Semantics of Dance and Symbolic Plastic Movements in Tuvan Ceremonial System

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Authors
Choygan, Sanchay
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Choygan, Sanchay: Tuvan State University 36 Lenin Str., Kyzyl, Republic Tuva, 667000, Russia;
Keywords
saltation; dance; shaman; sam; tsam; khamnaarak; devig; symbolic movement
Abstract

The article considers the Tuvans’ perception of dance. It analyses linguistic functioning of the words denoting dance and the notions associated with it. In Tuvan language, the concept of dance bears semantics of an ancient cult. It is stated that traditionally, the Tuvans perceived dance as a part of their ceremonial and ritual system

Pages
1002-1006
Paper at repository of SibFU
https://elib.sfu-kras.ru/handle/2311/33653