The Oldest Dance Traditions in the World

Hawaiian Hula, Spanish Flamenco, African Gumboot dancing and Indian Bharatanatyam — all traditions that date back centuries but still inspire millions of dancers today

Each dance preserves a cultural memory while telling stories that might otherwise be lost. When we honor traditional dances, we honor th eresilience and creativity of entire communities. Many people use these dance forms to communicate with ancestors or to tell the story of them. These ultimately preserve history through simple movement.

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