ritual dance
Ceremonial rhythmic motion
A ritual dance is a dance performed as part of a religious ceremony, cultural tradition, or spiritual practice.
Unlike social or artistic dance, ritual dance serves a purpose beyond entertainment—invoking spirits, marking life transitions, celebrating harvests, or honoring ancestors.
The tribe's ritual dance preceded every hunt.
Many traditional cultures preserve ritual dances across generations as sacred knowledge.
- spirit possessionEntity controlling someone's body
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- ancestor worshipReligious honoring of forebears
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- invocationCalling upon higher authority
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ritual dancesocial dancing
Recreational dancing with others
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