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Dance of Korean King by Sai Shoki, from Baku Ishii's dance school, who also appeared in a film, The Dancer from the Peninsula or The Dancing Girl of Izu (1933). Showing a Chosenese dance, accompanied by gongs. The ancient dances of the Peninsula date back 3000 years. Stock Photo

RM2M9B9EW–Dance of Korean King by Sai Shoki, from Baku Ishii's dance school, who also appeared in a film, The Dancer from the Peninsula or The Dancing Girl of Izu (1933). Showing a Chosenese dance, accompanied by gongs. The ancient dances of the Peninsula date back 3000 years.

Feb. 29, 2012 - The World dances. The Red Indian. Not so long ago the bright feathers, the wild whoops and the incessant tom-toms of the Red Indians struck fear into the heart of the White man. Today, the ancient dances of the American Indian are still performed by descendants of those same warriors, but only at annual tribal meetings. Here is Rudy New Moon who comes from Red Rock, Oklahoma and wears colourful tribal dress as he performs an ancient war dance. Stock Photo

RME13B18–Feb. 29, 2012 - The World dances. The Red Indian. Not so long ago the bright feathers, the wild whoops and the incessant tom-toms of the Red Indians struck fear into the heart of the White man. Today, the ancient dances of the American Indian are still performed by descendants of those same warriors, but only at annual tribal meetings. Here is Rudy New Moon who comes from Red Rock, Oklahoma and wears colourful tribal dress as he performs an ancient war dance.

Quito, Ecuador. 2nd Feb, 2016. Members of the artistic group of Henan perform during a presentation as part of celebrations for the upcoming Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, at the Theater of the House of Culture in Quito, capital of Ecuador, on Feb. 2, 2016. According to local press, ancient dances and displays of martial arts delighted the audience by event presented by the artistic group of Henan province, in China, as part of celebrations for the upcoming Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year Chinese to be held on February 8 this year. Credit: Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMFE08FB–Quito, Ecuador. 2nd Feb, 2016. Members of the artistic group of Henan perform during a presentation as part of celebrations for the upcoming Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, at the Theater of the House of Culture in Quito, capital of Ecuador, on Feb. 2, 2016. According to local press, ancient dances and displays of martial arts delighted the audience by event presented by the artistic group of Henan province, in China, as part of celebrations for the upcoming Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year Chinese to be held on February 8 this year. Credit: Xinhua/Alamy Live News

Ancient Greece. Dances after a banquet or simposium. Drawing by Dionisio Baixeras (1862-1943). Chromolithography. La Civilizacion (The Civilization), volume II, 1881. Stock Photo

RMR5CBEA–Ancient Greece. Dances after a banquet or simposium. Drawing by Dionisio Baixeras (1862-1943). Chromolithography. La Civilizacion (The Civilization), volume II, 1881.

Valle D'Aosta Valley Gressoney Perloz Of Marine Festival Du Pan Ner Ancient Dances Ocitane Stock Photo

RMCC3P0K–Valle D'Aosta Valley Gressoney Perloz Of Marine Festival Du Pan Ner Ancient Dances Ocitane

(160203) -- QUITO, Feb. 2, 2016 -- Members of the artistic group of Henan perform during a presentation as part of celebrations for the upcoming Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, at the Theater of the House of Culture in Quito, capital of Ecuador, on Feb. 2, 2016. According to local press, ancient dances and displays of martial arts delighted the audience by event presented by the artistic group of Henan province, in China, as part of celebrations for the upcoming Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year Chinese to be held on February 8 this year. Santiago Armas) (azp) ECUADOR-QUITO-CHINA- Stock Photo

RM2RNAP0M–(160203) -- QUITO, Feb. 2, 2016 -- Members of the artistic group of Henan perform during a presentation as part of celebrations for the upcoming Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, at the Theater of the House of Culture in Quito, capital of Ecuador, on Feb. 2, 2016. According to local press, ancient dances and displays of martial arts delighted the audience by event presented by the artistic group of Henan province, in China, as part of celebrations for the upcoming Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year Chinese to be held on February 8 this year. Santiago Armas) (azp) ECUADOR-QUITO-CHINA-

Ancient Greek is inspiration for new ballet. David Lichine and Alexandra Denissova, Canadian 'discovery', in one of the dances in 'Protee', the firstnew ballet of the present Russian Ballet season at the Covent Garden Opera House, London. Lichine, who dances 'Protee', is realising an early ambition by creating a ballet based on Greek mythology. 9 July 1938 Stock Photo

RM2BW26HP–Ancient Greek is inspiration for new ballet. David Lichine and Alexandra Denissova, Canadian 'discovery', in one of the dances in 'Protee', the firstnew ballet of the present Russian Ballet season at the Covent Garden Opera House, London. Lichine, who dances 'Protee', is realising an early ambition by creating a ballet based on Greek mythology. 9 July 1938

Pagani, Salerno, Italy. 8th Mar, 2024. In the city of Southern Italy the faithful to Our Lady of Carmel, called Madonna delle Galline, after the blessing of the painting in the church I expose the painting with the sacred image of the Madonna in the central street of the village to show it to all devotees. The painting is raised in the air with strings. The faithful play ancient folk songs and dance ancient dances. There is also the launch of white doves. This a month before the religious procession of the statue of the Madonna through the streets of the town of Campania. (Credit Image: © Pas Stock Photo

RM2WPPFN7–Pagani, Salerno, Italy. 8th Mar, 2024. In the city of Southern Italy the faithful to Our Lady of Carmel, called Madonna delle Galline, after the blessing of the painting in the church I expose the painting with the sacred image of the Madonna in the central street of the village to show it to all devotees. The painting is raised in the air with strings. The faithful play ancient folk songs and dance ancient dances. There is also the launch of white doves. This a month before the religious procession of the statue of the Madonna through the streets of the town of Campania. (Credit Image: © Pas

dance, ancient world, Greece, dancing lesson in the temple of Dionysus, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED Stock Photo

RM2R9P54E–dance, ancient world, Greece, dancing lesson in the temple of Dionysus, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED

RMECYW5P–Dances and music

Life in ancient Greece, from left: Greek priest, sacrifice, dancer, fluete player, historical illustration Stock Photo

RFEH0T37–Life in ancient Greece, from left: Greek priest, sacrifice, dancer, fluete player, historical illustration

Antiquity. Ancient Egypt. Man and woman, Thebes dynasty. Engraving. 19th century. Color. Stock Photo

RMF3WY43–Antiquity. Ancient Egypt. Man and woman, Thebes dynasty. Engraving. 19th century. Color.

