Telemark springar

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Telemark springar is a traditional Norwegian couples' folk dance from the Telemark region, characterized by asymmetrical rhythms and improvisational steps performed to Hardanger fiddle music.

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Telemark springar canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Norwegian folk dance
couple dance
traditional dance
associatedInstrument Hardingfele
associatedWith Telemark folk music
belongsTo Norwegian springar tradition
countryOfOrigin Norway
culturalContext Norwegian folk tradition
culturalHeritageStatus part of Norwegian intangible cultural heritage
danceForm couples' dance
danceHold close couple hold
danceRoleStructure leader and follower
hasCharacteristic asymmetrical rhythm
improvisational steps
improvisationRole important
movementType rotational couple turns
musicType Hardanger fiddle music
originPeriod pre-20th century
performanceContext folk dance festivals
folk music concerts
performedAt local celebrations
weddings
performedWith Hardanger fiddle
primaryLocationToday Telemark region of Norway
linked to: Telemark
regionOfOrigin Telemark
relatedDance Hallingdal springar
Valdres springar
requiresSkill partner coordination
sense of rhythm
rhythmType uneven triple meter
socialFunction festive dance
social dance
stepStructure individually varied
tempo variable
transmissionMethod community teaching
oral tradition

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Telemark hasTraditionalDance Telemark springar