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Folk dance classics and popular songs

When you think of folk dancing, many schools probably include it as one of the events at their sports days or athletic festivals, right?

I’m sure many of you actually danced folk dances during your school days.

Folk dance, to begin with, refers to dances set to traditional songs from various countries, and there are a lot of pieces used for folk dancing.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of folk dance songs from around the world—from standard classics to lesser-known, niche tracks.

If you’re a school teacher, a member of a PE committee, or anyone looking to choose music for a folk dance, please use this as a reference.

Folk dance masterpieces and popular songs (61–70)

Ma-Na-buYosi Spivak

The lyrics are taken from Isaiah 57:7 in the Old Testament, and the dance is said to have originated from a distinctive step of Yemeni origin.

It features a gentle, relaxed rhythm.

Because the choreography is simple and matches the mood of the song, it’s often used for endings.

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KorobeinikiNikorai Nekurāsofu

[Russian] Korobeiniki (Korobeyniki) (Japanese Subtitles)
KorobeinikiNikorai Nekurāsofu

With its easy-to-follow structure and a distinctive tempo that gradually speeds up, this is a well-known piece in Japanese folk dance.

It was originally a work consisting only of poetry, but music was later added, and it became a nationally famous Russian song.

The content depicts a night shared between a young peddler and a village girl.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a wide selection of folk dance tunes beloved around the world.

Besides the classic tracks used at school sports days, I’m sure there were many songs you’ve heard somewhere before.

That just shows how much folk music from around the world surrounds us in our daily lives.

I’d be honored if this article helps you choose folk songs.