Monday, October 22, 2012

Traditional Russian Dance

Traditional Russian Dance


Russian folk dance was and still is today an important part of Russian culture.
Traditional Russian folk dance has Slovenian and Tatar origins. Some of the first folk music appeared around the 10th century when the Slavic tribes moved into Russia. Overtime Russia witnessed various invasions from other countries. This caused a cultural mix of music and dance, which in turn helped develop Russian folk dances.

Typically theses early dances were performed by the lower class while the upper classes would watch the performers, rather than participate. Costumes were designed with great beauty and detail. Typically the clothing for the dances was based on specific events and holidays. The costumes would vary between different events. Folk dances continue to play an important influence in various sectors of Russian culture.



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