circle dance
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A circle dance is a type of dance where participants join hands and move in a circular formation. This formation is common across many folk dances and can involve dancers facing the center of the circle. In some variations, there might be two concentric circles, with men in one and women in another.12
Circle dances can also be a spiritual practice, aiming for enlightenment or peace. These modern forms, like Circle Dances and Dances of Universal Peace, use folk dance elements to foster meditative experiences and intercultural harmony. While some circle dances are recreational, others have roots in ancient rituals or weapon dances.32
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