German dance

German folk dancing or Barvarian dance is an old tradition that maintains heteronormative standards. The men complete more technical aspects of the dance while women will often spin in a traveling circle and wait for the men to come grab them. However, certain dances call for the partners to work together to complete technically advanced movements with their arms and bodies. This is a representation of the partnership between two lovers, who must work together to make their relationship…

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German Dance

Every region in the world is easily identifiable by the kind of clothing that was traditionally worn there. From the 'kimonos' worn in Japan to the 'sarees' draped in India, from the 'kilts' of Scotland to the 'pueblas' of Mexico, these outfits were, and still are, synonymous with the culture of the country. Clothing that

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Traditional dance