RMRD6M3D–Life in ancient Greece, from left: Greek priest, sacrifice, dancer, fluete player, historical illustration

Merrie Monarch Hula Festival kahiko (ancient dance form) winner Lisa Doi, smiles as she dances on the stage before a large crowd Stock Photo

RMAT8C9P–Merrie Monarch Hula Festival kahiko (ancient dance form) winner Lisa Doi, smiles as she dances on the stage before a large crowd

May Day is a public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May or the first Monday of May. It is an ancient festival of spring and a current traditional spri Stock Vector

RF2FK6D7P–May Day is a public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May or the first Monday of May. It is an ancient festival of spring and a current traditional spri

RMR7JJPB–Ancient Greece. Dances after a banquet or simposium. Drawing by Dionisio Baixeras (1862-1943). Chromolithography. La Civilizacion (The Civilization), volume II, 1881.

Dionysos dances with panther roman 4th century AD Stock Photo

RMB4GDDA–Dionysos dances with panther roman 4th century AD

King David playing the psaltery with four musicians and dancers, 9th century France. Asaph dances with a scarf, Eman plays unknown percussion rattles, Ethan a stringed instrument and Idithum a buccina or salpinx horn. The legend reads Quattuor hic socii comitantur in ordine David. In Gallic short tunics of the late 9th century. Taken from the psalter of Charles the Bald, Psautier de Charles le Chauve, MS Latin 1152, fol. 1v, copied by Liuthard, France, IXe siecle. Chromolithograph by Mathieu after an illustration by Claudius Joseph Ciappori from Charles Louandre’s Les Arts Somptuaires, The Sum Stock Photo

RM2M07WBB–King David playing the psaltery with four musicians and dancers, 9th century France. Asaph dances with a scarf, Eman plays unknown percussion rattles, Ethan a stringed instrument and Idithum a buccina or salpinx horn. The legend reads Quattuor hic socii comitantur in ordine David. In Gallic short tunics of the late 9th century. Taken from the psalter of Charles the Bald, Psautier de Charles le Chauve, MS Latin 1152, fol. 1v, copied by Liuthard, France, IXe siecle. Chromolithograph by Mathieu after an illustration by Claudius Joseph Ciappori from Charles Louandre’s Les Arts Somptuaires, The Sum

Ancient Masks used for different Folk Dances displayed at a local Museum.Naya Village under Pingla Block is a small village under Paschim Midnapore District of West Bengal, India which is famous for their colourful Ancient Folk Art. Almost 60 Families of this village are associated with the Art Patachitra, an ancient folk art of Bengal, the art is appreciated by art lovers all over the world for its style of drawings, shape, pattern, textures and colours. The Art is based on mythological tales and tribal rituals to stories based on modern Indian history and contemporary issues happening in dif Stock Photo

RM2AB38BA–Ancient Masks used for different Folk Dances displayed at a local Museum.Naya Village under Pingla Block is a small village under Paschim Midnapore District of West Bengal, India which is famous for their colourful Ancient Folk Art. Almost 60 Families of this village are associated with the Art Patachitra, an ancient folk art of Bengal, the art is appreciated by art lovers all over the world for its style of drawings, shape, pattern, textures and colours. The Art is based on mythological tales and tribal rituals to stories based on modern Indian history and contemporary issues happening in dif

Buddhist monks talk at the Cham Dances, Katok Dorjeden Monastery - Kham, (eastern, Tibet), Sichuan Province, China Stock Photo

RMP8JGEF–Buddhist monks talk at the Cham Dances, Katok Dorjeden Monastery - Kham, (eastern, Tibet), Sichuan Province, China

War dance. Dances of ancient Greece. Liebig collectors card, 1942 Stock Photo

RMJF8YAX–War dance. Dances of ancient Greece. Liebig collectors card, 1942

Central show in one of the lakes called Rainbown of Paradise where canoes parade singing songs, dances and martial arts in each Stock Photo

RMF3RNDD–Central show in one of the lakes called Rainbown of Paradise where canoes parade singing songs, dances and martial arts in each

Base of a dedication, detail. The base supported three bronze statues of different sizes. It was dedicated by the sponsor Atarbos, following the victory of his team on the contests of the military Pyrrhic dance and the circular dance. 329/323 BC. Athens. Acropolis Museum. Athens. Greece. Stock Photo

RMMH9NWA–Base of a dedication, detail. The base supported three bronze statues of different sizes. It was dedicated by the sponsor Atarbos, following the victory of his team on the contests of the military Pyrrhic dance and the circular dance. 329/323 BC. Athens. Acropolis Museum. Athens. Greece.

