Farandole

n.

1.

A rapid dance in six-eight time in which a large number join hands and dance in various figures, sometimes moving from room to room. It originated in Provence. I have pictured them dancing a sort of farandole. - W. D. Howells.

Noun

1.

farandole - a lively dance from Provence; all the dancers join hands and execute various figures

folk dance, folk dancing