A hora is a type of circle dance that originated in Aromanian and Romanian communities, especially in Romania and Moldova). It is also found in other South East European countries). The dance is usually accompanied by musical instruments such as the cymbalom, accordion, violin, viola, double bass, saxophone, trumpet or the pan pipes). The hora is popular during wedding celebrations and festivals, and is an essential part of the social entertainment in rural areas). One of the most famous hore is the "Hora Unirii" ("Hora of the Union"), which became a Romanian patriotic song as a result of being the hymn when Wallachia and Moldavia united to form the Principality of Romania in 1859). The Israeli hora, imported from the Balkans, is a type of circle dance that does not carry social import or festive significance; rather, it is an expression of happiness.

The Jewish hora dance is a traditional dance performed at Jewish weddings where the newlyweds are lifted into the air while their family and friends dance in circles around them. The hora arose as a variation from Eastern European folk dances, first made popular by Baruch Agadati, a Jewish-Romanian modern choreographer, and was originally performed in Palestine in 1924. The hora is a super-flexible dance, and guests who arent familiar with the hora can simply walk or participate in other ways.

In summary, a hora is a type of circle dance that originated in Aromanian and Romanian communities and is popular during wedding celebrations and festivals. The Jewish hora dance is a traditional dance performed at Jewish weddings where the newlyweds are lifted into the air while their family and friends dance in circles around them.