sardana
/səɾˈða.nə/
CA
A traditional circular folk dance and music from Catalonia, Spain, typically performed at public gatherings and festivals.
La sardana es balla habitualment a la plaça major de Girona durant la festa major.
The sardana is typically danced in the main square of Girona during the main festival.
Etymology
The word comes from the Occitan word 'sardana', first recorded in the 16th century. It gained widespread popularity as a symbol of Catalan national identity in the late 19th century.
Memory Aid
Think 'sardana = Catalan circle dance' to remember its regional origin and circular formation.
Collocations
ballar sardanasardana catalanagrup de sardanesmúsica de sardanafesta de la sardana
Synonyms
dansa sardanista