Jewish Wedding Chair Dance. Another Jewish wedding dance you might see during a reception is the mezinke tanz. In the Jewish celebration dance known as the horah you circle around in circles to perform.
In this tradition a few strong and brave guests hoist the bride and groom high above the crowd on chairs to the infectious sounds of Hava Nagila. Guests dance around the parents and congratulate them on the special occasion. The parents of the child sit on chairs and the mother wears a floral crown.
The purpose of the show is to entertain the couple.
Find the perfect Wedding Chair Dance stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Table of contents 1. The dance appeared in North America in the early 20th century well before modern Israeli independence brought directly from Eastern Europe by Jewish immigrants. The hora is a traditional dance performed at Jewish weddings where the newlyweds are lifted into the air while their family and friends dance in.