. Nogaku zue . English: As Tobosaku dances in his voluminous court robes, the chorus in this play relates an ancient Chinese legend. When the Queen Mother of the West visited the court of Emperor Wu Ti, she brought ten peaches, each of which would bring three thousand years of life to the eater. Tobosaku (Tung Fang-so in Chinese) stole three peaches and ate them, thus attaining virtual immortality. The actor playing Tobosaku wears the mask of a happy old man. At left is a hanging scroll depicting a descending phoenix-an emblem of imperial authority as well as a vehicle for immortals. . 1899 ( Stock Photo

RMP75KWX–. Nogaku zue . English: As Tobosaku dances in his voluminous court robes, the chorus in this play relates an ancient Chinese legend. When the Queen Mother of the West visited the court of Emperor Wu Ti, she brought ten peaches, each of which would bring three thousand years of life to the eater. Tobosaku (Tung Fang-so in Chinese) stole three peaches and ate them, thus attaining virtual immortality. The actor playing Tobosaku wears the mask of a happy old man. At left is a hanging scroll depicting a descending phoenix-an emblem of imperial authority as well as a vehicle for immortals. . 1899 (

(160203) -- QUITO, Feb. 2, 2016 -- Chinese ambassador to Ecuador Wang Yulin (C) pose with members of the artistic group of Henan during a presentation as part of celebrations for the upcoming Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, at the Theater of the House of Culture in Quito, capital of Ecuador, on Feb. 2, 2016. According to local press, ancient dances and displays of martial arts delighted the audience by event presented by the artistic group of Henan province, in China, as part of celebrations for the upcoming Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year Chinese to be held on February 8 this y Stock Photo

RM2RNAP0G–(160203) -- QUITO, Feb. 2, 2016 -- Chinese ambassador to Ecuador Wang Yulin (C) pose with members of the artistic group of Henan during a presentation as part of celebrations for the upcoming Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, at the Theater of the House of Culture in Quito, capital of Ecuador, on Feb. 2, 2016. According to local press, ancient dances and displays of martial arts delighted the audience by event presented by the artistic group of Henan province, in China, as part of celebrations for the upcoming Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year Chinese to be held on February 8 this y

Aspendos, Turkey, balconies of an ancient amphitheathre Stock Photo

RF2WYR73J–Aspendos, Turkey, balconies of an ancient amphitheathre

RM2WPPFRE–Pagani, Salerno, Italy. 8th Mar, 2024. In the city of Southern Italy the faithful to Our Lady of Carmel, called Madonna delle Galline, after the blessing of the painting in the church I expose the painting with the sacred image of the Madonna in the central street of the village to show it to all devotees. The painting is raised in the air with strings. The faithful play ancient folk songs and dance ancient dances. There is also the launch of white doves. This a month before the religious procession of the statue of the Madonna through the streets of the town of Campania. (Credit Image: © Pas

ancient world, Greece, dance, dancer, votive relief, 5th century BC, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2G3KTF2–ancient world, Greece, dance, dancer, votive relief, 5th century BC, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

RME94B8F–Dances and music

RFC2CY5T–Life in ancient Greece, from left: Greek priest, sacrifice, dancer, fluete player, historical illustration

My girls dancing owl and pumpkin figure Stock Photo

RMCW1RPM–My girls dancing owl and pumpkin figure

An old engraving of an impressive maypole in the City of London with the church of St Andrew Undershaft in the background. Dancers and musicians are at its base. The maypole is a tall wooden pole erected as a part of various European folk festivals, around which a maypole dancing often takes place. May Day is an ancient public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May or the first Monday of May. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities. Stock Photo

RM2CB6YP7–An old engraving of an impressive maypole in the City of London with the church of St Andrew Undershaft in the background. Dancers and musicians are at its base. The maypole is a tall wooden pole erected as a part of various European folk festivals, around which a maypole dancing often takes place. May Day is an ancient public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May or the first Monday of May. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities.

Four smiling female entertainers perform in bright red costumes during a Hawaiian luau that features native food and dances at a holiday resort on the island of Maui in Hawaii, USA. A luau is the best place for visitors to see traditional hula dancing where ancient Hawaiian stories are told with the dancers’ hands and arms. Dances of other Polynesian cultures often are part of the show, especially by Tahitian otea dancers like those seen here. They are easily identified by tall elaborate headdresses, coconut shell tops, and big grass skirts that vibrate with the girls’ rapidly-shaking hips. Stock Photo

RM2D14RP4–Four smiling female entertainers perform in bright red costumes during a Hawaiian luau that features native food and dances at a holiday resort on the island of Maui in Hawaii, USA. A luau is the best place for visitors to see traditional hula dancing where ancient Hawaiian stories are told with the dancers’ hands and arms. Dances of other Polynesian cultures often are part of the show, especially by Tahitian otea dancers like those seen here. They are easily identified by tall elaborate headdresses, coconut shell tops, and big grass skirts that vibrate with the girls’ rapidly-shaking hips.

The legends of the Iroquois, the dances before the great spirit. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1885 Stock Photo

RM2HD3WY7–The legends of the Iroquois, the dances before the great spirit. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1885

Traditional dances of the Caroline Islands, Micronesia, 19th century. Men with tattoos, wearing loincloths, dancing with sticks. Carolians on Guam at top. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi after Jacques Etienne Victor Arago from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Florence, 1834. Stock Photo

RM2BT5G4F–Traditional dances of the Caroline Islands, Micronesia, 19th century. Men with tattoos, wearing loincloths, dancing with sticks. Carolians on Guam at top. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi after Jacques Etienne Victor Arago from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Florence, 1834.

Bes and Beset Late period (722-332 BC ) Bes puts out tongue, Beset dances with Tambourine Egypt, Egyptian. ( Bes is an Ancient Egyptian deity worshipped as a protector of households and, in particular, of mothers, children and childbirth. Bes the defender of everything good and the enemy of all that is bad. ) Stock Photo

RMR9F41T–Bes and Beset Late period (722-332 BC ) Bes puts out tongue, Beset dances with Tambourine Egypt, Egyptian. ( Bes is an Ancient Egyptian deity worshipped as a protector of households and, in particular, of mothers, children and childbirth. Bes the defender of everything good and the enemy of all that is bad. )

A mask and drum used in Chinese dragon dances. They are used in a ritual to seek good luck . In Manhattan, New York City. Stock Photo

RMHHWC02–A mask and drum used in Chinese dragon dances. They are used in a ritual to seek good luck . In Manhattan, New York City.

