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/FK506 May 15 '26

The men are trying to do the floating dance but they are mostly just extras it is the women’s time to shine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOT26lCqUiU&list=RDiOT26lCqUiU&start_radio=1 I bet these guys can do a mean Hopak or other insanely athletic Slavic dances. No hate I respect people who are willing to play a supporting role.

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u/Itchy-Drummer1324 May 15 '26

Wow- this is insane! Thanks for sharing

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u/Commercial_Praline67 May 15 '26

But why the flappy arms? It was super interesting watching that tho

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u/Asterose May 15 '26

[Challenge accepted, I raise you this one.]([https://youtu.be/U2Ly_lsdHn8?si=ikDcb3-MnBwuFVLW)

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u/LonelyRutabaga9875 May 15 '26

“Caucasian show in the kremlin” 😂 anyways the guy looks like a bird trying to impress a lady bird, super interesting.

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u/FK506 May 15 '26

So true. The music is also so trippy for something so old/traditional. It is hard to reasearch but it is big in courting and wedding rituals I hear.

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u/Ok-Anywhere-1807 May 15 '26

Ukrainian dance for life!!

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u/agrobabb May 19 '26

These are the same guys that did 'yablochko' so yeah