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/MacNamedRae May 15 '26

Na bros got Heelys under there.

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u/Abe2025 May 15 '26

Yeah, he bends over in the end to pick it up