This dance is called "tinku" and apparently is actually more of a symbolic battle between opposing groups. As the dance goes on you can see where the mock fighting comes in, but unfortunately I did not capture that on this video. The dance comes from the Potosi region of Bolivia. I like the costumes, because they're so outrageously colourful!
2 comments:
Dang! Looks like fun. Didn't we always talk about wanting to learn some of those Bolivian dance moves? I think you should sign up for classes Rach:) Say hi to the girls for me okay? I e-mailed Luz a while ago, but never heard back.
Miss you.
aims
Dude, I am seriously loving the cultural education. As a dancer it is very cool to see so many styles, and how fun that everyone gets involved! There is no distinction- everyone can dance and should! Hooray!
I must go now and develop the traditional dance for Fort Langley now.
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