Caroline Brazelton
11.13.12
Blog Entry
Portfolio 4
Russian Folk Dances have always
been apart of the Russian culture. Exemplifying the traditional dances of both
the Slovenian and Tatar origins. Many of
the first dances appeared around the turn of the 10th century. This was of course as the Slavic tribes moved
into Russia. These Russian dances reflect greatly on the source of
classes. As in the upper class was the
audience as the middle and lower classes typically performed it.
They would make their own costumes as well,
given that this was a very important detail of the performance. These costumes
had many deep yet bright and vivid colors, often times this color is red. The women would sometimes wear headdresses
and an embroidered shirt, but most especially an ornamented apron. The men were know to wear narrow pants with
their shirts and high boots.
Today, the dances continue to play a very pertinent
part in the Russian culture. Evoking the beauty of tradition into an every day
existence.
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