Ceremonial dance

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Ceremonial dance is a major category or classification of dance forms or dance styles, where the purpose is ceremonial or ritualistic.

This compares to other major categories based on purpose:

- Competitive Dance - Participation dance - Performance dance - Social dance

• Ancient Greece
• Ancient Rome
• Celebration dance
  • Festival dance
• Classical Indian dances
• Dance in Holy Scriptures of various nations
• Magic/Mystic dance
  • Rain dance
  • Whirling dervish dance
• Ritual dance
  • Dances of Universal Peace
  • Religious dance
  • Ritual dances of India
  • War dance

Please insert dances in alphabetical order.

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