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Romania / Eastern Europe & Russia
The calusari is a traditional Romanian folk dance which bears a close resemblance to the English morris dance and originally derives from Southern Romania. The word "calusari" means "horse men". The dance is thought to be derived from a pre-Christian fertility ritual and is said to bring luck, health and happiness to the villages in which it is danced. Dancers wear white trousers and white tunics, with brightly coloured ribbons streaming from their hats. Bells are attached to their ankles, and dances include the use of sticks held upright whilst dancing, or pointing at the ground as a prop. Like many morris dance sides, the calusari dancers include a fool, known as the "nebun".
Duration: 30 Minutes
No. of Performers: 4
Price: $AUD 600.00
Availability
Public Holidays: Yes
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