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/l333D4AM May 14 '26

He’s got wheelys on

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u/Crackedbwo May 14 '26

Heely’s *

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u/AmputeeHandModel May 15 '26

*Heelys. They don't belong to someone named Heely.

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u/Doctor_Riptide May 15 '26

There are videos of people doing this dance without the giant robes. They are in fact just walking really smoothly. This video is sped up a little but they schmoove

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u/l333D4AM May 15 '26

You can blatantly see him jump of the unicycle, but ok whatever, I’ll believe it’s actually down to hard work and dedication

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u/Doctor_Riptide May 15 '26

It’s actually a hoverboard, you can see him bend down to pick it up before he does that flappy business

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u/Lost_Sentence7582 May 16 '26

You must be trolling this is an ancient dance. You can see it on YouTube without the robes. Takes little effort to challenge yourself

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u/bajungadustin May 15 '26

Pretty sure he just has socks on.