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Typical rhythm of a Polonaise [1] The polonaise (/ p ɒ l ə ˈ n ɛ z /, French:; Polish: polonez, Polish pronunciation: [pɔˈlɔnɛs]) is a dance originating in Poland, and one of the five Polish national dances in 3 4 time. [2] The original Polish-language name of the dance is chodzony (pronounced [xɔˈd͡zɔnɨ]), denoting a walking dance ...
The Mazurka, alongside the polka dance, became popular at the ballrooms and salons of Europe in the 19th century, particularly through the notable works by Frédéric Chopin. The mazurka (in Polish mazur , the same word as the mazur ) and mazurek (rural dance based on the mazur) are often confused in Western literature as the same musical form.
A modern couple performing the Kujawiak in a competition setting.. The kujawiak is a Polish folk dance from the region of Kuyavia (Kujawy) in central Poland. [1] It is one of the five national dances of Poland, the others being the krakowiak, mazur, oberek, and polonaise.
Once banned by rulers dispatched from Moscow, Poland's stately polonaise dance that nurtured the country's spirit even through the dark years of its partition is now honored by UNESCO. This 18th ...
The oldest Polish dance, known since archaic times is Polonaise/Chodzony dance, it is one of the very specific ancient Polish dances. Its French name "polonaise' reflects the origins of the dance and means "the Polish woman/lady/dance, it is a French adjective feminine. It has been introduced to France in the 16th century.
The Polonaise is the most stately of the national dances. Danced in triple (3 4) metre, the Polonaise is often the first dance at large events. In Poland, the Polonaise is called the Polonez, or less often the Chodzony (literally, "walking dance").
The oberek, in its original form, is a Polish folk dance and is the fastest of the Five National Dances of Poland. [2] The Five National Dances are: polonez (polonaise), mazur (mazurka), kujawiak, krakowiak (cracovienne) and oberek. [3] The oberek consists of quick steps and constant turns.
Each and every year has its own story but by the 365th day (or 366th day, in 2024's case), it's almost always the same song and dance: a day of reflection followed by an evening of celebration.