armenia · Tradition
Kochari
Kochari is a circle dance originating in the Armenian Highlands, performed across regions with distinct choreography and music.
Tonga · Tradition
Lakalaka
Tonga's national dance, Lakalaka features standing performers executing precise arm gestures and sung speeches at state ceremonies and…
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