Category:Russian folk dances

Russian folk dance' was and continues to be an important part of their culture. Traditional Russian folk dance has its origins in various groups. These include: Slovenian and Tatar origins.^[1] Some of the first Russian folk music and dance appeared around the 10th century when the Slavic tribes moved into Russia. As well, Russia witnessed various invasions from other countries. In turn, a cultural mix of music and dance helped develop Russian folk dances. Many of these early dances were performed and practices by the lower classes. Typically the upper classes would watch performers rather than participate in the dances themselves.

Costumes were beautifully designed with great detail. Typically, the clothing for the dances was based on specific events, such as holidays, and would vary between these events. For women, they would wear a holiday headdress, an embroidered shirt, a belt, and an ornamented apron. Men would wear shirts, a belt, narrow pants, and high boots. The color red was incorporated in many of the dance costumes because the color is associated with beauty in the Russian tradition.

Russian folk dance traditions continue to play an important influence in various sectors of Russian culture. These include in the areas of music and dance. One example can be seen in the Ballet Russ, which invoked Russian folk dances and music into its pieces.

References

1. ^ http://www.streetswing.com/histmain/z3cosck1.htm