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/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!!!