Melodies to Celebrate: Traditional Dance Music From Around the World

Melodies to Celebrate: Traditional Dance Music From Around the World
The Pavlo Virsky Ukrainian National Folk Dance Ensemble performs at the UEFA EURO 2012 Final Draw Ceremony in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Dec. 2, 2011.Julian Finney/Getty Images
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Classical and traditional music for dance varies widely around the world, making it especially colorful. Different regions and cultures have developed unique styles of dance music, often deeply rooted in their traditions.

Music for dance is particularly enjoyable because it is usually written for the broader public and often based on catchy rhythms and melodies. As a young musician, much of my favorite classical music to perform was dance-based. In getting to know these genres of music and dance, we can broaden our horizons and make life a little more fun. After all, variety is the spice of life, and there is such beauty in the many cultures of the world.

Angelica Reis
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Angelica Reis loves nature, volunteer work, her family, and her faith. She is an English teacher with a background in classical music, and enjoys uncovering hidden gems, shining them up, and sharing them with readers.