GOOD PRACTICES OF THE TRENČÍN REGION
JOINT DANCES

TRENČÍN & MYJAVA REGIONS

Joint Dances - THE TRENČÍN REGION, SLOVAKIA

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Joint dances (joints - „kĺby, kúby“, joint dances - „kúbovky“) these are specific features of folklore dance when female dancer dressed in the traditional folklore costume, jumps onto various joints (hip, knee or even shoulder) of a male dancer or dancers.

Joint Dances - THE TRENČÍN REGION, SLOVAKIA

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This dynamic and attractive dance element has been recognized to be the most important Slovak folklore dance known outside Slovakia. In spite of the phenomenon of a rich and still living folklore heritage in Slovakia, joint dances are characteristic particularly for the Trenčín and Myjava Regions.


Photos:

  • Headerphoto: Druzba
  • Photo 1: Tnbrana
  • Photo 2: Polsko