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'''Kochari''' ({{Lang-hy|[[wikt:քոչարի|Քոչարի]]}}; Koçerî {{Lang-el|Κότσαρι}}), is an old [[folk dance]], danced today by Armenians, Assyrians, [[Pontic Greeks]]. |
'''Kochari''' ({{Lang-hy|[[wikt:քոչարի|Քոչարի]]}}; {{Lang-az|Köçəri}}; [[Kurdish language|Kurdish]]: Koçerî {{Lang-el|Κότσαρι}}), is an old [[folk dance]], danced today by Turks, [[Azerbaijani people|Azerbaijanis]], Armenians, Assyrians, [[Pontic Greeks]] and Kurds. |
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In [[Armenian language|Armenian]], Kochari literally means "knee-go". Koch means "knee" and ari means "go". In Pontic Greek, the 'kotsi' refers to the heel of the foot and the Greeks consider the heel to be the main part of the foot which the dancer uses. The Pontic Greek term for limp is 'kotso' and the Pontic Greek kochari is considered to contain a number of limps. |
In many [[Turkic languages]], Kochari means "nomad" (Köçəri (Azeri), Gochar, Goçede). In [[Armenian language|Armenian]], Kochari literally means "knee-go". Koch means "knee" and ari means "go". In Pontic Greek, the 'kotsi' refers to the heel of the foot and the Greeks consider the heel to be the main part of the foot which the dancer uses. The Pontic Greek term for limp is 'kotso' and the Pontic Greek kochari is considered to contain a number of limps. In Kurdish, the word for nomads is Koçer, thus the name Koçerî makes it "Nomadian" (Nomadian dance). <ref>http://lexin.nada.kth.se/lexin/#searchinfo=from,swe_kmr,Ko%C3%A7er;</ref> |
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Kochari is closely related to the "Haleh" or "[[Yalli]]",<ref name="nytimes"/> a dance common to [[Azerbaijanis]],<ref name="nytimes">[http://www.nytimes.com/1998/07/26/books/astaire-to-zopy-zopy.html?pagewanted=print Astaire to Zopy-Zopy by Robert Gottlieb (New York Times)] <blockquote>I find it difficult to imagine someone without a predisposition to read about such matters as '''Azerbaijani folk dance''' ("One type of '''yally''' has various forms known as '''kochari''', uchayag, tello, and galadangalaya; another type is a dance mixed with games called gazy-gazy, zopy-zopy, and chopu-chopu") browsing profitably through Oxford's many hundreds of pages of such information.</blockquote></ref> [[Assyrian people|Assyrians]], and [[Kurdish people|Kurds]]. |
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"Govand" is also part of this family of dances. See also the kurdish word for dance, [[Govend]]. |
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== Armenian Kochari == |
== Armenian Kochari == |
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The dance remains popular in Armenia and is danced at official functions, according to Armenian newspaper "Asbarez." |
The dance remains popular in Armenia and is danced at official functions, according to Armenian newspaper "Asbarez." |
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== Azerbaijani kochari == |
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[[File:Azerbaijan national dances - Köçəri.ogg|thumb|Music of Azerbaijani kochari]] |
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It is one of the widely spread [[Yalli]] (Halay) in [[Azerbaijan]], especially in [[Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic]]. This dancing is included to the dancings of the [[Azerbaijani people]]. The “Kochari” dancing, consisting of slow and rapid parts, is of three variants. In the men or women lining up one after another or one woman after one man position, a yallihead (holder) holds a stick in his / her hand. This stick isn’t to punish the dancers but factually it has a dancing importance.<ref name="nar">{{cite web |
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Today this dancing is played in the ancient Nakhchivan land of which Sharur, Sadarak, Kangarli, Julfa and Shahbuz regions’ folklore collectives and it gives a stimule to the weddings.<ref name="nar" /> |
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== Kurdish Koçerî == |
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Koçerî is a special form of the "Delîlo" or "Şêxanî" kurdish dance, and as the name says, it is very common and more frequently danced by the Kurdish nomads. Koçerî simply means "nomadian" in [[Kurdish language|Kurdish]], where "Koçer" means nomad, thus the term is used by Kurds for the dance that nomads dance. Among Kurdish nomads however, this is a ''specialty'', not the only dance they know of. |
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== Pontic kotsari == |
== Pontic kotsari == |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* Kochari music - [http://www.scimitarmusic.com/pontos/grigoris.mp3 Pontic sample]´ [http://hem.bredband.net/b218823/kochari.mp3 Armenian sample], [http://www.qeenatha.com/music/Assyrian%20Folk%20Dance%20-%201961/Assyrian%20Folk%20Dances%20-%2013%20-%20Kochari.mp3 Assyrian sample], |
* Kochari music - [http://www.scimitarmusic.com/pontos/grigoris.mp3 Pontic sample]´ [http://hem.bredband.net/b218823/kochari.mp3 Armenian sample], [http://www.qeenatha.com/music/Assyrian%20Folk%20Dance%20-%201961/Assyrian%20Folk%20Dances%20-%2013%20-%20Kochari.mp3 Assyrian sample], [http://www.artvin.gov.tr/h-ezgi/Akordiyon/kocari.MP3 Turkish sample] |
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* Kochari dance - [http://www.pontian.info/dance/kotsari.htm Pontic variant], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMvhgiqP-i0 Azeri variant], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juUnB1ex4Jg Armenian variant] |
* Kochari dance - [http://www.pontian.info/dance/kotsari.htm Pontic variant], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMvhgiqP-i0 Azeri variant], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juUnB1ex4Jg Armenian variant] |
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* [http://pontosworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1748&Itemid=1 Kotchari (Κότσαρι) )] |
* [http://pontosworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1748&Itemid=1 Kotchari (Κότσαρι) )] |
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[[Category:Armenian dances]] |
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[[Category:Assyrian dances]] |
[[Category:Assyrian dances]] |
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[[Category:Azerbaijani dances]] |
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[[Category:Greek dances]] |
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[[Category:Iranian dances]] |
[[Category:Iranian dances]] |
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[[Category:Kurdish music]] |
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[[Category:Folk dances]] |
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Revision as of 14:14, 28 July 2011
Kochari (Armenian: Քոչարի; Azerbaijani: Köçəri; Kurdish: Koçerî Greek: Κότσαρι), is an old folk dance, danced today by Turks, Azerbaijanis, Armenians, Assyrians, Pontic Greeks and Kurds.
