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10 World of Dance Forms

Dance is the conversation between body and soul. Most countries in the
world have a traditional form of dance which is closely related to the

customs and traditions of that place.

Let us read to know about some important
facts about the dances of the world.

Flamenco The Cakewalk
dancers can was the first

tap their American dance
heels at a to be taken up
rate of up to by White
16 taps per Americans.
second.

Kathakali dancers take about four hours to apply
their make up for the performance. They have such

control over their facial muscles that they can laugh
with one side and cry with the other side.

Many European folk dances have their
roots in the religious rituals. For example,
dancing in a circle probably originated

from circling around an object of worship.

In North America, Belly

dancers are judged by
how well they move
their shoulders.

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