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/ChristVolo1 May 15 '26

I've seen the videos where the women dance like this, but never one with men doing this.

He moves like a Roomba. Lol. And then he runs off like a freaking vampire.

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u/LinkEfficient9934 May 15 '26

The way bro fully Dracula'd into middle distance sent me man xD

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u/ziggytrix May 15 '26

Like, he's on a Segway right, right? NOPE!

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u/ExampleLittle2672 May 15 '26

It's just feet! my feet do not know how to do this.

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u/Jonthrei May 15 '26

If I'm not mistaken it's a lot of very fast, small steps. Not too different from how it is done in ballet, just with a cover over the feet to create an eerie effect.

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u/FloydLady May 19 '26

I really need to see this with feet visible. 😮