Women in dance while Terpsichore was the Muse of dance. In the 6th century BC, the "choros" became a lasting feature of Greek theatre while women known as the Dyonysiac, frequently depicted on Greek vases, dance in frensy, celebrating Dionysus, the god of wine. In Ancient Rome, female singers and dancers performed in the annual celebrations of Isis which included mystery plays representing the resurrection of Osiris. The Bible contains several accounts of women dancing, in particular the celebrations led by Miriam after the crossing of the Red Sea when women are said to have danced and played hand-drums. After David had returned
Hora (dance) Hora (dance) Hora, also known as horo and oro, is a type of circle dance originating in the Balkans but also found in other countries. The name (spelled differently in different countries) is cognate to the Greek ("choros"): "dance" which is cognate with the ancient Greek art form of ("choreia"). The original meaning of the Greek word may have been "circle". The course of the seasons was also symbolically described as the dance of the Greco-Roman , and they were accordingly given the attributes of spring flowers, fragrance and graceful freshness. Also, the words "hora" and "oro" are found in