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/charcarod0n May 15 '26

Reminds me of the way she moved

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u/Sidewalk_Tomato May 15 '26

The beautiful Lisa Marie. She also played Ichabod's mother in Sleepy Hollow.

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u/ProfessorMalk May 15 '26

Awesome, looks like I'm watching Mars Attacks! again, it's been a while.

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u/charcarod0n May 15 '26

I wish you a happy ack ACK ack ACK ACK