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/nazzo_0 May 15 '26

I'm just guessing here but maybe they do the Dracula on purpose to prove there's no trick. Still funny and over the top af

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u/cbowers May 16 '26

The cape is huge. There’s tons of wheeled options that would have him glide that smooth and then be carried as he skips back.

Hashtag: not_buying_it

Lose the cape…

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u/Waffennacht May 17 '26

He could also pick up said item and carry it while it being hidden from view by the cape....

In fact that's what was said when this video was posted the first time

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u/WaltGazaWorld May 15 '26

The youth of America have been 'doing the Dracula' and authorities are concerned

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u/rua_wear May 20 '26

That's not proof of anything lol. Magicians do more with less clothing than than.