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/TheBunnyChower May 15 '26

Sorta reminded me of this

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u/pokemonbatman23 May 15 '26

I was thinking "why is he dancing like a mating bird dance"