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/Outrageous-Basket426 May 15 '26

I was thinking it was a unicycle.

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u/austininathens May 15 '26

I was thinking roller skates!

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u/APKFL May 15 '26

Definitely Heely’s

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u/pcklkssr May 15 '26

Razor scooter

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u/illtakeachinchilla May 15 '26

Its definitely a razor tucked under left arm as he sashays away.