The aim of this thesis is to research dance culture and individual dance events in the Slovenian ethnic territory on the basis of existing sources, to examine the significance of sacred and secular authorities for the development of dance festivals and dance, and to assess the impact of regulations on the behavior of participants in these events. Dance and music follow different historical periods, yet they simultaneously reflect social changes and are thus an indispensable part of human life. In the past, dance culture in Slovenia was associated with spiritual rituals and social practices, with the earliest records of dance dating back to Roman times. Valvasor's "The Glory of the Duchy of Carniola" from the 17th century provides an insight into the dance events and social customs of the time. Interest in folk culture increased during the Enlightenment. The first serious efforts to document dance culture began in the 19th century. Throughout this period, sacred and secular authorities influenced the development of dance culture, but despite all obstacles, dance remained an important part of social life and a means of preserving the identity of the nation and the individual.
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