danza ceremonial

Definitions of danza ceremonial
  1. noun
    a dance that is part of a religious ritual
    synonyms: danza ritual
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    danza de la muerte
    a medieval dance in which a skeleton representing death leads a procession of others to the grave
    danza de la lluvia
    a ritual dance intended to bring rain
    danza del sol
    a ceremonial dance performed by Amerindians at the summer solstice
    danza de la guerra
    a ceremonial dance performed before a battle or after a victory
    type of:
    baile
    taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
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