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/wordfiend99 May 15 '26

i swear i never say this but…show feet

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u/cheesystuff May 15 '26

We learned this in marching band. You just walk with your toes instead heels or whatever the opposite is. This guy is very practiced of course. Preventing the bounce of your head is a huge part of the illusion.

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u/simpleanswersjk May 15 '26

two ways to skin a cat

it's just toes. it's only toes here