Folk Dance , is a form of dance developed by a group of
people that reflects the traditional life of the people of a certain country or
region. Folk dancing originated in the 18th century to distinguish dance forms
of common people from those of the upper classes. Folk dances, unlike most
other dance forms, tend to have no stringent rules, and are sometimes formed
spontaneously among groups of people. The steps of folk dances are passed
through generations, rarely being changed. Folk dancing is usually associated
with social activities, although some folk dances are performed competitively.
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