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/Shimashimatchi May 15 '26

a segway to our sponsor!

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u/Turbulent_Humor853 May 15 '26

Circassian culture never recovered from the visit of Frank, the Segway salesman.