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Ma-Na-buYosi Spivak

Ma Navu

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.

corridos

Corrido

“Corrido” is a Spanish word that means “a story-like song.” It is considered a Mexican dance, but it was created by an American, who is said to have assembled steps from various Mexican dances.

In Mexico, they reportedly dance this Mexican dance that was made in the United States and then reintroduced back into the country.

Lauterbach

Lauterbacher

The name varies by region, so it’s sometimes called Lauter and sometimes Luther.

The piece originated in Germany, and the dance is from southern Germany.

It features turning movements, danced in a circle, with the men circulating so that partners change little by little.

Ashleigh AishUri Shevach

Ashley Tisdale & Lucas Grabeel – Bop to the Top

This is a folk dance piece originating in Israel.

It is mainly danced in male–female pairs, characterized by a lively, bright, samba-like rhythmic tempo.

The theme depicts a man passionately approaching a fiery woman, declaring his desire to be her number one.

Bo’itiy el-HagalilYair Rozenblum

חבורת הזמר פיקוד צפון בוא איתי אל הגליל

An Israeli dance with a Hebrew title.

It means “Come to Galilee.” Galilee is a tourist destination famous for its beautiful lake.

When moving forward with four running steps starting with the right foot, the key point is to lean your upper body forward firmly.

KalinkaIwan Rarionofu

[Russian] Kalinka (Калинка) (Japanese Subtitles)

It began as a beloved Russian song, originally sung on stage in an amateur theater production for which Larionov composed the music.

In Japan, it became famous as the background music for Tetris.

Fans also sing it at the English soccer club Chelsea FC.

Cossack dance

Revolutionary Cossack dance by Soviet soldiers

When you think of folk dancing, the image is often of men and women paired up, but there are also dances performed individually, like this one.

Although the video is labeled as a soldiers’ dance, the performance is so superb that you’d think they were all ballet dancers.

I’ve heard that the Cossack dance was once banned because it was the dance of a people who had been suppressed.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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