Maypole dance — Dancing around the maypole, in Åmmeberg, Sweden Maypole dancing is a form of folk dance from western Europe, especially England, Basque Country, Sweden, Galicia, Portugal and Germany, Contents … Wikipedia
maypole dance — noun Usage: usually capitalized M : a folk dance in which long ribbons are woven about a Maypole by the dancers, typically as part of a May Day festivity … Useful english dictionary
Maypole — This article is about the tall wooden pole. For other uses, see Maypole (disambiguation). Dancing around the maypole, in Åmmeberg, Sweden A maypole is a tall wooden pole erected as a part of various European folk festivals, particularly on May… … Wikipedia
dance — dancingly, adv. /dans, dahns/, v., danced, dancing, n. v.i. 1. to move one s feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, esp. to the accompaniment of music. 2. to leap, skip, etc., as from excitement or emotion; move nimbly or… … Universalium
Dance Around the Maypole — is a song composed by Roy Wood, performed by Acid Gallery and released in the UK as a single in 1969. It was reissued on the Nuggets II: Original Artyfacts from the British Empire and Beyond, 1964 1969 box set in 2001. When the record was… … Wikipedia
maypole — high striped pole decorated with flowers and ribbons for May Day merrymakers to dance around, attested from 1550s but certainly much older, as the first mention of it is in an ordinance banning them, and there are references to such erections,… … Etymology dictionary
maypole — [mā′pōl΄] n. [often M ] a high pole wreathed with flowers, streamers, etc., around which merrymakers dance on May Day … English World dictionary
Maypole tradition in Bavaria — This article discusses the tradition of maypole setting and dancing in Bavaria and most parts of Germany. Introduction One of the oldest illustrations of a maypole was made in 1590. It can be seen on a fresco by Hans Donauer in the Antiquarium of … Wikipedia
Maypole — /may pohl /, n. (often l.c.) a tall pole, decorated with flowers and ribbons, around which people dance or engage in sports during May Day celebrations. [1545 55; MAY + POLE1] * * * Tall wooden pole garlanded with flowers and greenery and often… … Universalium
maypole — noun A pole, garlanded with streamers held by people who dance around it to celebrate May Day … Wiktionary
