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rit·u·al dance

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  1. ritual dancing, ritual dance, ceremonial dancenoun

    a dance that is part of a religious ritual

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  1. ritual dance

    Ceremonial dance is a major category or classification of dance forms or dance styles, where the purpose is ceremonial or ritualistic. It is related to and overlaps with sacred dance and ecstatic dance.

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  1. ritual dance

    Ritual dance is a type of expressive movement that incorporates specific gestures, movements, and rhythms, typically performed during religious or spiritual ceremonies or celebrations. It often has a symbolic meaning or purpose, such as telling a story, invoking divine beings, or marking important life events, communal bonding or social coherence. Ritual dances can be found in virtually all cultures and societies around the globe and are often deeply rooted in history and tradition.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ritual dance in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ritual dance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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