Balinese dance is a very ancient dance tradition that is a part of the religious and artistic expression among the Balinese people, native to Bali island, Indonesia. Balinese dance is dynamic, angular and intensely expressive. The Balinese dancers express the story of dance-drama through the whole bodily gestures; fingers, hands and body gestures to head and eyes movements. There is a great richness of dance forms and styles in Bali; and particularly notable are those ritualistic dance dramas which involve Rangda, the witch, and the great beast Barong. Most dances in Bali are connected to Hi Stock Photo

RM2B02EN0–Balinese dance is a very ancient dance tradition that is a part of the religious and artistic expression among the Balinese people, native to Bali island, Indonesia. Balinese dance is dynamic, angular and intensely expressive. The Balinese dancers express the story of dance-drama through the whole bodily gestures; fingers, hands and body gestures to head and eyes movements. There is a great richness of dance forms and styles in Bali; and particularly notable are those ritualistic dance dramas which involve Rangda, the witch, and the great beast Barong. Most dances in Bali are connected to Hi

In the city of Southern Italy the faithful to Our Lady of Carmel, called Madonna delle Galline, after the blessing of the painting in the church I expose the painting with the sacred image of the Madonna in the central street of the village to show it to all devotees. The painting is raised in the air with strings. The faithful play ancient folk songs and dance ancient dances. There is also the launch of white doves. This a month before the religious procession of the statue of the Madonna through the streets of the town of Campania. (Photo by Pasquale Senatore/Pacific Press) (Photo by Pasqua Stock Photo

RM2WPPF51–In the city of Southern Italy the faithful to Our Lady of Carmel, called Madonna delle Galline, after the blessing of the painting in the church I expose the painting with the sacred image of the Madonna in the central street of the village to show it to all devotees. The painting is raised in the air with strings. The faithful play ancient folk songs and dance ancient dances. There is also the launch of white doves. This a month before the religious procession of the statue of the Madonna through the streets of the town of Campania. (Photo by Pasquale Senatore/Pacific Press) (Photo by Pasqua

Dance of Helena. Dances of ancient Greece. Liebig collectors card, 1942 Stock Photo

RMJF8YB2–Dance of Helena. Dances of ancient Greece. Liebig collectors card, 1942

Europe, UK, England, Wiltshire. A 4 year old girl dances at Stonehenge. Stock Photo

RMT0N9J7–Europe, UK, England, Wiltshire. A 4 year old girl dances at Stonehenge.

1932 ca. : The italian music composer OTTORINO RESPIGHI ( 1879 - 1936 ) , musicologist, pianist, violist and violinist. He is best known for his Roman trilogy and the three suites of Ancient Airs and Dances . At fascist ACCADEMIA D' ITALIA from 1932 . Caricature from magazine ITALIA LETTERARIA - MUSICA CLASSICA - CLASSICAL - OPERA - COMPOSITORE LIRICO - portrait - ritratto - LIRICA - MUSICISTA - MUSICA ---- ARCHIVIO GBB Stock Photo

RM2P99NJM–1932 ca. : The italian music composer OTTORINO RESPIGHI ( 1879 - 1936 ) , musicologist, pianist, violist and violinist. He is best known for his Roman trilogy and the three suites of Ancient Airs and Dances . At fascist ACCADEMIA D' ITALIA from 1932 . Caricature from magazine ITALIA LETTERARIA - MUSICA CLASSICA - CLASSICAL - OPERA - COMPOSITORE LIRICO - portrait - ritratto - LIRICA - MUSICISTA - MUSICA ---- ARCHIVIO GBB

Armenian beauty . Passant beauties of Armenia clasping fingers in a nationa;l dance . Old customa and traditions die hard in Armenia and the people still cling to their ancient mode of dress and their picturesque folk dances and games . 7 September 1935 Stock Photo

RM2BTPM84–Armenian beauty . Passant beauties of Armenia clasping fingers in a nationa;l dance . Old customa and traditions die hard in Armenia and the people still cling to their ancient mode of dress and their picturesque folk dances and games . 7 September 1935

African tribal dances on vintage french postage stamp Stock Photo

RF2WDCAJH–African tribal dances on vintage french postage stamp

Aug. 08, 1955 - Daughter of the Indonesian Ambassador Rehearses. her name means ''Very Much Beloved'': Mrs. Suharmi Sentanu - daughter of the Indonesian Ambassador to London was to be seen at her London home this afternoon rehearsing for the dance which she is to give for the guests - at the reception which is being held by her father next week. The reception is to mark the 10th. anniversary of the Proclamation of Indonesia's Independence. The name Suharmi means ''Very Much Beloved'' . The dances which she and other Indonesian young ladies are to give are typical of ancient Indonesia Stock Photo

RME0MHWN–Aug. 08, 1955 - Daughter of the Indonesian Ambassador Rehearses. her name means ''Very Much Beloved'': Mrs. Suharmi Sentanu - daughter of the Indonesian Ambassador to London was to be seen at her London home this afternoon rehearsing for the dance which she is to give for the guests - at the reception which is being held by her father next week. The reception is to mark the 10th. anniversary of the Proclamation of Indonesia's Independence. The name Suharmi means ''Very Much Beloved'' . The dances which she and other Indonesian young ladies are to give are typical of ancient Indonesia

RM2WPPFWF–Pagani, Salerno, Italy. 8th Mar, 2024. In the city of Southern Italy the faithful to Our Lady of Carmel, called Madonna delle Galline, after the blessing of the painting in the church I expose the painting with the sacred image of the Madonna in the central street of the village to show it to all devotees. The painting is raised in the air with strings. The faithful play ancient folk songs and dance ancient dances. There is also the launch of white doves. This a month before the religious procession of the statue of the Madonna through the streets of the town of Campania. (Credit Image: © Pas

