þjóðdans
Þjóðdans is the Icelandic term for traditional folk dance. It encompasses dances historically performed by Icelandic communities, passed down through generations, and preserved through teaching, workshops, and cultural programs. The term is used broadly to describe both rural social dances and choreographed pieces that reflect local and national traditions.
In practice, þjóðdans is typically participatory, with people dancing in circles, lines, or as couples. Movements
Historically, many Icelandic dances trace roots to broader European folk traditions, later adapted to Icelandic social
Þjóðdans occupies a place in Icelandic cultural heritage as a living practice and a subject of study