Folk Dance An International Hobby

While most cultural dances are limited to a certain area of the world, folk dancing has enjoyed wide exposure and popularity internationally. In fact, International Folk Dance itself is a wonderful fusion of multiple ethnic groups performing various dances as one. To participate in International Folk Dance, you do not have to be a certain nationality, as the dances are derived from different regions all over the world, providing a melting pot of movement that is beautiful and impressive to watch. The history of folk dancing is rooted in the aspirations of early 20th century American immigrants, namely the Lithuanians who emphasized the importance of dance within a community and began the joining together of cultures and interests. Today, international competitions and festivals are held all over the globe, and there are dance clubs focusing on International Folk Dance in Europe, Japan, Australia, Canada and the U.S.Many dance camps are provided to young people over the summer months to further promote this dance form's unique styling and technique.
While most cultural dances are limited to a certain area of the world, folk dancing has enjoyed wide exposure and popularity internationally. In fact, International Folk Dance itself is a wonderful fusion of multiple ethnic groups performing various dances as one.In modern times, Bollywood has dominated the dancing trends of this Asian country, much as how Hollywood has directed America toward hip hop dancing and social dance. While the mainstream dances of today's Western culture can be found throughout India, this country has succeeded well at holding onto its original classical dance forms.

 There are eight distinct styles of Indian dance, and these can all be traced back to a specific people group or region.The Philippines has many popular folk dances which have evolved and changed as they have been passed down from generation to generation. Although a particular dance might be performed slightly differently from one region to the next, its remains true to its roots. Here are some of the most popular dances from the region.