RM2G3KTEC–ancient world, Greece, dance, dancer, votive relief, 5th century BC, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

Third set of the Queen's country dances Stock Photo

RMEHN89X–Third set of the Queen's country dances

RFW0DH25–dancer

Hebron, West Bank. 07th Mar, 2023. An Israeli soldier dances during the annual Purim Parade on Shuhada St in Hebron, West Bank, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The Jewish festival of Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jews from genocide in ancient Persia as told in the Book of Esther. Photo by Debbie Hill/ Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2P65DX9–Hebron, West Bank. 07th Mar, 2023. An Israeli soldier dances during the annual Purim Parade on Shuhada St in Hebron, West Bank, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The Jewish festival of Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jews from genocide in ancient Persia as told in the Book of Esther. Photo by Debbie Hill/ Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News

An old engraving featuring a procession bringing a maypole in ready to be erected on May Day (1 May or the first Monday of May). The pole is on wheels pulled by bullocks. The maypole is a tall wooden pole erected as a part of various European folk festivals, around which a maypole dancing often takes place. May Day is an ancient public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May or the first Monday of May. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities. Stock Photo

RM2CB6YPR–An old engraving featuring a procession bringing a maypole in ready to be erected on May Day (1 May or the first Monday of May). The pole is on wheels pulled by bullocks. The maypole is a tall wooden pole erected as a part of various European folk festivals, around which a maypole dancing often takes place. May Day is an ancient public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May or the first Monday of May. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities.

young Namgi's dancer Alert Bay dances welcome Stock Photo

RMCFCMWN–young Namgi's dancer Alert Bay dances welcome

RM2H9FY9F–The legends of the Iroquois, the dances before the great spirit. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1885

Zaozhuang, China's Shandong Province. 2nd Oct, 2017. An actress dances for tourists on the city wall of Taierzhuang ancient town in Zaozhuang, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 2, 2017. Credit: Sun Zhongzhe/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMKC4XRE–Zaozhuang, China's Shandong Province. 2nd Oct, 2017. An actress dances for tourists on the city wall of Taierzhuang ancient town in Zaozhuang, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 2, 2017. Credit: Sun Zhongzhe/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

1987, children holding on tightly to a ribbon as they dance around the maypole, Poppleton, England, UK. A ceremonial folk dance around a tall pole decorated with flowers and ribbons, the maypole dance is an ancient tradition dating back centuries to dances around trees to celebrate the arrival of spring. At the village green in Poppleton, York, children from the primary school have danced around a maypole every year since 1945. Stock Photo

RM2HW2MX8–1987, children holding on tightly to a ribbon as they dance around the maypole, Poppleton, England, UK. A ceremonial folk dance around a tall pole decorated with flowers and ribbons, the maypole dance is an ancient tradition dating back centuries to dances around trees to celebrate the arrival of spring. At the village green in Poppleton, York, children from the primary school have danced around a maypole every year since 1945.

Travelers and foreigners are relax and drinking coffee at Coffee shop and watching hot dances shows in Shanghai Xintiandi. Stock Photo

RMAY66PA–Travelers and foreigners are relax and drinking coffee at Coffee shop and watching hot dances shows in Shanghai Xintiandi.

RM2B02CA1–Balinese dance is a very ancient dance tradition that is a part of the religious and artistic expression among the Balinese people, native to Bali island, Indonesia. Balinese dance is dynamic, angular and intensely expressive. The Balinese dancers express the story of dance-drama through the whole bodily gestures; fingers, hands and body gestures to head and eyes movements. There is a great richness of dance forms and styles in Bali; and particularly notable are those ritualistic dance dramas which involve Rangda, the witch, and the great beast Barong. Most dances in Bali are connected to Hin

RM2WPPF4R–In the city of Southern Italy the faithful to Our Lady of Carmel, called Madonna delle Galline, after the blessing of the painting in the church I expose the painting with the sacred image of the Madonna in the central street of the village to show it to all devotees. The painting is raised in the air with strings. The faithful play ancient folk songs and dance ancient dances. There is also the launch of white doves. This a month before the religious procession of the statue of the Madonna through the streets of the town of Campania. (Photo by Pasquale Senatore/Pacific Press) (Photo by Pasqua

Funeral dance. Dances of ancient Greece. Liebig collectors card, 1942 Stock Photo

RMJF8YB3–Funeral dance. Dances of ancient Greece. Liebig collectors card, 1942

The 'nacchere' is a typical musical instrument of southern Italy used during the popular festivals of peasants as an accompaniment to dances and songs Stock Photo

RF2BGCT9N–The 'nacchere' is a typical musical instrument of southern Italy used during the popular festivals of peasants as an accompaniment to dances and songs

Shangri La, China - February 28 2019: People dance together traditional tibetan dances in circle at night in the heart of the Shangri La old town in Stock Photo

RFW49JHE–Shangri La, China - February 28 2019: People dance together traditional tibetan dances in circle at night in the heart of the Shangri La old town in

LYON, FRANCE, May 22, 2022 : Shows of sword fights and medieval dances in costumes take place in Vieux-Lyon during the Fete de la Renaissance (Renaiss Stock Photo

RF2J9GBN7–LYON, FRANCE, May 22, 2022 : Shows of sword fights and medieval dances in costumes take place in Vieux-Lyon during the Fete de la Renaissance (Renaiss

200625 -- QIANDONGNAN, June 25, 2020 -- Aerial photo taken on June 25, 2020 shows villagers performing dragon dances during the Dragon Boat Festival at the Longli ancient town in Jinping County, southwest China s Guizhou Province. The Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is traditionally celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month on Chinese lunar calendar. It falls on June 25 this year. Photo by /Xinhua CHINA-DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION-AERIAL VIEW CN YangxXiaohai PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Stock Photo

