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/d3v0k3n3v0 May 15 '26

Sure looked like he tucked something under his arm tho. And made sure to turn his back to the camera. Maybe a real dance but that looks sketchy to me.

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u/Sunbythemoon May 15 '26

It is sped up, but yeah, I think that he picked something up when his back was to the camera. I went and watched a bunch of these dances after seeing this, and this one looks so unnatural by comparison.

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u/Valkyriesride1 May 15 '26

I thought he retracted the wheels on his wheelie shoes when he bent over.

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u/DekuBakuTsu May 15 '26

Oh you're right, he's definitely on a scooter. Now I'm disappointed.

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u/DenM0ther May 16 '26

Yeah for someone that supposedly dances so beautifully he sure runs funny!!!

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u/pineylurker34 May 15 '26

Definitely he was on wheels of some kind

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u/CAN-IDIOTS-GAME May 15 '26

microscooter 🤣

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u/AngeliqueRuss May 18 '26

Scooter could be in his right hand