Flag dancing is another form of art in which custom flags were being featured as the main equipment. They are used by dancers for spinning and waving according to the beat of the music. Other terms for this kind of activity are as follows: flag spinning, rag spinning and flagging.
The dancers were called as the flaggers. It’s not the same with flag twirling wherein flags were affixed into the pole. In flagging, the flag is not affixed to any hardware though lately, the flag’s weight placement was being compared to fan dancing.
When making a flag, lightweight materials are considered to be the best kind to use as silk is the preferred cloth. This flag is being dyed with vibrant colors which will usually depend on the requirements of the flaggers. Some use ultraviolet fluorescent type of colors as affixing glitter or sequins for a glam effect. Indulge in the beat of the music; this flag dancing can really mesmerize us in a way that it attracts us to go on with the beat.
Workshops that offer dance sessions on flag dancing are available widely. It teaches the proper way to wave and spin the custom flags with utmost art. It can also be regarded as another form of workout. Competitions for flag dancing can be noticed with its utmost popularity as well especially in the areas of United States. Flagging organization leaders has been continually facilitating events, workshops and conventions. Texas Flagger Weekend is considered to be one of the most popular flagging events. There are large cities which hold on the events such as San Francisco and New York.
Though flag dancing can be seen similar to Maori Poi Dance and Hawaiian fire dancing, custom flags generate a different kind of excitement to a classic dance number.