Tribe.net. Local Connections Darkdove http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/fb082e50-cf1d-4b66-aa68-0c0d367136d2 2008-05-08T12:52:57Z 2008-05-08T12:52:57Z

<div>Go here to find link to vote for Taletha. <br/> <br/>http://tribes.tribe.net/kentuckybellydancedarnit/thread/8e6d3586-165e-4a6e-9258-74693f746f58</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 0 replies </div>

Darkdove 2008-05-08T12:52:57Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/25620ed9-16eb-4e9a-bd6e-1c53a0c7cd5f 2008-04-16T03:44:53Z 2008-04-16T03:44:53Z

<div>I haven't forgotten about this tribe! But I realized I posted so much stuff right in the beginning that I may want to give people some time to actually look at what's already here. <br/> <br/>I'm still collecting favorites on YouTube and filing them away to post here! <br/> <br/>T</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 0 replies </div>

Taletha 2008-04-16T03:44:53Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/0514f307-8d3c-496c-be66-3d7ba7544055 2008-02-01T12:42:05Z 2007-12-10T07:55:51Z

<div>THIS many! <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3uj3Kw8UvE</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 5 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-12-10T07:55:51Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/6eacbfb6-a387-49ba-bc86-dae0710b5493 2008-01-28T16:40:20Z 2007-10-06T18:18:23Z

<div>I talk about them all the time. I spend hours searching for ithem on YouTube. I absorb the choreographies and the stylistic nuances of them every week in practice and sometimes, just sometimes, I get the urge to fuse them. They are folk dances from anywhere and everywhere! Right now my focus is on Central Asian and Middle Eastern Folk dance. But eventually I want to move to other regions. <br/> <br/>Let's celebrate those dances from the rhythms to the foot work to the sometimes not all that flattering costuming! <br/> <br/>I've decided to go through my blog and just copy what I posted there. Eventually I'd like to have a topic for each dance style set up.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 3 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-10-06T18:18:23Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/ab6572b6-88f8-4462-ae5b-9bd11e48b2a8 2007-12-23T18:39:48Z 2007-12-23T18:39:48Z

<div>Yeah so that first clip wasn't Scottish at all! Here's the umm...edited version of the original post: <br/> <br/>Sean Triubhas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22qjzuum-tQ <br/>I've never seen that one! <br/> <br/>The sword dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw_VRW4yI8g <br/>and another: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn5E5hDptvU She's really good too. <br/>I actually remember bits of that one. lol. Now the way I learned it was that touching the blade with one's foot meant a fallen man in battle. But here is what I found in a wikipedia entry along with a lot of other interesting information. <br/> <br/>The Highlander developed “as a necessary preparation for the management of the broad-sword… used in certain dances to exhibit their dexterity” (Logan, James. The Scottish Gael p.440) this included dancing over two naked swords which are laid across each other on the floor, while a dancer moves nimbly around them. Dextrously placing the feet by a peculiar step in the intervals between crossed blades, as in the Gille Chaluim, has long been linked with dances before a decisive battle or as a victory dance. Legend has it that on the eve of battle the highland chief would call out the clan’s best dancers, who would dance the sword dance, if he successfully avoided touching either blade, then it was considered an omen that the next day's battle would be in the clan’s favour. A more practical explanation behind the meaning of this dance can be found in the training halls of older styles of fencing, where students of the sword developed their footwork by following geometric patterns of crosses, squares and triangles marked out on the floor. <br/> <br/>You can read the rest of the info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_highland_dance <br/> <br/>Remember this one just a bit too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k71sHKbnMnQ <br/> <br/>A group dance. <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BY98pAqG6E</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 0 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-12-23T18:39:48Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/2e3291ad-54cd-4dbf-94d9-1aea0a7217de 2007-12-23T08:15:09Z 2007-10-13T06:15:04Z

<div>I'm not as obsessed as I seem (maybe). It seems it much easier to find the Uyghur style than any other Central Asian style. And well, it's some neat stuff! <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDQdW3SNVh0 <br/> <br/>And let's not forget the men! <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDQdW3SNVh0 <br/> <br/>This one makes me all warm and fuzzy. <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tciqeW6Ca4 <br/> <br/>How did I miss this one before? <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpmToALtChs <br/> <br/>Bring on the dancing boys! <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVyQmLxAqfQ <br/> <br/>One more! <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WAaXqQBUgY</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 2 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-10-13T06:15:04Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/a462b340-cc5d-4f48-9d73-53ceaf45dc2f 2007-12-06T12:58:27Z 2007-10-14T00:33:24Z

