„Traditional“ German Folk Dances Examples of typical German dances GRUNDTVIG Learning Partnership „A suitcase for Europe“

Folk Dances by regions GRUNDTVIG Learning Partnership „A suitcase for Europe“ Germany Low German Dances Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony, Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg- Western Pomerania, North Rhine-Westphalia Alpine DancesBavaria - Many different dance styles - Societies of traditional costumes

Bavarian Schuhplattler Popular traditional folk dance in Bavaria and Austria originated from early courtship display Postures and movements of Schuhplatter were described 1050 in a poem by a monk of Tegernsee Abbey The name was mentioned first in the 19 th century by societies GRUNDTVIG Learning Partnership „A suitcase for Europe“ young men wished to impress marriageable young ladies Imitation of Capercaillie

Bavarian Schuhplattler former partner dance - nowadays usually performed by men only in the context of tradition shows by societies Preservation of established Austro-Bavarian costumes & songs competitions - originality of the dance moves and the completeness of the traditional costume GRUNDTVIG Learning Partnership „A suitcase for Europe“ Typical traditional costume Hat with feather Vest with silver buttons Longsleeve white cotton shirt & silk tie Leather suspenders Short leather pants Long Wool socks Black leather shoes with special heels from metal

Bavarian Schuhplattler If girl is involved the dance end with girl in a Dirndl dancing around the man and a common partner dance Dirndl has to swing wide and high during rotation Typical traditional underpants are really important GRUNDTVIG Learning Partnership „A suitcase for Europe“

Bavarian Schuhplattler What does it look like? GRUNDTVIG Learning Partnership „A suitcase for Europe“

Dancing Propaganda in the GDR GRUNDTVIG Learning Partnership „A suitcase for Europe“ Lipsi Dance In 1959 established as east german form of us-american Rock‘n Roll Name = lipsiens latin for Leipziger Music composed by René Dubianski & steps invented by dance couple Christa und Helmut Seifert GDR applied worldwide patent Western music styles and dances were perceived as threat - considered as undesirable capitalist influence of the youth  socialist dance music creation as counteract No success and disappeared after a few years.

Dancing Propaganda in the GDR GRUNDTVIG Learning Partnership „A suitcase for Europe“ Lipsi Dance – What does it look like?

Modern “Folk Dance” GRUNDTVIG Learning Partnership „A suitcase for Europe“ Disco Fox social partner dance which evolved in Europe in the mid-1960s emerged from the Foxtrott – broadened with elements from Swing and Boogie-Woogie very popular in Germany and Switzerland Music: 2/4 and 4/4 such as 70s disco, 80s and Eurodisco It is danced with types of single and double handhold. Figures: Various handwraps, spins, throw-outs/catches, poses, drops, and for competitions also acrobatic figures Germans dance Disco Fox on parties, family celebrations and in some clubs depending on age and music

Modern “Folk Dance” GRUNDTVIG Learning Partnership „A suitcase for Europe“ Disco Fox - What does it look like?

Modern “Folk Dance” GRUNDTVIG Learning Partnership „A suitcase for Europe“ Disco Fox – Let‘s dance!!!

Modern “Folk Dance” GRUNDTVIG Learning Partnership „A suitcase for Europe“ Disco Fox – Let‘s dance!!! Men start with left food forward. Women start with right food backwards.