RM2RPYCXY–200625 -- QIANDONGNAN, June 25, 2020 -- Aerial photo taken on June 25, 2020 shows villagers performing dragon dances during the Dragon Boat Festival at the Longli ancient town in Jinping County, southwest China s Guizhou Province. The Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is traditionally celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month on Chinese lunar calendar. It falls on June 25 this year. Photo by /Xinhua CHINA-DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION-AERIAL VIEW CN YangxXiaohai PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

Sep. 09, 1967 - The Traditional Folklore Festival In South West Bulgaria. The traditional folklore festival took place in the beautiful place of Predela, situated between the Rila and Pirin Mountains in South West Bulgaria. Melodious local folk songs were sung and graceful dances of the region were performed. Various old folk customs were demonstrated by men and women dressed in ancient costumes. Photo Shows:- A men's group performing one of the national dances during the festival. Stock Photo

RME0XTNH–Sep. 09, 1967 - The Traditional Folklore Festival In South West Bulgaria. The traditional folklore festival took place in the beautiful place of Predela, situated between the Rila and Pirin Mountains in South West Bulgaria. Melodious local folk songs were sung and graceful dances of the region were performed. Various old folk customs were demonstrated by men and women dressed in ancient costumes. Photo Shows:- A men's group performing one of the national dances during the festival.

RM2WPPFW6–Pagani, Salerno, Italy. 8th Mar, 2024. In the city of Southern Italy the faithful to Our Lady of Carmel, called Madonna delle Galline, after the blessing of the painting in the church I expose the painting with the sacred image of the Madonna in the central street of the village to show it to all devotees. The painting is raised in the air with strings. The faithful play ancient folk songs and dance ancient dances. There is also the launch of white doves. This a month before the religious procession of the statue of the Madonna through the streets of the town of Campania. (Credit Image: © Pas

ancient world, Roman Empire, dance, dancers with cymbals, copper engraving after ancient illustration, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED Stock Photo

RM2R9XYPX–ancient world, Roman Empire, dance, dancers with cymbals, copper engraving after ancient illustration, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED

An analysis of Country Dancing: wherein are displayed all the figures ever used in country dances, etc. - caption: ''The five positions of dancing'.' An analysis of Country Dancing wherein are displayed all the Stock Photo

RMEYRJBT–An analysis of Country Dancing: wherein are displayed all the figures ever used in country dances, etc. - caption: ''The five positions of dancing'.' An analysis of Country Dancing wherein are displayed all the

RFW0DJMB–tahiti

Jerusalem, Israel. 25th Mar, 2024. A man wears a costume and dances in the first Purim parade in Jerusalem since 1982, 42 years, on Monday, March 25, 2024. Tens of thousands of Israelis came out to watch the parade during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, while 134 hostages are still held by Hamas in Gaza. Purim celebrates the deliverance of the Jews from a plot to exterminate them in ancient Persian 2,5000 years ago. Photo by Debbie Hill/ Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2WWPHT8–Jerusalem, Israel. 25th Mar, 2024. A man wears a costume and dances in the first Purim parade in Jerusalem since 1982, 42 years, on Monday, March 25, 2024. Tens of thousands of Israelis came out to watch the parade during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, while 134 hostages are still held by Hamas in Gaza. Purim celebrates the deliverance of the Jews from a plot to exterminate them in ancient Persian 2,5000 years ago. Photo by Debbie Hill/ Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News

An old engraving of dancers on the streets on May Day. Here garlands are strung above the dancing women and male 'bucklers' brandish their swords ('swash-buckling'). Making floral garlands is one of the ancient May Day traditions. May garlands meant the coming of summer. May Day is an ancient public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May or the first Monday of May. It is a festival of spring and a current traditional spring holiday in many European cultures. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities. Stock Photo

RM2CB6YNR–An old engraving of dancers on the streets on May Day. Here garlands are strung above the dancing women and male 'bucklers' brandish their swords ('swash-buckling'). Making floral garlands is one of the ancient May Day traditions. May garlands meant the coming of summer. May Day is an ancient public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May or the first Monday of May. It is a festival of spring and a current traditional spring holiday in many European cultures. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities.

People participate in the 23rd Prometheia festival held in Litochoro, Greece on July 7, 2018. Torchlight procession to celebrate the ancient Greek gods at the foothills of Mount Olympus. The ceremony-festival is called 'Promithia' to honor Prometheus. More than 2000 people attended the torch relay and then to the local open theater for dances and theatrical plays. This year ritual honor Alexander the Great. People arrived in Olympus mountain from all over Greece and Europe. There was even a baby 28 days old in participating with the mother. The ceremonies took place in Dion with a chanting rit Stock Photo

RM2KAYY4C–People participate in the 23rd Prometheia festival held in Litochoro, Greece on July 7, 2018. Torchlight procession to celebrate the ancient Greek gods at the foothills of Mount Olympus. The ceremony-festival is called 'Promithia' to honor Prometheus. More than 2000 people attended the torch relay and then to the local open theater for dances and theatrical plays. This year ritual honor Alexander the Great. People arrived in Olympus mountain from all over Greece and Europe. There was even a baby 28 days old in participating with the mother. The ceremonies took place in Dion with a chanting rit

Castletownshend, Ireland. 14th July, 2018. The Ancient Men Morris Dancers on a tour of West Cork & South Kerry stopped off in Castletownshend to perform under the Apple Trees of Lills Bar several well known drought breaking dances!! Hopefully the performances will bring the rains. Credit: aphperspective/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMP91K64–Castletownshend, Ireland. 14th July, 2018. The Ancient Men Morris Dancers on a tour of West Cork & South Kerry stopped off in Castletownshend to perform under the Apple Trees of Lills Bar several well known drought breaking dances!! Hopefully the performances will bring the rains. Credit: aphperspective/Alamy Live News

Urumqi, China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. 7th July, 2019. A local resident dances to the music at a tea house in the ancient city of Kashgar, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 7, 2019. Credit: Zhao Ge/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2A16HPX–Urumqi, China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. 7th July, 2019. A local resident dances to the music at a tea house in the ancient city of Kashgar, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 7, 2019. Credit: Zhao Ge/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

RM2HW2MXT–1987, children holding on tightly to a ribbon as they dance around the maypole, Poppleton, England, UK. A ceremonial folk dance around a tall pole decorated with flowers and ribbons, the maypole dance is an ancient tradition dating back centuries to dances around trees to celebrate the arrival of spring. At the village green in Poppleton, York, children from the primary school have danced around a maypole every year since 1945.

