German dance

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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…

One of the joys of exploring Germany’s Bavaria region is seeing the people’s penchant for preserving tradition. In the village of Oberammergau, where we’ve spent much time visiting my parents, it’s…

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Part 2 - History: These are some other German dances. Holzhacker Tanz: where men repeatedly swing axes at trees slap their legs. Bandltanz: where men and women dance around a decorated Maypole, wrapping red and white ribbons around the pole as they dance. It is the celebration of spring.

German Dance

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