Wedding Dances from Around the World

DNANGANA presents WEDDING DANCES A LOOK AT GLOBAL WEDDING DANCES from around the world Tired of the same old wedding march? Add a global flare to your wedding with these international traditional dances. Bhangra india Bhangra a lively form of dance that originated in the Punjab region in South- east Asia. In the West, there is less emphasis on traditional songs and more focus on the flow of a mix; many people combine traditional bhangra music with hip-hop or rock songs. Bhangra singers employ a high, energetic tone of voice. Singing fiercely and with great pride, they typically add nonsensi- cal, random noises to their singing. Likewise, often people dancing to Bhangra will yell phrases such as hoi, hoi, hoi; balle balle; chak de; oye hoi; bruah (for an extended length of about 2-5 seconds); haripa; or ch-ch (mostly used as slow beats called Jhummar) to the music. Bhangra will get even the shyest wallflower on their feet! Chair Dance israel, The Chair Dance generally comprises a medley of popular Jewish tunes, including Hava Nagila ('come let us be glad'), and Siman Tov U Mazleltov ('may good luck come to us'). During the circle dancing, some of the stronger guests lift the bride and groom up on chairs (or even together on a table), high above the crowd. This is sometimes called the Wedding Chair Dance. Friends and family dance around in an ecstatic circle as the bride and groom try not to look (or fall) down. Money Dance poland Originated in Poland in the early 1900's, during a money dance, male guests pay to dance briefly with the bride, and sometimes female guests pay to dance with the groom. The best man begins dancing with the bride, pinning money onto her wedding gown or putting it into a purse, which she carries especially for the purpose, or into the pockets of an apron she dons over her gown especially for this dance. Also a great way to get money for your Honeymoon! ireland Ceili Dance Ceili dances are a popular form of folk dancing in Ireland, especially for wedding ceremonies. The style of dance employed for ceili dance differs greatly from that used for set dance, and has more the appearance associated with the style of step dance. Ceili dances that can be performed progressively are: Walls of Limerick, Siege of Ennis, Haymaker's Jig, Fairy Reel. When there is a large social gathering, there will often be a caller for the dance, ceili caller is usually the teacher or most experienced dancer of the group who has the dance memorized. |brazil Pagode Dance Pagode often played and danced at weddings, it is a form of samba dance involving a lot of music and beats. Brazilian weddings are very similar to weddings in the U.S. but differ in the party and entertainment. The weddings entail of loud music, samba dances, colorful dresses. Usually the bride wears gold shoes along with her white wedding dress. arab nations Dabke Dance Dabke is an Arab folk dance native to the Levant countries only. It is popular in several Arab countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Northern Saudi Arabia, Hatay (a city of Turkey), Syrian coast,and among the Assyrians of Iraq. A line dance, it is widely performed at weddings and joyous occa- sions. The leader of the dabke heads the line, alternating be- tween facing the audience and the other dancers. Dabke in Arabic is literally " stamping of the feet. © tunisia, africa Tunisia Dance Dancing in Tunisia is characterized by a multitude of forms it takes and the contexts in which it appears, including weddings and festive events such as festivals, concerts, football games, etc. Tunisian dance resembles that of Egyptian dance, and is distinguished mainly by its dynamic, since it is faster with more staccato, and the multitude of forms, with each region having its own "style". It is therefore difficult to speak of a Tunisian dance, especially since the Egyptian influence appears to have long proven itself in major cities. Tarantella Dance italy The term tarantella groups a number of different folk dances characterized by a fast upbeat tempo, usually in 6/8 time (sometimes 18/8 or 4/4), accompanied by tambourines. In Italian culture, the word "tarantella" evokes images of a frenzied spinning dance traditionally played at weddings. The dance, originally an Italian folk dance of the lower- and middle-classes, has been labeled as a dance to cure sickness and as a dance of courtship. In the courtship version of the dance, the woman uses rapidity and liveliness to excite the love of her partner. In turn, the man tries to charm her with his agility, elegance and demonstrations of tenderness. The dance is one of unity and separation, which sees dancers flying into each other's arms only to bound away again. Brought to you by Dhingana.com Hindi Songs, Bollywood & Indian Music - Free! * infomation and graphics from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons ....... DNANGANA presents WEDDING DANCES A LOOK AT GLOBAL WEDDING DANCES from around the world Tired of the same old wedding march? Add a global flare to your wedding with these international traditional dances. Bhangra india Bhangra a lively form of dance that originated in the Punjab region in South- east Asia. In the West, there is less emphasis on traditional songs and more focus on the flow of a mix; many people combine traditional bhangra music with hip-hop or rock songs. Bhangra singers employ a high, energetic tone of voice. Singing fiercely and with great pride, they typically add nonsensi- cal, random noises to their singing. Likewise, often people dancing to Bhangra will yell phrases such as hoi, hoi, hoi; balle balle; chak de; oye hoi; bruah (for an extended length of about 2-5 seconds); haripa; or ch-ch (mostly used as slow beats called Jhummar) to the music. Bhangra will get even the shyest wallflower on their feet! Chair Dance israel, The Chair Dance generally comprises a medley of popular Jewish tunes, including Hava Nagila ('come let us be glad'), and Siman Tov U Mazleltov ('may good luck come to us'). During the circle dancing, some of the stronger guests lift the bride and groom up on chairs (or even together on a table), high above the crowd. This is sometimes called the Wedding Chair Dance. Friends and family dance around in an ecstatic circle as the bride and groom try not to look (or fall) down. Money Dance poland Originated in Poland in the early 1900's, during a money dance, male guests pay to dance briefly with the bride, and sometimes female guests pay to dance with the groom. The best man begins dancing with the bride, pinning money onto her wedding gown or putting it into a purse, which she carries especially for the purpose, or into the pockets of an apron she dons over her gown especially for this dance. Also a great way to get money for your Honeymoon! ireland Ceili Dance Ceili dances are a popular form of folk dancing in Ireland, especially for wedding ceremonies. The style of dance employed for ceili dance differs greatly from that used for set dance, and has more the appearance associated with the style of step dance. Ceili dances that can be performed progressively are: Walls of Limerick, Siege of Ennis, Haymaker's Jig, Fairy Reel. When there is a large social gathering, there will often be a caller for the dance, ceili caller is usually the teacher or most experienced dancer of the group who has the dance memorized. |brazil Pagode Dance Pagode often played and danced at weddings, it is a form of samba dance involving a lot of music and beats. Brazilian weddings are very similar to weddings in the U.S. but differ in the party and entertainment. The weddings entail of loud music, samba dances, colorful dresses. Usually the bride wears gold shoes along with her white wedding dress. arab nations Dabke Dance Dabke is an Arab folk dance native to the Levant countries only. It is popular in several Arab countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Northern Saudi Arabia, Hatay (a city of Turkey), Syrian coast,and among the Assyrians of Iraq. A line dance, it is widely performed at weddings and joyous occa- sions. The leader of the dabke heads the line, alternating be- tween facing the audience and the other dancers. Dabke in Arabic is literally " stamping of the feet. © tunisia, africa Tunisia Dance Dancing in Tunisia is characterized by a multitude of forms it takes and the contexts in which it appears, including weddings and festive events such as festivals, concerts, football games, etc. Tunisian dance resembles that of Egyptian dance, and is distinguished mainly by its dynamic, since it is faster with more staccato, and the multitude of forms, with each region having its own "style". It is therefore difficult to speak of a Tunisian dance, especially since the Egyptian influence appears to have long proven itself in major cities. Tarantella Dance italy The term tarantella groups a number of different folk dances characterized by a fast upbeat tempo, usually in 6/8 time (sometimes 18/8 or 4/4), accompanied by tambourines. In Italian culture, the word "tarantella" evokes images of a frenzied spinning dance traditionally played at weddings. The dance, originally an Italian folk dance of the lower- and middle-classes, has been labeled as a dance to cure sickness and as a dance of courtship. In the courtship version of the dance, the woman uses rapidity and liveliness to excite the love of her partner. In turn, the man tries to charm her with his agility, elegance and demonstrations of tenderness. The dance is one of unity and separation, which sees dancers flying into each other's arms only to bound away again. Brought to you by Dhingana.com Hindi Songs, Bollywood & Indian Music - Free! * infomation and graphics from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons ....... DNANGANA presents WEDDING DANCES A LOOK AT GLOBAL WEDDING DANCES from around the world Tired of the same old wedding march? Add a global flare to your wedding with these international traditional dances. Bhangra india Bhangra a lively form of dance that originated in the Punjab region in South- east Asia. In the West, there is less emphasis on traditional songs and more focus on the flow of a mix; many people combine traditional bhangra music with hip-hop or rock songs. Bhangra singers employ a high, energetic tone of voice. Singing fiercely and with great pride, they typically add nonsensi- cal, random noises to their singing. Likewise, often people dancing to Bhangra will yell phrases such as hoi, hoi, hoi; balle balle; chak de; oye hoi; bruah (for an extended length of about 2-5 seconds); haripa; or ch-ch (mostly used as slow beats called Jhummar) to the music. Bhangra will get even the shyest wallflower on their feet! Chair Dance israel, The Chair Dance generally comprises a medley of popular Jewish tunes, including Hava Nagila ('come let us be glad'), and Siman Tov U Mazleltov ('may good luck come to us'). During the circle dancing, some of the stronger guests lift the bride and groom up on chairs (or even together on a table), high above the crowd. This is sometimes called the Wedding Chair Dance. Friends and family dance around in an ecstatic circle as the bride and groom try not to look (or fall) down. Money Dance poland Originated in Poland in the early 1900's, during a money dance, male guests pay to dance briefly with the bride, and sometimes female guests pay to dance with the groom. The best man begins dancing with the bride, pinning money onto her wedding gown or putting it into a purse, which she carries especially for the purpose, or into the pockets of an apron she dons over her gown especially for this dance. Also a great way to get money for your Honeymoon! ireland Ceili Dance Ceili dances are a popular form of folk dancing in Ireland, especially for wedding ceremonies. The style of dance employed for ceili dance differs greatly from that used for set dance, and has more the appearance associated with the style of step dance. Ceili dances that can be performed progressively are: Walls of Limerick, Siege of Ennis, Haymaker's Jig, Fairy Reel. When there is a large social gathering, there will often be a caller for the dance, ceili caller is usually the teacher or most experienced dancer of the group who has the dance memorized. |brazil Pagode Dance Pagode often played and danced at weddings, it is a form of samba dance involving a lot of music and beats. Brazilian weddings are very similar to weddings in the U.S. but differ in the party and entertainment. The weddings entail of loud music, samba dances, colorful dresses. Usually the bride wears gold shoes along with her white wedding dress. arab nations Dabke Dance Dabke is an Arab folk dance native to the Levant countries only. It is popular in several Arab countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Northern Saudi Arabia, Hatay (a city of Turkey), Syrian coast,and among the Assyrians of Iraq. A line dance, it is widely performed at weddings and joyous occa- sions. The leader of the dabke heads the line, alternating be- tween facing the audience and the other dancers. Dabke in Arabic is literally " stamping of the feet. © tunisia, africa Tunisia Dance Dancing in Tunisia is characterized by a multitude of forms it takes and the contexts in which it appears, including weddings and festive events such as festivals, concerts, football games, etc. Tunisian dance resembles that of Egyptian dance, and is distinguished mainly by its dynamic, since it is faster with more staccato, and the multitude of forms, with each region having its own "style". It is therefore difficult to speak of a Tunisian dance, especially since the Egyptian influence appears to have long proven itself in major cities. Tarantella Dance italy The term tarantella groups a number of different folk dances characterized by a fast upbeat tempo, usually in 6/8 time (sometimes 18/8 or 4/4), accompanied by tambourines. In Italian culture, the word "tarantella" evokes images of a frenzied spinning dance traditionally played at weddings. The dance, originally an Italian folk dance of the lower- and middle-classes, has been labeled as a dance to cure sickness and as a dance of courtship. In the courtship version of the dance, the woman uses rapidity and liveliness to excite the love of her partner. In turn, the man tries to charm her with his agility, elegance and demonstrations of tenderness. The dance is one of unity and separation, which sees dancers flying into each other's arms only to bound away again. Brought to you by Dhingana.com Hindi Songs, Bollywood & Indian Music - Free! * infomation and graphics from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons ....... DNANGANA presents WEDDING DANCES A LOOK AT GLOBAL WEDDING DANCES from around the world Tired of the same old wedding march? Add a global flare to your wedding with these international traditional dances. Bhangra india Bhangra a lively form of dance that originated in the Punjab region in South- east Asia. In the West, there is less emphasis on traditional songs and more focus on the flow of a mix; many people combine traditional bhangra music with hip-hop or rock songs. Bhangra singers employ a high, energetic tone of voice. Singing fiercely and with great pride, they typically add nonsensi- cal, random noises to their singing. Likewise, often people dancing to Bhangra will yell phrases such as hoi, hoi, hoi; balle balle; chak de; oye hoi; bruah (for an extended length of about 2-5 seconds); haripa; or ch-ch (mostly used as slow beats called Jhummar) to the music. Bhangra will get even the shyest wallflower on their feet! Chair Dance israel, The Chair Dance generally comprises a medley of popular Jewish tunes, including Hava Nagila ('come let us be glad'), and Siman Tov U Mazleltov ('may good luck come to us'). During the circle dancing, some of the stronger guests lift the bride and groom up on chairs (or even together on a table), high above the crowd. This is sometimes called the Wedding Chair Dance. Friends and family dance around in an ecstatic circle as the bride and groom try not to look (or fall) down. Money Dance poland Originated in Poland in the early 1900's, during a money dance, male guests pay to dance briefly with the bride, and sometimes female guests pay to dance with the groom. The best man begins dancing with the bride, pinning money onto her wedding gown or putting it into a purse, which she carries especially for the purpose, or into the pockets of an apron she dons over her gown especially for this dance. Also a great way to get money for your Honeymoon! ireland Ceili Dance Ceili dances are a popular form of folk dancing in Ireland, especially for wedding ceremonies. The style of dance employed for ceili dance differs greatly from that used for set dance, and has more the appearance associated with the style of step dance. Ceili dances that can be performed progressively are: Walls of Limerick, Siege of Ennis, Haymaker's Jig, Fairy Reel. When there is a large social gathering, there will often be a caller for the dance, ceili caller is usually the teacher or most experienced dancer of the group who has the dance memorized. |brazil Pagode Dance Pagode often played and danced at weddings, it is a form of samba dance involving a lot of music and beats. Brazilian weddings are very similar to weddings in the U.S. but differ in the party and entertainment. The weddings entail of loud music, samba dances, colorful dresses. Usually the bride wears gold shoes along with her white wedding dress. arab nations Dabke Dance Dabke is an Arab folk dance native to the Levant countries only. It is popular in several Arab countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Northern Saudi Arabia, Hatay (a city of Turkey), Syrian coast,and among the Assyrians of Iraq. A line dance, it is widely performed at weddings and joyous occa- sions. The leader of the dabke heads the line, alternating be- tween facing the audience and the other dancers. Dabke in Arabic is literally " stamping of the feet. © tunisia, africa Tunisia Dance Dancing in Tunisia is characterized by a multitude of forms it takes and the contexts in which it appears, including weddings and festive events such as festivals, concerts, football games, etc. Tunisian dance resembles that of Egyptian dance, and is distinguished mainly by its dynamic, since it is faster with more staccato, and the multitude of forms, with each region having its own "style". It is therefore difficult to speak of a Tunisian dance, especially since the Egyptian influence appears to have long proven itself in major cities. Tarantella Dance italy The term tarantella groups a number of different folk dances characterized by a fast upbeat tempo, usually in 6/8 time (sometimes 18/8 or 4/4), accompanied by tambourines. In Italian culture, the word "tarantella" evokes images of a frenzied spinning dance traditionally played at weddings. The dance, originally an Italian folk dance of the lower- and middle-classes, has been labeled as a dance to cure sickness and as a dance of courtship. In the courtship version of the dance, the woman uses rapidity and liveliness to excite the love of her partner. In turn, the man tries to charm her with his agility, elegance and demonstrations of tenderness. The dance is one of unity and separation, which sees dancers flying into each other's arms only to bound away again. Brought to you by Dhingana.com Hindi Songs, Bollywood & Indian Music - Free! * infomation and graphics from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons ....... DNANGANA presents WEDDING DANCES A LOOK AT GLOBAL WEDDING DANCES from around the world Tired of the same old wedding march? Add a global flare to your wedding with these international traditional dances. Bhangra india Bhangra a lively form of dance that originated in the Punjab region in South- east Asia. In the West, there is less emphasis on traditional songs and more focus on the flow of a mix; many people combine traditional bhangra music with hip-hop or rock songs. Bhangra singers employ a high, energetic tone of voice. Singing fiercely and with great pride, they typically add nonsensi- cal, random noises to their singing. Likewise, often people dancing to Bhangra will yell phrases such as hoi, hoi, hoi; balle balle; chak de; oye hoi; bruah (for an extended length of about 2-5 seconds); haripa; or ch-ch (mostly used as slow beats called Jhummar) to the music. Bhangra will get even the shyest wallflower on their feet! Chair Dance israel, The Chair Dance generally comprises a medley of popular Jewish tunes, including Hava Nagila ('come let us be glad'), and Siman Tov U Mazleltov ('may good luck come to us'). During the circle dancing, some of the stronger guests lift the bride and groom up on chairs (or even together on a table), high above the crowd. This is sometimes called the Wedding Chair Dance. Friends and family dance around in an ecstatic circle as the bride and groom try not to look (or fall) down. Money Dance poland Originated in Poland in the early 1900's, during a money dance, male guests pay to dance briefly with the bride, and sometimes female guests pay to dance with the groom. The best man begins dancing with the bride, pinning money onto her wedding gown or putting it into a purse, which she carries especially for the purpose, or into the pockets of an apron she dons over her gown especially for this dance. Also a great way to get money for your Honeymoon! ireland Ceili Dance Ceili dances are a popular form of folk dancing in Ireland, especially for wedding ceremonies. The style of dance employed for ceili dance differs greatly from that used for set dance, and has more the appearance associated with the style of step dance. Ceili dances that can be performed progressively are: Walls of Limerick, Siege of Ennis, Haymaker's Jig, Fairy Reel. When there is a large social gathering, there will often be a caller for the dance, ceili caller is usually the teacher or most experienced dancer of the group who has the dance memorized. |brazil Pagode Dance Pagode often played and danced at weddings, it is a form of samba dance involving a lot of music and beats. Brazilian weddings are very similar to weddings in the U.S. but differ in the party and entertainment. The weddings entail of loud music, samba dances, colorful dresses. Usually the bride wears gold shoes along with her white wedding dress. arab nations Dabke Dance Dabke is an Arab folk dance native to the Levant countries only. It is popular in several Arab countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Northern Saudi Arabia, Hatay (a city of Turkey), Syrian coast,and among the Assyrians of Iraq. A line dance, it is widely performed at weddings and joyous occa- sions. The leader of the dabke heads the line, alternating be- tween facing the audience and the other dancers. Dabke in Arabic is literally " stamping of the feet. © tunisia, africa Tunisia Dance Dancing in Tunisia is characterized by a multitude of forms it takes and the contexts in which it appears, including weddings and festive events such as festivals, concerts, football games, etc. Tunisian dance resembles that of Egyptian dance, and is distinguished mainly by its dynamic, since it is faster with more staccato, and the multitude of forms, with each region having its own "style". It is therefore difficult to speak of a Tunisian dance, especially since the Egyptian influence appears to have long proven itself in major cities. Tarantella Dance italy The term tarantella groups a number of different folk dances characterized by a fast upbeat tempo, usually in 6/8 time (sometimes 18/8 or 4/4), accompanied by tambourines. In Italian culture, the word "tarantella" evokes images of a frenzied spinning dance traditionally played at weddings. The dance, originally an Italian folk dance of the lower- and middle-classes, has been labeled as a dance to cure sickness and as a dance of courtship. In the courtship version of the dance, the woman uses rapidity and liveliness to excite the love of her partner. In turn, the man tries to charm her with his agility, elegance and demonstrations of tenderness. The dance is one of unity and separation, which sees dancers flying into each other's arms only to bound away again. Brought to you by Dhingana.com Hindi Songs, Bollywood & Indian Music - Free! * infomation and graphics from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons .......