tantsija
Tantsija is Estonian for a dancer, a person who performs dance as a form of artistic expression. The word is formed from the verb tantsima (to dance) with the agent suffix -ija, functioning much like “dancer” in English. In everyday usage, tantsija can refer to anyone who dances professionally or as a hobby, depending on context.
Dancers work across many traditions and genres, including ballet, contemporary dance, folk dance, ballroom, and street
Training and profession typically involve formal technique, performance study, and often theory or pedagogy. Professional dancers
Cultural context is important for tantsija in Estonia. Folk dance has a long-standing place in national traditions,