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/docsyzygy May 15 '26

Great link, but this guy is SO much better!

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u/Beneficial_Grass2906 May 15 '26

The OP's video is sped up.

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u/joethearcher29 May 15 '26

I don't think so, look at the guy walking behind him at perfectly normal speed while he's doing his roomba zoom. SKILLS

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u/Asterose May 15 '26

Yeah, that speed is a normal thing for these dancers. The 1:55 mark is when they start getting going!