THE COOPER'S DANCE

The video explores the traditional Cooper's Dance in Bavaria, highlighting its cultural significance and the initiation ceremony for apprentices. The dance, akin to a Teutonic Morris dance, is a longstanding tradition not just for tourists but deeply rooted in Bavarian culture.

What is the primary role of the men performing the Cooper's Dance in Bavaria?

• They are musicians.

• They are barrel makers.

• They are dancers.

• They are chefs.

What must an apprentice do during the initiation ceremony?

• Dance with the innkeepers.

• Sing a traditional song.

• Drink two glasses of schnapps without spilling.

• Make a barrel.

Where does the apprentice join the dance after the initiation ceremony?

• At the riverbank.

• In the forest.

• Inside the inn.

• Outside the town hall.

How long has the Cooper's Dance been performed in Bavaria?

• For a decade.

• For several years.

• For a few months.

• For a century.

What type of dance is the Bavarian Cooper's Dance compared to?

• A Scottish Highland dance.

• A Teutonic Morris dance.

• A Spanish Flamenco dance.

• An Irish Jig.