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LOVZAR DANCE – RUSSIA

December 17, 2017 || by Editorial Team || Russia ||

Created for “children” is a “Eurasian” dance form known as Lovzar which means “fun” in the Chechen language. This “children’s dance” is said to have originated from a city called Grozny in Russia. Apparently, this dance was first created in 1983 in the “Republican Pioneer’s Palace”. However, it was in 1994 due to the outbreak […]

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TROIKA DANCE – RUSSIA

December 17, 2017 || by Editorial Team || Russia ||

Troika or “Trojka” means “THE TRIO”. One man dancing with two women” is the ideal way to describe the Troika Dance, a “Eurasian” folk dance form. This “partner” dance is said to have originated from Russia, Czech Republic, Slovenia and Israel, and is considered to be historically significant. Apart from being performed in group this […]

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KAMARINSKAYA DANCE – RUSSIA

December 17, 2017 || by Editorial Team || Russia ||

Performed on a “quick musical tune” is a “Eurasian” dance form known as Kamarinskaya. This “folk” dance is said to have originated from Russia in response to a musical tune created by a Russian composer known as Mikhail Glinka in the year 1848. Furthermore, it was in the 19th century only that this dance was […]

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BARYNYA DANCE – RUSSIA

December 17, 2017 || by Editorial Team || Russia ||

Created and developed in “Eurasia” is a dance form known as Barynya. This “folk” dance is said to have originated from Russia, and is known for its extremely “energetic” moves. In addition, this dance also involves the use of “chastushkas” i.e. a rhyming poem. Furthermore, the content of the poem used while performing this dance […]