The author considers that sword dances were an adjustment of stick dances and that in the mining regions, peasants used swords to make more noise. In regions which were far from mining zones the peasants continued using sticks. The similarities between Basque and English dances are analysed, together with the purpose of folkloric dances and the meaning of some steps and characteristics. The author also studies different types of dances originating from several places
This website uses cookies, both its own and those of third parties.
Select the option of cookies that you prefer to navigate even its total
deactivation. If you click on the button "I accept" you are giving your
consent for the acceptance of the mentioned cookies and the acceptance of
our cookies policy. If you want to determine what you accept and what you
don't, click on "Configuration". Click on the "Read more" link for more information.