Dance Positions

Dance Positions

Straight postures are very important for dancers. Movements of head, shoulders, torso, arms and legs should be strictly correlated with each other.
The position of head usually slightly turned in the direction of the partner.

Girls

Girl's head can be slightly turned and bowed toward one of the shoulders, and if necessary smoothly turned to the other side. Her eyes are modestly lowered. The expression of the face is calm, but can also be changed in accordance with the nature of dance (restrained smile). Shoulders are slightly lowered, back is straight. Torso movements are soft, smooth, stately calm, turns are fulfilled with the hardly noticeable leaning to the side of the turn

Young men

Young man's head should be proudly elevated. Turns should be sharp. Face should be expressive. Shoulders need to be moved almost together with the torso, emphasizing strictness, restraint and haughtiness. They should be straight and a bit elevated. Sharp movements with shoulders are not recommended. The torso is pulled inside, Turns are produced abruptly at the same time emphasizing the restrained internal temperament.

There are a few most frequently encountered dance positions in Circassian dance.

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