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Folk dance is a form of dance that reflects the traditional life of the people of a certain country or region. Folk dance originated in the 18th century to distinguish dance forms of common people from those of the upper classes. The steps of folk dances are passed through generations, rarely being changed. Folk dance is usually associated with social activities, although some folk dances are performed competitively.

They are dances performed at social functions by people with little or no professional training, often to traditional music or music based on traditional music. They are not designed for public performance or the stage, although traditional folk dances may be later arranged and set for stage performances.

The term “folk dance” is sometimes applied to dances of historical importance in European culture and history; typically originated before 20th century. For other cultures the terms “ethnic dance” or “traditional dance” are sometimes used, although the latter terms may encompass ceremonial dances.

There are a number of modern dances, such as hip hop dance, that evolve spontaneously, but the term “folk dance” is generally not applied to them, and the terms “street dance” or “vernacular dance” are used instead. The term “folk dance” is reserved for dances which are to a significant degree bound by tradition and originated in the times when the distinction existed between the dances of “common folk” and the dances of the “high society”.

Types of folk dance include clogging, English country dance, International folk dance, Irish dance, Maypole dance, Morris dance, Nordic Polska dance, Ball de bastons, Square dance, and Sword dance. Sword dances include Longsword dances and Rapper dancing. Some choreographed dances such as contra dance, Israeli folk dance, Scottish country dance, and modern Western square dance, are called folk dances, though this is not true in the strictest sense. Country dance overlaps with contemporary folk dance and ballroom dance. Most country dances and ballroom dances originated from folk dances, with gradual refinement over the years.

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What kind of dancing do you usually do at a high school dance?

What dancing do you do more slow or fast? What kinds of fast dancing are there? (Besides grinding.) What other dances do you do at a high school formal/dance? And if possible link me a video for different fast dances. Thanks.

Answer
I’m in high school and just recently had my first homecoming, it was a blast!
A usual high school dance consistes of:
-The first 20 minutes everyone is meeting up with their friends, complimenting everyone on their looks, music is playing but only a few people are dancing (a mere foot tap)
-The dancing: A lot of upbeat pop and hip hop songs are played, popular bands at the time are a must along with Lady GaGa, LMFAO, The Black Eyed Peas, Cha Cha Slide, You’re a Jerk (dances like those)
The main type of dancing will be jumping with your hands up, moving your body with the beat, grinding, singing alon with the songs with your friends, people being forced to dance by everyone around them, no one really cares how you dance (unless your doing something big and embarassing)
-There’s food spread out and tables with little party favors depending on the them. (i.e. zebra print glasses for a safari theme)

It’s much better than middle school dances so have fun!