hand dance; seated dance with hand gestures
Refers to a style of Japanese dance performed while seated, emphasizing hand and arm movements. Also used for dancing without props. Often associated with traditional performing arts.
She performed a hand dance while seated.
At this festival, hand dancing is traditionally performed.
Compound of 手 (hand) and 踊り (dance). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term straightforwardly describes a dance style focused on hand movements.