Romani dance

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A dancer from Maljarka, a Romani dance ensemble in Estonia, performing during a festival.

This is a list of dances of the Romani people.

Asia Minor & Turkey[]

Roman Havasi: It is a type of mainly Turkish folkloric dance from where has been adapted from, with the main base and elements of Byzantine music.

Balkans, Hungary, and Romania[]

  • Čoček, a dance originating from Ottoman military bands that was later adopted by Roma in the Balkans

Cale Gitanos & Flamenco (Spain)[]

Egypt & Ghavazee[]

Russia & Ruska Roma[]

Russian Romani dance is characterized by gradual speed-up of music and movements. Female dance includes wide hand waves with the skirt and shoulder shakes. Male dance traditionally includes complex tap dance and patting knees, shoulders, and hips.

Related groups[]

Groups of the Middle East and India also known as gypsies:

See also[]

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