In many Turkic languages, Kochari means "nomad" (Köçəri (Azeri), Gochar, Goçede). In Armenian, Kochari literally means "knee-go". Koch means "knee" and ari means "go". In Pontic Greek, the 'kotsi' refers to the heel of the foot and the Greeks consider the heel to be the main part of the foot which the dancer uses. The Pontic Greek term for limp is 'kotso' and the Pontic Greek kochari is considered to contain a number of limps. In Kurdish, the word for nomads is Koçer, thus the name Koçerî makes it "Nomadian" (Nomadian dance). [1] Kochari is closely related to the "Haleh" or "Yalli",[2] a dance common to Azerbaijanis,[2] Assyrians, and Kurds.
"Govand" is also part of this family of dances. See also the kurdish word for dance, Govend.
Armenian Kochari
This folk dance originated in the Kars and Artvin provinces of what is now Turkey (border areas right across from present-day Armenia).[citation needed] The Kochari is not danced in these areas anymore, as the Armenians were driven out by the Turks during the Armenian Genocide.
Armenians have been dancing Kochari for over a thousand years.[citation needed] The dance is danced to a 2/4 rhythm. Dancers form a closed circle, putting their hands on each other's shoulders. This may symbolize the alienation that this minority community felt at the time of the dance's birth.
The dance is danced by both men and women and is intended to be intimidating. More modern forms of Kochari have added a "tremolo step," which involves shaking the whole body.
The dance migrated east after Armenians were driven out of Turkey. This movement is appropriate for its name, which in various Turkish languages signifies "nomad."
The dance remains popular in Armenia and is danced at official functions, according to Armenian newspaper "Asbarez."
Azerbaijani kochari
It is one of the widely spread Yalli (Halay) in Azerbaijan, especially in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. This dancing is included to the dancings of the Azerbaijani people. The “Kochari” dancing, consisting of slow and rapid parts, is of three variants. In the men or women lining up one after another or one woman after one man position, a yallihead (holder) holds a stick in his / her hand. This stick isn’t to punish the dancers but factually it has a dancing importance.[3]
Today this dancing is played in the ancient Nakhchivan land of which Sharur, Sadarak, Kangarli, Julfa and Shahbuz regions’ folklore collectives and it gives a stimule to the weddings.[3]
Kurdish Koçerî
Koçerî is a special form of the "Delîlo" or "Şêxanî" kurdish dance, and as the name says, it is very common and more frequently danced by the Kurdish nomads. Koçerî simply means "nomadian" in Kurdish, where "Koçer" means nomad, thus the term is used by Kurds for the dance that nomads dance. Among Kurdish nomads however, this is a specialty, not the only dance they know of.
Pontic kotsari
The Pontic Greeks[4] and Armenians have many vigorous warlike dances such as the Kochari.
Unlike most Pontic dances, the Kotsari is in an even rhythm (2/4), originally danced in a closed circle. The dance is very popular today; however, it is often danced differently from the original. There is a consistent, vicious double bounce, also referred to as tremoulo. It is danced hand to shoulder and travels to the right. There are few variations which may be added to the step. It's a dance that tries to fear the viewers. At the start, it is danced by both men and women. Then, men go in front and do their figures.
External links
- Kochari music - Pontic sample´ Armenian sample, Assyrian sample, Turkish sample
- Kochari dance - Pontic variant, Azeri variant, Armenian variant
- Kotchari (Κότσαρι) )
References
- ^ http://lexin.nada.kth.se/lexin/#searchinfo=from,swe_kmr,Ko%C3%A7er;
- ^ a b Astaire to Zopy-Zopy by Robert Gottlieb (New York Times)
I find it difficult to imagine someone without a predisposition to read about such matters as Azerbaijani folk dance ("One type of yally has various forms known as kochari, uchayag, tello, and galadangalaya; another type is a dance mixed with games called gazy-gazy, zopy-zopy, and chopu-chopu") browsing profitably through Oxford's many hundreds of pages of such information.
- ^ a b "The national dancings". nakhchivan.az. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help); Unknown parameter|description=ignored (help) - ^ Greece - Page 67 by Paul Hellander, Kate Armstrong, Michael Clark, Des Hannigan, Victoria Kyriakopoulos, Miriam Raphael, Andrew Ston