Twice a month, community members come together to hear fiddles, the voice of a caller and join hands in a traditional folk dance dating back to the 1700s — contra dancing. In Urbana, this traditional ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Morris dancing, a folk form with origins in the 15th century, is opening up to younger dancers who approach it as a living tradition. Boss Morris, pictured here at Avebury ...

Yes, South Carolina has an official folk dance, and it's the Square Dance. If this North Charleston native has his way, however, that could change soon. KJ Kearney started a petition to get the Square ...

Arab folk dances aren’t just performances—they’re part of the culture. From Dabke in the Levant to Tanoura in Egypt, every region moves to its own beat. And while they might look similar from the ...