As for dances done for social pleasure they are in the main of momentary significance and some of them still require a lot of energy and effort. Rarely are there dances which can be done for social pleasure and also have significance and some higher purpose.The most significant form of dance is not that of the professionals
One of the most important patterns was the circle dance. The circle stands for itself; it is closed to the surrounding world and to spectators.The circle, or ring, dance was seen as an earthly counterpart of the heavenly dance of the angels
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A circle is the ideal shape, arrangement, composition, you would not find this fascination in a dance which has any other shape or arrangement. There is something about a circle which is essential, foundational. A circle roots you, but also keeps you within, so you do not spin and shoot away. It just about stops you from doing that, otherwise with that speed and momentum, it is easy to imagine a dancer breaking off and careering away .
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