May Day is a public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May. It is an ancient northern hemisphere spring festival and a traditional spring holiday in many cultures. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities. In 14th Century England, traditional English May Day rites and celebrations include crowning a May Queen and the maypole. Historically, Morris dancing has been linked to May Day celebrations derived from the pagan Anglo-Saxon customs held during 'Þrimilci-mōnaþ' (the Old English name for the month of May meaning Month of Three Milkings). Stock Photo

RMP03PN7–May Day is a public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May. It is an ancient northern hemisphere spring festival and a traditional spring holiday in many cultures. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities. In 14th Century England, traditional English May Day rites and celebrations include crowning a May Queen and the maypole. Historically, Morris dancing has been linked to May Day celebrations derived from the pagan Anglo-Saxon customs held during 'Þrimilci-mōnaþ' (the Old English name for the month of May meaning Month of Three Milkings).

Vietnam: A group of four dancers, Tonkin, c. 1905. Ca trù, also known as hát cô đầu or hát nói, is a genre of musical storytelling from northern Vietnam, performed by a featuring female vocalist. It combined entertaining wealthy clients with performing religious songs for the royal court. Traditional Vietnamese dance includes several different forms. These include: dance as performed in Vietnamese theatre and opera, dances performed at festivals, and royal dances of the imperial court. Dance is thought to have been an integral part of Vietnamese culture since ancient times. Stock Photo

RM2B01D13–Vietnam: A group of four dancers, Tonkin, c. 1905. Ca trù, also known as hát cô đầu or hát nói, is a genre of musical storytelling from northern Vietnam, performed by a featuring female vocalist. It combined entertaining wealthy clients with performing religious songs for the royal court. Traditional Vietnamese dance includes several different forms. These include: dance as performed in Vietnamese theatre and opera, dances performed at festivals, and royal dances of the imperial court. Dance is thought to have been an integral part of Vietnamese culture since ancient times.

RM2WPPF37–In the city of Southern Italy the faithful to Our Lady of Carmel, called Madonna delle Galline, after the blessing of the painting in the church I expose the painting with the sacred image of the Madonna in the central street of the village to show it to all devotees. The painting is raised in the air with strings. The faithful play ancient folk songs and dance ancient dances. There is also the launch of white doves. This a month before the religious procession of the statue of the Madonna through the streets of the town of Campania. (Photo by Pasquale Senatore/Pacific Press) (Photo by Pasqua

Tratta dance chorus. Dances of ancient Greece. Liebig collectors card, 1942 Stock Photo

RMJF8YB1–Tratta dance chorus. Dances of ancient Greece. Liebig collectors card, 1942

Nordborg, Denmark - August 10, 2013: Middel Age festival at the lake, dancers and musicians show ancient music and dances. Stock Photo

RMJ2TWDW–Nordborg, Denmark - August 10, 2013: Middel Age festival at the lake, dancers and musicians show ancient music and dances.

RFW49D4B–Shangri La, China - February 28 2019: People dance together traditional tibetan dances in circle at night in the heart of the Shangri La old town in

RF2J9GBMW–LYON, FRANCE, May 22, 2022 : Shows of sword fights and medieval dances in costumes take place in Vieux-Lyon during the Fete de la Renaissance (Renaiss

RM2RPYCWK–200625 -- QIANDONGNAN, June 25, 2020 -- Aerial photo taken on June 25, 2020 shows villagers performing dragon dances during the Dragon Boat Festival at the Longli ancient town in Jinping County, southwest China s Guizhou Province. The Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is traditionally celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month on Chinese lunar calendar. It falls on June 25 this year. Photo by /Xinhua CHINA-DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION-AERIAL VIEW CN YangxXiaohai PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

PUPPETRY is an ancient art which the MANDALAY MARIONETTES THEATER is keeping alive - MANDALAY, MYANMAR Stock Photo

RMFJ2F2G–PUPPETRY is an ancient art which the MANDALAY MARIONETTES THEATER is keeping alive - MANDALAY, MYANMAR

RM2WPPFR4–Pagani, Salerno, Italy. 8th Mar, 2024. In the city of Southern Italy the faithful to Our Lady of Carmel, called Madonna delle Galline, after the blessing of the painting in the church I expose the painting with the sacred image of the Madonna in the central street of the village to show it to all devotees. The painting is raised in the air with strings. The faithful play ancient folk songs and dance ancient dances. There is also the launch of white doves. This a month before the religious procession of the statue of the Madonna through the streets of the town of Campania. (Credit Image: © Pas

ancient world, Greece, dance, Ionic dancer, circa 5th century BC, wood engraving, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2R9XYPP–ancient world, Greece, dance, Ionic dancer, circa 5th century BC, wood engraving, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

Dances; national, demicharacter, ballet, esthetic, interpretive and folk, fully described, and with appropriate music for each, for use in American dancing academies and schools (1915) Stock Photo

RMFMGC66–Dances; national, demicharacter, ballet, esthetic, interpretive and folk, fully described, and with appropriate music for each, for use in American dancing academies and schools (1915)

