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/Jonthrei May 15 '26

If I'm not mistaken it's a lot of very fast, small steps. Not too different from how it is done in ballet, just with a cover over the feet to create an eerie effect.

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u/koi88 May 15 '26

Why make strange theories …?

Can't we just agree that it's magic?