| By
Linda Fudala-Tucker
Dance
has always played a role in the make-up of any given
culture, and last weekend at the Florida Folk Festival,
there seemed to be an unlimited variety. What was also
interesting, is that every one of the dance groups was
willing to teach and share their unique form of dance.

A
Hispanic and an Indian girl learn the salsa.

A dance troupe from Ghana brought high
energy, athletic dance to festival.

Dancers from Gainesville perform
600-year old folk dance originating from Southwest
England.
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Asian
girls get a lesson in Latin rythmns using sticks.

Brazilian
dancers delight an audience.

There was a 'whole lota shakin' goin'
on' during the Native American demonstration. |