Jewish dances is usually first experienced at wedding receptions. They are a time for joyous celebration, much food, laughter, and of course, lively, with a traditional flare, but not old looking at all! The family generations inherit the gifts of Jewish customs. The culturally connected customs is going strong at the many family celebrations. In fact, non-Jewish connected celebrations are adopting these Jewish dances.
Why Are Jewish Dances Important?
Traditional Jewish wedding dances don’t look traditional until you trace it back in history. They are an integral part of the wedding reception. They attest to a rich cultural heritage and a desire to respect time-honored Jewish customs and traditions.
The Circle Dance
These dances known as “circle dances” and allow the guests to bless the couple to reflect the idea that their love should be like a circle, infinite and never-ending.
Perhaps the most famous and recognized dance at Jewish weddings is the lively and energetic Hora. This is the key dance! The origins are from the country, Romania. This circle dance is a fun inclusion for the Bar and Bat Mitzvah teenagers too. The coming of age ceremony followed by a celebration reception.
How To Succeed Doing Jewish Wedding Dancing?
The bride and groom hold opposite ends of a handkerchief or linen napkins. All the while being lifted into the air on chairs by the guests who are honoring them as King and Queen of the night.
A large circle of family and friends will form around them and move in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction while incorporating various dance movements such as grapevine like steps, kicks, weaving, and bopping. The circle will often come in close around the couple and then expand.
The music song is called Hava Nagila. Most DJs and live wedding bands have the ensemble, fast-paced music on this list.
It is available as a documentary where you can learn all about it. It is called Hava Nagila (The Movie). You can find it on Netflix and DVD.
Don’t miss out on the fun! It is memorable!
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