🕺 The circle dance (kolo) is usually performed amongst groups of at least three people and up to several dozen people. Dancers hold each other's hands or each other's waists. They form a circle, a single chain or multiple parallel lines. Some dances require both men and women to dance together, others require only men or only women.
The most important stylistic characteristic is „drmeš“ (shaking), which is why dances are called „drmeš“. It is dancing with distinctly vertical vibrations.
A large number of dances are performed with a song or alternately with a song and a concert accompaniment. The verses of the songs and popcorn spoke about various topics like mothers-in-law, bosses, rural occasions and troubles, and priests. People of different age groups gathered near the car to get information about the news in the village, the state or the world.
SLAVONSKO KOLO – is on the list of intangible heritage by UNESCO
⚙️ The project ‘’ Bridging differences through traditional dances'' with acronym ‘’Horos’’ and project reference 622157-EPP-1-2020-1-EL-SPO-SSCP was co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Commission. ‘’Horos’’ project aims to help in the integration of the people with fewer opportunities in the society through the traditional dances and promote the equal opportunities of everyone to participate in this type of sport activity.
🌐 More info about the project can be found at: www.euhoros.com
This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
