Country dance
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Country dance is a loose term for a variety of dance forms such as Clogging, Contradance, Cumbia, Galop, Mazurka, Minuet, Polka, Polonaise, Quadrille, Redowa, Schottische, and Two step.
Country dance overlaps with contemporary folk dance and ballroom dance. Most country dances and ballroom dances originated from folk dances, with gradual refinement over the years.
Some specific forms of country dance, such as English Country Dance refer to specific folk dances. The term "country dance" first appeared in the 16th century, before any of the above-mentioned dances paragraph came into existence.
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