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Serie Götter des Altertums, Griechenland, Zeuss, religöse Tänze zu Ehren des Zeus / Ancient gods series, Greece, Zeuss, religious dances in honor of Zeus, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital verbesserte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei Stock Photo

RF2J070CB–Serie Götter des Altertums, Griechenland, Zeuss, religöse Tänze zu Ehren des Zeus / Ancient gods series, Greece, Zeuss, religious dances in honor of Zeus, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital verbesserte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei

An old engraving of a May Day dance, the 'Milkmaids Garland', which was practiced until the early 19th century. The milkmaids would dress up in their best clothes and dance in the streets. A donation from passers-by was expected. A 'garland' (a pyramid of tankards, plates and flagons decorated with flowers) was paraded by the milkmaids or carried by a porter. May Day is an ancient public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May or the first Monday of May. It is a festival of spring. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities. Stock Photo

RM2CB6YP0–An old engraving of a May Day dance, the 'Milkmaids Garland', which was practiced until the early 19th century. The milkmaids would dress up in their best clothes and dance in the streets. A donation from passers-by was expected. A 'garland' (a pyramid of tankards, plates and flagons decorated with flowers) was paraded by the milkmaids or carried by a porter. May Day is an ancient public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May or the first Monday of May. It is a festival of spring. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities.

RM2KAYY3C–People participate in the 23rd Prometheia festival held in Litochoro, Greece on July 7, 2018. Torchlight procession to celebrate the ancient Greek gods at the foothills of Mount Olympus. The ceremony-festival is called 'Promithia' to honor Prometheus. More than 2000 people attended the torch relay and then to the local open theater for dances and theatrical plays. This year ritual honor Alexander the Great. People arrived in Olympus mountain from all over Greece and Europe. There was even a baby 28 days old in participating with the mother. The ceremonies took place in Dion with a chanting rit

RMP91K6K–Castletownshend, Ireland. 14th July, 2018. The Ancient Men Morris Dancers on a tour of West Cork & South Kerry stopped off in Castletownshend to perform under the Apple Trees of Lills Bar several well known drought breaking dances!! Hopefully the performances will bring the rains. Credit: aphperspective/Alamy Live News

Huaihua, China's Hunan Province. 25th Sep, 2016. Bridegroom Shen Kai dances in a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony in the ancient town of Hongjiang in Huaihua City, central China's Hunan Province, Sept. 25, 2016. © Yin Zhong/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMH2A0JA–Huaihua, China's Hunan Province. 25th Sep, 2016. Bridegroom Shen Kai dances in a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony in the ancient town of Hongjiang in Huaihua City, central China's Hunan Province, Sept. 25, 2016. © Yin Zhong/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

Helston, Cornwall, UK. 8th May 2013. Helston Flora day is held annually on the 8th May. It is an ancient festival that celebrates the end of winter and mark the new spring season. Shops and houses are decorated with floral displays. Dances are held throughout the day and couples dance for miles along the city streets in and out of shops and houses, accompanied by the town band. Once the big bass drum strikes at 7am the first dance commences. The childrens dance. Credit: Bob Sharples / Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RFD7HNXX–Helston, Cornwall, UK. 8th May 2013. Helston Flora day is held annually on the 8th May. It is an ancient festival that celebrates the end of winter and mark the new spring season. Shops and houses are decorated with floral displays. Dances are held throughout the day and couples dance for miles along the city streets in and out of shops and houses, accompanied by the town band. Once the big bass drum strikes at 7am the first dance commences. The childrens dance. Credit: Bob Sharples / Alamy Live News

Aztec dancers performing traditional dances dressed in very colorful headdresses and colorful costumes. Stock Photo

RFPA5C95–Aztec dancers performing traditional dances dressed in very colorful headdresses and colorful costumes.

Brazilian indigenous elderly man ethnic group celebrate International Day of Indigenous Peoples with traditional songs and dances in typical costumes Stock Photo

RF2RH7REG–Brazilian indigenous elderly man ethnic group celebrate International Day of Indigenous Peoples with traditional songs and dances in typical costumes

RM2WPPF43–In the city of Southern Italy the faithful to Our Lady of Carmel, called Madonna delle Galline, after the blessing of the painting in the church I expose the painting with the sacred image of the Madonna in the central street of the village to show it to all devotees. The painting is raised in the air with strings. The faithful play ancient folk songs and dance ancient dances. There is also the launch of white doves. This a month before the religious procession of the statue of the Madonna through the streets of the town of Campania. (Photo by Pasquale Senatore/Pacific Press) (Photo by Pasqua

Dance of the wine press (pas de deux). Dances of ancient Greece. Liebig collectors card, 1942 Stock Photo

RMJF8YAY–Dance of the wine press (pas de deux). Dances of ancient Greece. Liebig collectors card, 1942

TRADITIONAL NAXI DANCES IN SIFANG JIE MAIN PLAZA OF LIJIANG, ANCIENT CAPITAL OF NAXI KINGDOM, YUNNAN, CHINA, UNESCO HERITAGE 1997 Stock Photo

RF2BWN9GT–TRADITIONAL NAXI DANCES IN SIFANG JIE MAIN PLAZA OF LIJIANG, ANCIENT CAPITAL OF NAXI KINGDOM, YUNNAN, CHINA, UNESCO HERITAGE 1997

South Asia Sri Lanka Fort Galle Kolam traditional Wooden Mask Gini Raksha Fire Devil town centre ancient harbour port festivals cultural dances Stock Photo

RF2B7GAP1–South Asia Sri Lanka Fort Galle Kolam traditional Wooden Mask Gini Raksha Fire Devil town centre ancient harbour port festivals cultural dances

RF2J9GBN0–LYON, FRANCE, May 22, 2022 : Shows of sword fights and medieval dances in costumes take place in Vieux-Lyon during the Fete de la Renaissance (Renaiss

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