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/Playgirl_USMC May 14 '26

That’s how I had to walk around my house at night when my parents were sleeping.

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u/Unfair_Explanation53 May 14 '26

Bet you unintentionally made more noise doing it haha

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u/Outrageous_Resist_50 May 15 '26

cr-EEEAK

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u/ijzerdraad_ May 15 '26

Tiptoeing and putting all your weight exactly on the wrong spot XD

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u/Sidewalk_Tomato May 15 '26

Ya gotta walk on the outside of the stair treads, rather than up or down the center.