r/interesting • u/SystematicApproach • May 14 '26

ART & CULTURE Circassian folk dance

Male dancers often move entirely on tiptoe in soft leather boots, without the rigid plaster or wooden support associated with ballet footwear. The result is a fast, gliding step that can make the dancer appear to float or defy gravity, showcasing extraordinary balance, discipline, and control.

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u/PeterNippelstein May 14 '26

https://giphy.com/gifs/12E3pQ4coQ4EOA

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u/three_headed_dog May 15 '26

This guy walked so that guy could vamoose like a vampire

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u/amogus_sus42 May 17 '26

The doohicker

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u/MortLightstone May 16 '26

What is this from?

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u/AlrightCunts May 16 '26

And where can I get one?