War dance

A war dance is a dance involving mock combat, usually in reference to tribal warrior societies where such dances were performed as a ritual connected with endemic warfare. Martial arts in various cultures can be performed in dance-like settings for various reasons, such as for evoking ferocity in preparation for battle or showing off skill in a more stylized manner. Many such martial arts incorporate music, especially strong percussive rhythms. Examples of such war dances include: A'rda - In Kuwait.
El-Tahteeb in upper Egypt
Buza - From Russia.
Panther Dance - Burmese Bando with swords (dha)
Gymnopaidiai - ancient Sparta
European Sword dance or Weapon dance of various kinds
Haka - New Zealand
Sabre Dance - depicted in Khachaturian's ballet Gayane
Maasai moran (warrior age-set) dances
Aduk-Aduk - Brunei
Ayyalah - Qatar
Khattak Dance - Afghanistan and Pakistan
Brazil's Capoeira, as well as some similar Afro-Caribbean arts
Dannsa Biodag - Scotland and Scottish sword dances
Hula & Lua - from the traditions of indigenous Hawaiian
Combat Hopak - From Ukraine
Yolah - From Oman/UAE

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Translation of "War dance"

German: Kampftanz.