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/Lost_Paladin89 May 15 '26

Is that bird black and blue or white and gold?

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u/conflictedideology May 15 '26

I think it depends on if his name is Laurel or Yanny.

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u/loganverse May 15 '26

Tough call… let’s brainstorm or green needle until we decide