Culture of Saskatchewan - Dance

Dance

Dance generally refers to movement used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting. The first nation of Saskatchewan are still renowned for their Pow-wow dance, drumming and music. Early pioneer immigrants would enjoy local barn dances with local musical talent who played Old-time music and folks enjoyed square dances, polkas, waltzes and ethnic dances.

Saskatchewan Dance Theatre in Saskatoon and Regina Modern Dance Works in Regina are a few of current Saskatchewan dance forms and schools.

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Famous quotes containing the word dance:

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    Judith Jamison (b. 1944)

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    Through man, and woman, and sea, and star,
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    Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)