<div>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3rmxO_UlY0 <br/> <br/>Read the comments. =)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 6 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-10-14T00:33:24Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/29873c3c-7311-428c-99fb-ed51832661a0 2007-12-01T04:39:17Z 2007-10-07T01:05:59Z

<div>Do you have any idea how long it took me to find this? <br/> <br/>Characterized by the shaking of hands, head, shoulders and the kars...or snapping motion made with both hands. This one isn't quite as Khorezm as I'd like, but it's close. <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_3bKMtcs9g</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 2 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-10-07T01:05:59Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/adb10326-d28c-4d79-a35d-6906a146fd7d 2007-11-30T15:27:59Z 2007-11-30T14:57:02Z

<div>I have a sneaking suspicion that anything I do find (at least on YouTube) won't be quite the raw earthy true folk stuff I'm looking for. And that almost answers my question about China's impact on many of these cultures (and it's own culture). Honestly, I was surprised I found as much Hmong stuff as I did. Mongolian seems to be an elusive one. I'll keep looking though. <br/> <br/>This is absolutely beautiful! <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzkj_-enphg <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiUiaemBIYE</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 2 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-11-30T14:57:02Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/79502707-b7f5-4153-98a5-5fa549f65069 2007-11-30T07:11:48Z 2007-10-22T00:51:57Z

<div>I ended up getting a bit side tracked, but I started with China. =) <br/> <br/>I know absolutely nothing about Chinese dance. So any clips I post here might not be completely authentic. I have some burning questions about the dances of China too! I have the opportunity to see them at the Speed Museum when we do Celebrate Asia Family Day but all I know is what I see. <br/> <br/>Here's a beautiful fan dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay_0XsXAa1M <br/>I want a fan like that bad! <br/> <br/>Here's a neat one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=954mWpfKQiM <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1fGpl7TEtg <br/> <br/>Ok here's where the research (and a story) comes in: <br/>Years ago when I was in college, I visited the dorm of a friend's friend. This friend's friend roomie wasn't there at the time, but I saw that she had posted posters and signs saying "Hmong Pride," and things like that. Well, I didn't know what a Hmong was or where they came from and the only point of reference I had at the time was Mongolian (yeah, I know, stupid American). But somehow, somewhere, in high school I sensed a Hmong vs. Chinese and Vietnamese (or was it just Vietnamese?) rift. <br/> <br/>Fast forward to about 2 years ago. CMD was representing Central Asia for the Speed Museum like we do every year. I was (as always) delighted with the various booths and traditional costuming I saw there. ONE in particular caught my eye. A lovely women was wearing a pink outfit. The skirt was about knee length, I can't remember what kind of footwear she had, but what really caught my eye was the hat! <br/>It looked sort of like a lamp shade (for lack of a better descripter) with beaded fringes hanging from the edge all around. I LOVED this, but didn't want to approach her with my stupid gawking and ignorant questions. Come to find out she may have been Hmong (aka Miao)! <br/> <br/>Here's an article about the Hmong: http://www.hmongnet.org/hmong-au/chmong.htm I'd like to find more too. <br/> <br/>A Hmong singing group: <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maesrrLMAIw <br/> <br/>More singing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0ektsOu5FU <br/> <br/>You think maybe tribal dancers may have been inspired by the costuming here? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqAE4tJbb24 And yes, I would kill for one of those head dresses. <br/> <br/>This one rocks my socks off! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5VE6ZQvzyU <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsXbhaMe4tg <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n7h-lBl9Iw <br/> <br/>Ok, one more! If you've seen the clips I posted on Phillipino dance you might recognize something here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEE95ys6y3M</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 10 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-10-22T00:51:57Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/a816c950-a484-4ff9-abaa-df25c6eeac87 2007-11-30T05:30:56Z 2007-10-31T14:55:23Z

