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sword danceFolk dance by men, with swords or two-handled blades, expressing themes such as human and animal sacrifice for fertility, battle mime, and defense against evil spirits. It originated in Greek and Roman times. A sword dance appeared in Germany in 1350 and later was part of the court ballet when mock battles were staged. The Scottish sword dance is a descendant of the early crossed-sword dances, and the Morris dance retains remnants of the sword dance. Outside of Europe, such dances are found in India, Borneo, and the Balkans. sword dance a dance in which the performers dance nimbly over swords on the ground or brandish them in the air How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Twenty-eight dance companies, representing international dance traditions ranging from Korean sword dancing to Peruvian courtship dancing to Tahitian welcoming dances, will perform at the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, June 9-25 at the Palace of Fine Arts . |
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