War_dance

War dance

War dance

Dance involving mock combat

For other uses, see War dance (disambiguation).

A war dance is a dance involving mock combat, usually in reference to tribal warrior societies where such dances were performed as a ritual connected with endemic warfare. Martial arts in various cultures can be performed in dance-like settings for various reasons, such as for evoking ferocity in preparation for battle or showing off skill in a more stylized manner. It could also be for celebration of valor and conquest. Many such martial arts incorporate music, especially strong percussive rhythms.[citation needed]

Papuan war dance from Yapen, Papua province, Indonesia.

War dances can overlap with sword dances and other forms of weapon dance, utilizing weapons or replications as part of the artistic performance.

War dances

Examples of war dances include:

Capoeira is a martial art traditionally performed with a dance-like flavor and to live musical accompaniment, as seen depicted here.

See also

References

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    "Customs and Traditions in Kuwait". Retrieved 2013-05-03.
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