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GHOST DANCE

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 The Ghost Dance refers to both a religious movement and a ceremonial dance that emerged among various Native American tribes in the late 19th century, particularly among the Plains Indians of North America. Here are the key aspects of the Ghost Dance:                               Ghost dance 1.Origin: The Ghost Dance movement was founded by a Northern Paiute spiritual leader named Wovoka, or Jack Wilson, around 1889. Wovoka had a vision during a solar eclipse, where he claimed to have been taken to the spirit world and received instructions from the Great Spirit. 2.Beliefs: Wovoka's teachings included the belief that performing the Ghost Dance would bring about a renewal of Native American traditions, reunite the living with deceased ancestors, and lead to the peaceful removal of white settlers from Native lands. He preached nonviolence and communal living among Native Americans. 3. Rituals: The Ghost D...
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CLASSICAL DANCE

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