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Not Folk Dance
- Performed by members of a group as part of their cultural expression.
- Cultural insiders do not consider the movement dance.
- Cultural insiders understand what the movements mean.
- Cultural outsiders may or may not understand the meaning of the movements.
- Has certain required movements, but allows for innovation.
- Has rhythmic movements learned from others in the group by watching and imitating.
- May or may not be performed to music.
Examples
- Stylized walk in jazz funerals (to a dirge on the way to the church)
- Easter Rock movements in church
- Swaying and clapping of gospel choirs
- Sports fans' movements, often in response to school band or cheerleaders
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Folk Dance
- Performed by members of a group as part of their cultural expression.
- Cultural insiders do consider the movement dance.
- Cultural insiders understand what the movements mean.
- Cultural outsiders may or may not understand the meaning of the movements.
- Has certain required movements, but may or may not allow for innovation.
- Has rhythmic movements learned from others in the group by watching and imitating.
- Performed to music from that cultural group.
Examples
- Cajun Two-Step
- Polka
- Second-Line dancing
- Square dancing
- Waltz
- Native American Snake Dance
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