ball de gitanes
['baʎ də ʒiˈtanəs]
CA
A traditional Catalan circle dance, typically performed in festivals and community gatherings, where participants hold hands and dance in a circle to the accompaniment of a sardana band.
Avui a la plaça hi haurà una ball de gitanes oberta a tothom.
Today there will be an open ball de gitanes for everyone in the square.
Etymology
The term derives from Catalan 'ball' (dance) and 'gitanes' (gypsies), reflecting the popular belief that the dance originated with Romani communities in Catalonia. It emerged as a folk dance in the 19th century.
Memory Aid
Break down the phrase: 'ball' sounds like 'ball' (a gathering), and 'gitanes' refers to the Romani origins of this traditional circle dance.
Collocations
ball de gitanes popularball de gitanes tradicionalfer un ball de gitanes