<div>The problem with looking for folk dances from some of these countries is that oftentimes the YouTube comments are offensive and racist. However, I've found good examples of Afghani dance. Please ignore the junk in the comments. <br/> <br/> <br/>This dance is referred to as Attan. I've performed Attan before, but that's as far as my experience goes. Here's some very thorough information about Attan. LOL. http://www.virtualafghans.com/attan/ <br/> <br/>Women doing a Kabuli Attan <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRKc6enW7R4 <br/>Here's a wonderful one with men AND women: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7SJk_fb90E <br/> <br/>Here's men: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gRMIyxDOKE <br/>It's starts out slow, then picks up with the dancers doing some some neat jumping turns. This one is described as Logari in the article I posted above. <br/> <br/>"Logari dancers have always been known for their shyness and also for their rythmic interruptions &amp; spins during their local dance. Their attan also has the trademark spins of the Logari style, uses the clapping and the full twists in place as arms are usually in the air and come together medially during the circular dance with one or two claps in the center. It is not uncommon to see one ore two circles in one. This dance typically performed by men and/or women or even young boys and/or girls. The men occasionally wear Turbans and they are taken off usually during the end of the dance when the beats get faster. <br/> <br/>The sweat on their heads from wearing the Turban, puts added weight to their hair. This dance is performed either with the beat of the musician or the musician tuning the beat the technique of the performers." <br/> <br/>Here's a really good one. It doesn't look like a very happeing party though. LOL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLzL_dYhBcg <br/> <br/>This isn't an Attan. Shows some persian and..tadjik dance, I think: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMYd4vsmu1s <br/> <br/>I need to send that one to Jo. It's all very familiar but I'm having a hard time placing it.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 3 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-10-31T14:55:23Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/1b0690ba-1214-454c-b9bd-ef7cb8bf12cd 2007-11-23T23:21:03Z 2007-10-07T00:13:46Z

<div>This has been a topic of discussion among the belly dance world since I've been around. So I'm willing to bet it's been much longer since the discussion started. <br/>It's hard, even when speaking with someone FROM the country of origin to really nail down what's correct in their dances. But usually, in my experience, a very close approximation will make natives of the culture happy. I think it's the dancer ultimately who is hardest when authenticity comes into play. <br/>It seems a dance performed by a non-native is scrutinized moreso on the basis of the feeling of the dance. Sure, the movements need to be right, the costuming has to be close enough to be recognizeable, but the feeling or tone with which it is performed speaks out louder than those things. <br/>There are couple of concepts in Central Asian dance that address this. And no, I am not a scholar in this subject so I may be a bit off. <br/>One of these feelings is known as kaif. Kaif is a sense that closely resembles exctasy or perhaps it would be better described as a peacfeul exctasy. It's not an overflowing, in your face, hippie at woodstock kind of emotion, but it can be much more impactful. <br/> <br/>You can see kaif in this video of a Uygher dancer. She isn't doing much for awhile there, but you might be able to see what I'm talking about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89FYvVcybaQ <br/> <br/>Another such emotion is known as noz. Central Asian dances come from primarily muslim societies where women who dance out in public in the first place are frowned upon. But those who do dance reflect a subtle expression of emotion expected of women. NOZ is a very subtle coquettishness that may go un-noticed by people from a more brazen culture. I can't find a good video fo it, but it can often be characterized by looking at the audience out of the corner of the eye rather than in the eye and by use of hiding behind the hands. There are een movements that mimic hiding behind and peeking out from under the veil.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 3 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-10-07T00:13:46Z aziyade http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/48dbe734-7fcc-4e89-b4f8-a422daf89a58 2007-11-20T06:21:34Z 2007-11-07T17:53:00Z

<div>I've come across some folk dance notes that are written in a tablature or notation that I don't understand. <br/> <br/>Most of them are Andrew Carnegie's and are in the same style as "Tin Tin" on this page: <br/>http://dingo.sbs.arizona.edu/~carnie/folkdance/OldFolkdancepages/FDIFDnotes.html <br/> <br/>Any clue?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 5 replies </div>

aziyade 2007-11-07T17:53:00Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/ea2f3f59-d90b-4dad-bde6-66146a5a5f95 2007-11-18T04:47:24Z 2007-11-18T04:47:24Z

<div>Just in case Tribe goes away forever and you just can't live without my incessant video link posts and copies of online folk dance info. =) <br/>And yes, I just found out I spelled "world," incorrectly. =) <br/> <br/>http://triberfugeebellydancers.ning.com/group/exploringworkdfolkdances</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 0 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-11-18T04:47:24Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/8ef8b3a4-9428-4c1d-b25d-87cc3228be36 2007-11-07T01:42:09Z 2007-11-03T00:49:54Z

