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Circles Quote by Curt Sachs

“Although the circle dance is known throughout the entire world,…” quote by Curt Sachs — Download Open image

“Although the circle dance is known throughout the entire world, the front dance is limited to the cultures of which the rectangular hut is a part.”

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