Traditional Dances Around the World
Traditional Dances Around The World is a structured culture dataset with 30 entries. Its fields include Dance, Country / Region, Type. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 30 rows
- Fields
- 5 columns
- Source
- LLM Generated
- Data updated
- Not provided
Included fields: Dance, Country / Region, Type, Music / Instrument, Costume.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
No reliable range or grouping can be calculated from the loaded rows without interpreting the source data.
Useful for
- Comparing Dance, Country / Region, and Type across culture entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 30 downloadable records
Dance↕ | Country / Region↕ | Type↕ | Music / Instrument↕ | Costume↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tango | Argentina / Uruguay | Partner dance | Bandoneón, violin, piano | Slit skirts, sharp suits, high heels |
Flamenco | Spain | Solo / group expressive | Guitar, cajón, clapping (palmas) | Ruffled bata de cola dress, castanets |
Bharatanatyam | India (Tamil Nadu) | Classical solo | Carnatic music, mridangam, veena | Silk sari with pleated fan, temple jewelry |
Samba | Brazil | Solo / group carnival | Surdo, tamborim, pandeiro | Feathered sequined carnival costume |
Haka | New Zealand (Māori) | Group war dance | Chanting and body percussion | Piupiu (flax skirt), tā moko face tattoo |
Irish Step Dance | Ireland | Solo / group competitive | Fiddle, tin whistle, bodhrán | Embroidered solo dress with cape, hard shoes |
Kabuki Dance | Japan | Theatrical narrative | Shamisen, drums, flute | Elaborate kimono, white face makeup, wigs |
Ballet | France / Italy / Russia | Classical staged | Orchestra (Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev) | Tutu, pointe shoes, leotard |
Capoeira | Brazil | Martial art dance | Berimbau, atabaque, pandeiro | White trousers and T-shirt (abadá) |
Kathak | India (North) | Classical narrative | Tabla, sitar, sarangi | Anarkali suit or lehenga with ghungroo ankle bells |
Belly Dance (Raqs Sharqi) | Egypt / Middle East | Solo expressive | Oud, darbuka, qanun | Bedlah (beaded bra and belt), flowing skirt |
Waltz | Austria / Germany | Ballroom partner | Orchestra (Strauss waltzes) | Ball gowns, tailcoats |
Lion Dance | China | Ceremonial duo | Drums, cymbals, gongs | Two-person lion head and body costume |
Salsa | Cuba / Puerto Rico | Partner dance | Congas, timbales, trumpet, piano | Form-fitting dresses, dress shirts |
Dabke | Lebanon / Palestine / Syria | Group line dance | Mijwiz, tablah, buzuq | Traditional thobe or sherwal, keffiyeh |
Cossack Dance (Hopak) | Ukraine | Group acrobatic | Bandura, sopilka, accordion | Sharavary trousers, embroidered shirt (vyshyvanka) |
Sufi Whirling (Sema) | Turkey | Spiritual solo | Ney flute, kudüm drum | White flowing tennure robe, tall sikke hat |
Morris Dance | England | Group folk | Accordion, fiddle, pipe and tabor | White clothing, bells on shins, ribbons |
Rumba | Cuba | Partner / solo | Congas, claves, cajón | Colorful casual clothing, ruffled skirts |
Schuhplattler | Bavaria (Germany) / Austria | Group folk | Accordion, zither | Lederhosen, dirndl, alpine hats |
Kathakali | India (Kerala) | Classical dance-drama | Chenda drums, ilathalam cymbals | Elaborate face paint, layered skirts, huge headdress |
Fan Dance (Buchaechum) | South Korea | Group court | Gayageum, janggu drum | Hanbok with large flower-painted fans |
Jarabe Tapatío | Mexico | Courtship duo | Mariachi (trumpet, violin, guitar) | China poblana dress, charro suit, sombrero |
Poi Dance | New Zealand (Māori) | Solo / group | Waiata (song) and chanting | Piupiu skirt, poi balls on strings |
Highland Fling | Scotland | Solo competitive | Bagpipes, snare drum | Kilt, ghillie brogues, velvet jacket |
Cumbia | Colombia | Group / partner | Gaita flute, drums, maracas | White pollera dress with candles, white clothing |
Odissi | India (Odisha) | Classical solo | Mardala drum, sitar, flute | Silk sari with silver filigree jewelry |
Polka | Czech Republic / Bohemia | Partner ballroom | Accordion, brass band | Full skirts, vests, folk embroidery |
Kecak | Indonesia (Bali) | Group chant-dance | Male vocal choir chanting "cak" | Checked sarong (poleng), bare-chested |
Adumu (Jumping Dance) | Kenya / Tanzania (Maasai) | Group competitive | A cappella call-and-response chanting | Red shúkà cloth, beaded jewelry, ochre body paint |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Traditional Dances Around the World organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 30 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 30 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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