Egyptian Dance

When listing the list of the most famous ancient Egyptian paintings, it is impossible not to mention Egyptian Dance paintings. Dance played an important role in the culture of the ancient Egyptians. Music and dance are standard. A rhythmic dance was imprinted on the heart of the Egyptians, with people often working to the sound of songs and percussion instruments. The era of Ancient Egypt also saw the birth of street dancers who would delight passersby. Egyptian dance is divided into various genres depending on the participants and the occasion.

In particular, Egyptian Dance paintings show “dancing in pairs” in which two women dance together in a pair while another group plays music. Pair dance involves two men or two women dancing together. There are also collective dances where a group of trained performers will keep the audience entertained, but the most common are carnival dances with each dance unique to its particular celebration. In Egypt about 5,000 years ago, they created dances that were performed in rituals such as dancing to welcome kings, praising the gods or seeing off the dead, and even singing and dancing for the gods. daily leisure activities. The dances are often designed to perform quite sophisticatedly, in accordance with the rhythm. Because singing and dancing an important parts, helping to create joy in daily life, so not only in festivals but also in ordinary activities such as farming, raising livestock, and hunting the ancient Egyptians as well. often have very rhythmic and flexible labor movements.