Sunday Special----Russian Folk Dances!
Berezka Dance
Russian folk dance
was and still is an important part of Russian culture. Traditional
Russian folk dance has its origins in various groups, including those
with Slavonian and Tatar origins. Some of the first Russian folk music and dance appeared around the 10th century when the Slavic tribes moved into Russia.
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As well, Russia witnessed various
invasions from other countries. In turn, a cultural mix of music and
dance helped develop Russian folk dances. Many of these early dances
were performed and practiced by the lower classes. Typically the upper
classes would watch performers rather than participate in the dances
themselves.
Costumes were beautifully designed with
great detail. Typically, the clothing for the dances was based on
specific events, such as holidays, and would vary between these events.
Women wore holiday headdresses, embroidered shirts, belts, and
ornamented aprons.
Costumes!
Men wore shirts, a belt, narrow pants,
and high boots. The color red was incorporated in many of the costumes
because it is associated with beauty in the Russian tradition.
Russian folk dance traditions continue to
play an important part in the culture of Russia's many ethnic groups.
One example can be seen in the Ballets Russes, which invokes Russian folk dances and music in its pieces.
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In the Russian dance Berezka, women move with such short steps that they
look like they're gliding across the stage. During some moves, they
move as if they're on ...
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Searched,Compiled and Illustrated by Tejinder Kamboj
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