ceremonial dance

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ceremonial
adjective
uk
/ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əl/us
/ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/
related to, used in, or involving a ceremony (= a fixed set of formal acts performed on important social or ...
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dance
noun
uk
/dɑːns/us
/dæns/
a particular series of movements that you perform to music or the type of music that is connected ...
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(Definition ofceremonialanddancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Instrumental forms included the "basse danse", or "bassadanza", which was aceremonialdanceof a rather dignified character, and relatively slow tempo.
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Many people will participate in thisceremonialdance.
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Smaller units of societal organization are divided according to matrilineal kinship groups, the latter of which are often interchangeable withceremonialdancegroupings.
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After the "yokozuna" has completed hisceremonialdancethe "tachimochi" will once again follow him off the "dohy".
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The drums are sometimes found atceremonialdancegrounds and other gathering places.
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After the "yokozuna" has completed hisceremonialdancethe "tsuyuharai" will once again precede him away from the "dohy".
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For other cultures the terms ethnic dance or traditional dance are sometimes used, although the latter terms may encompass ceremonial dances.
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Here, she partakes in the pueblos ceremonial dances and feast.
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Hopi photographers know that certain subjects, especially ceremonial dances are not meant to be photographed.
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Rather than sleeping equipment, the blankets are used as capes and gifts at ceremonial dances and potlatches.
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Film footage of ceremonial dances was also collected.
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During the party other ceremonial dances are performed.
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Photography is not allowed at ceremonial dances.
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