Every variant of the dance brings to life the myth of the birth of the universe, so that the ritual ceremony of the Voladores expresses the world view and values of the community, facilitates communication with the gods and invites prosperity.

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We may not always think about the importance of music or dance or laughter to the life of this nation, but who would want to imagine America without it?

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But this time, the spell is broken by the throbbing life pulse in the "Dance of the Adolescents, " signaling the start of spring.

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Now, from the dense, reverberant dance grind of "Heavy" to the gentle "Dandy Life" and the acoustically brooding "Needs, " the band's fourth album sustains the band's commitment to rock and electric guitars.

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The dance of the Parachicos during the Great Feast embraces all spheres of local life, promoting mutual respect among communities, groups and individuals.

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Spreading from its agricultural origins to Korean people of all walks of life in both urban and rural areas, the dance has evolved considerably since it was brought to China at the end of the nineteenth century.

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But it is the mesmerising dance performances that are relished by overseas visitors, who get a glimpse into an age-old way of life often without leaving their hotel.

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If dance is movement, and movement is life, then it is not a wonder that the practice has been part of human interaction, since our beginnings.

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