Folklore Dance as Medium in Dance and Movement Therapy

The project will promote intercultural dialogue among young people from different backgrounds, as it will bring them together among the common aim - playing traditional folklore dances characteristic for the specific geographic location and not national or religious identity. ''Gluho glamocko kolo'' is characteristic for the region of western Bosnia, i.e. the area of the Glamoc plain surrounding the town of Glamoc. The Glamoc folk dress is characterised by extensive use of metal accessories, usually coins used to decorate garments. The metal accessories jingle during the dance, thus creating a characteristic sound.
The Gluho glamocko kolo is performed by men and women without instrumental or vocal accompaniment. The dancers form a ring holding hands. The ring leader sets various dance steps, usually consisting of jumps, for the dancers in the ring and shouts out various jokes at the dancers, expecting an equally witty retort. The dancing in the ring would go on for several hours without pause. The most important fact about ''Gluvo glamocko kolo'' is that it is protected by UNESCO as a world culturale heritage.