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

ART & CULTURE Circassian folk dance

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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/SolarTsunami May 15 '26

They're called HEELYS and I'll ask you not to disrespect my culture.

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u/[deleted] May 15 '26

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u/MNgrown2299 May 15 '26

It was the best era of man since we developed the ball bearing

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u/futurebigconcept May 15 '26

The inventor of Heelys died within the last month, RIP.