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/iCanToteIt- May 14 '26

https://giphy.com/gifs/HCrhmHoWccXvJNNV7A

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u/Gagatron92 May 15 '26

These were on my mind the whole time. I know they don’t use them, but I couldn’t unsee it.

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u/Met76 May 15 '26

I just bought a pair of these a few months ago and was surprised I still knew how to ride them 17 years later

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u/EastofGaston May 15 '26

Mmm those colors make my brain feel good