Lezginka, also spelled Lezghinka, folk dance originating among the Lezgin people of the Caucasus.
It is a male solo dance (often with a sword) and also a couple dance.
The man, imitating the eagle, falls to his knees, leaps up, and dances with concise steps and strong, sharp arm and body movements..
This is called Zikr - a mystical Sufi dance performed by.
Chechen Sufis. to Sufis, Zikr (Dhikr) is seen as a way of glorifying God. and achieving spiritual perfection..
There are several dances including the kabardinka.
The version of this dance performed in Turkey is called Kafkas, from Kafkasya, the Turkish word for the Caucasus mountain region that was home to the Circassian people before the Circassian genocide.
Another similar dance is called the lezginka..
There are several dances including the kabardinka.
The version of this dance performed in Turkey is called Kafkas, from Kafkasya, the Turkish word for the Caucasus mountain region that was home to the Circassian people before the Circassian genocide.
Another similar dance is called the lezginka..
Dance was initially a religious rite, a kind of spirited prayer.
Later it turned into a form of festive celebration, keeping some of its ritual significance.
It was only in recent times that dance turned into a pastime devoid of religious meaning.
All dances are based on the rich material of Circassian folklore..
Dance was initially a religious rite, a kind of spirited prayer.
Later it turned into a form of festive celebration, keeping some of its ritual significance.
It was only in recent times that dance turned into a pastime devoid of religious meaning.
All dances are based on the rich material of Circassian folklore..