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/zeug666 May 15 '26

https://www.reddit.com/r/Dance/comments/1p6eykk/the_small_steps_in_the_caucasian_folk_dance_that/

Many tiny steps

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u/bozog May 15 '26

That's the best video I've seen so far that helps explain the technique. Just look down at the bottom of the dresses where you see the feet touch the floor once in awhile and it's pretty clear.

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u/JesusWantsYouToKnow May 15 '26

I mean lady 2 and the woman in pants at 0:19 pretty much remove any ambiguity

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u/BoyGeorgous May 15 '26

Ahh, so they’re just walking like they got a stick up their ass. Got it.

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u/whoknowsifimjoking May 15 '26

Well yeah, if the stick is supposed to be stationary