Springar

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The springar is a Norwegian couple's folk dance with an uneven 3
4
rhythm
, traditionally danced by a man and a woman. The man is given more opportunity to improvise his moves. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Norwegian Dances". Austin Scandinavian Dancing.
  2. "SPRING SPRINGAR SPREE". Mid-Atlantic Norwegian Dancers.