caporales dance
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Caporales dance is a vibrant Bolivian folkloric dance characterized by energetic steps, elaborate costumes, and strong Afro-Andean and religious influences, widely performed at festivals such as the Carnival of Oruro.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| caporales dance canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1873419 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: caporales dance Context triple: [Oruro, culturalHeritage, caporales dance]
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A.
Garba dance
Garba dance is a traditional, high-energy folk dance from the Indian state of Gujarat, typically performed in circles during the Navratri festival to honor the goddess Durga.
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B.
Dance of the Blessed Spirits
Dance of the Blessed Spirits is a serene and lyrical orchestral and flute piece from Christoph Willibald Gluck’s opera *Orphée et Eurydice*, often performed as a standalone concert work.
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C.
Raqs sharqi
Raqs sharqi is a traditional Egyptian solo dance form characterized by expressive torso movements, intricate hip work, and fluid, rhythmic interpretation of Arabic music.
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D.
Dranse
The Dranse is a river in the Haute-Savoie region of France that flows from the Alps into Lake Geneva near Thonon-les-Bains.
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E.
Balinese dance
Balinese dance is a highly expressive traditional Indonesian performance art from Bali, characterized by intricate hand gestures, dramatic facial expressions, and elaborate costumes, often accompanying religious and ceremonial events.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: caporales dance Target entity description: Caporales dance is a vibrant Bolivian folkloric dance characterized by energetic steps, elaborate costumes, and strong Afro-Andean and religious influences, widely performed at festivals such as the Carnival of Oruro.
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A.
Garba dance
Garba dance is a traditional, high-energy folk dance from the Indian state of Gujarat, typically performed in circles during the Navratri festival to honor the goddess Durga.
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B.
Dance of the Blessed Spirits
Dance of the Blessed Spirits is a serene and lyrical orchestral and flute piece from Christoph Willibald Gluck’s opera *Orphée et Eurydice*, often performed as a standalone concert work.
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C.
Raqs sharqi
Raqs sharqi is a traditional Egyptian solo dance form characterized by expressive torso movements, intricate hip work, and fluid, rhythmic interpretation of Arabic music.
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D.
Dranse
The Dranse is a river in the Haute-Savoie region of France that flows from the Alps into Lake Geneva near Thonon-les-Bains.
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E.
Balinese dance
Balinese dance is a highly expressive traditional Indonesian performance art from Bali, characterized by intricate hand gestures, dramatic facial expressions, and elaborate costumes, often accompanying religious and ceremonial events.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Bolivian folkloric dance
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cultural tradition ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Bolivian national identity
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Catholic devotion ⓘ youth dance fraternities ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
elaborate costumes
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energetic steps ⓘ strong rhythmic movements ⓘ syncopated footwork ⓘ |
| costumeFeature |
decorated boots with bells
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embroidered jacket ⓘ short skirt for female dancers ⓘ whip or rope as prop ⓘ wide-brimmed hat ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Bolivia ⓘ |
| danceRole |
female caporala
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male caporal leader ⓘ |
| developedFrom | Afro-Bolivian saya ⓘ |
| hasCulturalOrigin | Afro-Andean culture ⓘ |
| hasInfluence |
Andean indigenous traditions
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Catholic religious tradition ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
Afro-Bolivian heritage
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devotion to the Virgin Mary ⓘ representation of the caporal overseer ⓘ |
| movementStyle |
high jumps
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rapid spins ⓘ strong heel stomps ⓘ |
| musicGenre | Caporales music ⓘ |
| performedAt |
Bolivian Independence Day celebrations
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Oruro ⓘ
surface form:
Carnival of Oruro
Gran Poder festival in La Paz ⓘ folklore festivals ⓘ religious processions ⓘ |
| popularIn |
Bolivian diaspora communities
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Cochabamba ⓘ La Paz ⓘ Santa Cruz de la Sierra ⓘ |
| recognizedAs | symbol of Bolivian folklore ⓘ |
| socialFunction |
community identity expression
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festive celebration ⓘ religious devotion ⓘ |
| tempo | fast ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfOrigin | late 20th century ⓘ |
| typicalInstrument |
brass instruments
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cymbals ⓘ drums ⓘ |
| usesLanguage |
Spanish in song lyrics
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sometimes Aymara or Quechua in song lyrics ⓘ |
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Input
Subject: caporales dance Description of subject: Caporales dance is a vibrant Bolivian folkloric dance characterized by energetic steps, elaborate costumes, and strong Afro-Andean and religious influences, widely performed at festivals such as the Carnival of Oruro.
Referenced by (1)
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