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Olaine Secondary School No 1 Latvia 2010

Lifelong Learning Multirateral School Project “ We all came here from somewhere ”. Folk dances and music in Latvia. Olaine Secondary School No 1 Latvia 2010.

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Olaine Secondary School No 1 Latvia 2010

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  1. LifelongLearningMultirateralSchool Project “Weallcameherefromsomewhere” FolkdancesandmusicinLatvia Olaine SecondarySchool No 1Latvia2010

  2. They are dances performed at social functions by people with little or no professional training, often to traditional music or music based on traditional music. They are not designed for public performance or the stage, although traditional folkdances may be later arranged and set for stage performances. New dancers often learn informally by observing others and/or receiving help from others. What are folk dances ?

  3. Latvian folk dances has its origins in the traditions of the Baltic tribes, that arrived in the Baltic region approximately 2000 years BC. Dances show day-to-day life of the rural communities, for example, sowing, harvesting, fishing, as well as specific events - marriage, birth. There are dances to celebrate the changes of the seasons. Latvian Folk Dances

  4. Over time, the folk dances have been formalized into choreographed presentations based on traditional dance patterns. Latvian Folk Dances

  5. Dancers wear folk costumes made of wool and linen. Latvian folk dances

  6. The woman's marital status is shown by her headdress. Latvian folk dances

  7. In each part of Latvia there are different costumes. Latvian folk dances Kurzeme Zemgale

  8. Latvian folk dances Latgale Vidzeme

  9. Most dances are performed with a partner in four or more couple formations. During the dance dancers often switch partners – it gives an opportunity for them to be acquainted with others. Latvian folk dances

  10. Steps are based on the polka or gallop motives. Latvian folk dances

  11. First - 1873, Riga – 45 choirs and 1019 participants. 1948- the dance element wasadded. There are two kinds of this festival – adults and school children andyouth. They take place every 5 years with two yearsdifference. Latvian folk song and dance festival

  12. was bestowed the title of "Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO.

  13. It canboastover 20 000 peopleinnationaldresssingingatthesametimeandplace!

  14. Thankyourforyourattention!

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