GOOD PRACTICES OF THE TRENČÍN REGION
JOINT DANCES
TRENČÍN & MYJAVA REGIONS
Photo 1
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.
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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
