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Smolensky gusaczok is an archaic [1] [2] Russian folk dance, khorovod. [3] [4] The largest number of versions were recorded in most of the Smolensk Governorate, [5] as well as in parts of the Mogilev Governorate [6] (in the Gomelsky and Brestsky uezds [7]).
Many Russian dances became known from the 10th century. Russia witnessed various invasions from other countries. Due to its location and size the country also came into contact with many different cultures through migration and trading. In turn, a Eurasian cultural mix of music and dance helped develop Russian folk dances. [1]
The khorovod dance has own characteristics in the different regions of Old Russia. In the northern Russian regions, the round dance was known for its gentle and subtle manner, while in the central Russian regions, the dance was more cheerful and lighthearted. Russian folk songs accompanied the dance.
Kozachok (Ukrainian: козачо́к, pronounced [ko.za.'tʃɔk]) or kazachok (Russian: казачо́к) is a traditional Russian, Belorussian and Ukrainian [1] [2] [3] quick-paced folk dance for couples originating with the Cossacks in the 16th century. [4]
The troupe combines traditional folk dance and classical ballet techniques to create their style of character dance. [4] It was established in 1937 by Igor Moiseyev. The company has toured in over a hundred countries [5] and is one of the most influential [6] and acclaimed dance troupes of both Soviet and modern Russia. [3] [7] [8] [9]
Barynya. Lubok.. Barynya is a fast Russian folk dance and music.The origins of the Barynya dance developed in the Eurasian region of the Central Russian Upland. [1] The word barynya (Russian: Барыня, landlady) was used in Old Russian or Rus' lands as a form of addressing to a woman of higher class, literally when translated means “landlady”, a feminine form for the word "barin ...
Members of the Beryozka troupe in the folk clothing of ethnic Russians. The Beryozka or Berezka Dance Ensemble (in Russian: Берёзка, 'little birch tree') is a troupe of female dancers founded by Russian choreographer and dancer Nadezhda Nadezhdina in 1948 in the Soviet Union which specializes in performing in long gowns and moving across the stage as though gliding or floating. [1]
Pages in category "Russian folk dances" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...