Oro (eagle dance)


Oro, is a Montenegrin national folk dance originating in the Dinaric region of the Western Balkans.

Etymology

The name 'Oro' derives from the dialectal form of the word 'Orao', meaning 'Eagle', referring to how the dance is performed to resemble the movements of an eagle.

Popularity

The Oro is typically danced at the weddings and celebrations of the Serbian Orthodox population in Montenegro and Herzegovina. It is also included into stylized folklore choreography and performed at competitions worldwide by folk dance groups from Montenegro and Serbia.

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