Swedish fast spinning couple dance — related to Polska, danced to fiddle music. Originated in Sweden · 19th c.. Typically danced around 160-200 BPM (fast).
Fast spinning couple dance; related to Polska.
What to expect: Danced at Swedish folk dance events and stämma festivals. Less commonly encountered outside Sweden. Preserved in Swedish folk dance communities and Scandinavian diaspora groups.
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Folk and traditional dance nights vary widely - Scandinavian, English country, square dance, contra. Most are caller-led so you're walked through every figure in real time. No partner needed; the format rotates everyone through the set.
Listen for the caller. Thank your partner and the band. If live music is playing, applaud between tunes.
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