<div>Really, could I possibly get any more obscure? ; oD <br/> <br/>This is a wonderful video. It's starts with an instrumental song played by live musicians, then goes into a dance. Both are very beautiful! <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC7nYNqGBdk <br/> <br/>I sort of stumbled on this dance style and I found only two good videos, both from the same group. This is the best of the two.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 3 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-11-03T00:49:54Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/c3a43ab7-d89d-493e-b71e-6f0503b65346 2007-10-30T21:32:29Z 2007-10-29T05:31:16Z

<div>Here's a beautiful example of women doing a Zeybek dance. Looks like an instructional video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb08M-8BcSQ</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 2 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-10-29T05:31:16Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/a280ea5d-488a-4c15-8c5e-f52a6db3a92e 2007-10-25T06:50:11Z 2007-10-25T06:50:11Z

<div>Ahhh.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orl1JILfyes <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-8wJvt8wa0 <br/> <br/>I really like this one! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RUyi5oDihE <br/> <br/>I like this one even more! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk-kSbfNDhs</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 0 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-10-25T06:50:11Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/87daf45e-58f4-4dc8-9664-d57ec78c15b1 2007-10-25T06:36:02Z 2007-10-25T06:36:02Z

<div>Bharatanatyam. I'd love to learn this too. You know, when I have 10+years to focus on it. LOL - This dancer is 11 years old! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prQOdTmF8u0 <br/> <br/>Beautiful! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsfi_DyUlj8 <br/> <br/>So far, my favorite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHjU7VcrugQ <br/> <br/>Here's one of a group. The sound isn't very good, so you may want to turn the volume down a bit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTJ2Fud8nks <br/> <br/>YIP! Bollywood! I think Bollywood is a more attainable goal for me. =) <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jUBEBbhowE <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQHwKMPJFC0 <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxOawp_X1VM ;o) <br/> <br/>I'm mostly posting this because I like the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ThWU67PeWI</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 0 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-10-25T06:36:02Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/66097b2b-ac66-4e82-9086-d2527cbd999e 2007-10-14T01:06:22Z 2007-10-14T01:06:22Z

<div>Not quite folk I'm betting, but very good: <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzfZ-n-XYP4 <br/> <br/>This one looks a bit more authentic, but I could be wrong. <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p7nbeQ2y2k <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz7sGaUhDuQ</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 0 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-10-14T01:06:22Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/fbc262b5-f92a-452c-a59e-5413eaf33add 2007-10-13T06:36:14Z 2007-10-13T06:36:14Z

<div>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP8J5jxuo7A <br/> <br/>Tinikling is like double dutch, only dangerous. LOL. A friend of mine told me it's fun as all get out though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYQOFJCcAZ4 <br/> <br/>Too cool! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP8J5jxuo7A <br/> <br/>Asik: In the Muslim area in the Philippines the dance is usually performed by the lady-in-waiting to the daughter of the Sultan <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSlitlXM588 <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo3DAQxGjBo <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9KKqZDWYb4</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 0 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-10-13T06:36:14Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/2de27b34-2d4b-4c14-9cb1-7de68f6b3e89 2007-10-08T04:04:01Z 2007-10-07T16:57:06Z

<div>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXDTBxq0biM <br/> <br/> <br/>When I said world, I meant world! Just wait 'til I really get started. I bet you there's a link between African Dance and line dancing! <br/> I'll find some info online as soon as I can. Anyone know about or do dances from anywhere in Africa?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 3 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-10-07T16:57:06Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/516fe2c2-e1c7-4351-9329-0604918b2734 2007-10-07T16:47:28Z 2007-10-07T16:47:28Z

<div>Found it posted on someone's blog. But they found it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dances_sorted_by_ethnicity#Georgia <br/>It seems to be a thorough list of dances from just about everywhere, but it IS wikipedia... <br/> <br/>The Samaia description is very interesting! Of course I had to find a video of it. =) http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6677174805150122302&amp;q=samaia+dance&amp;total=2&amp;start=0&amp;num=10&amp;so=0&amp;type=search&amp;plindex=1 <br/> <br/>The Kazbeguri is interesting too: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5584193779999580359 which of course bring me back to that dagger dance I'm assuming from the same area: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj9q0uClKf8 but it's known as the Khanjluri. <br/> <br/>So here's what I find interesting. Both the Georgian Kazbeguri and the Turkish Zeybek originated in mountainous regions, but they developed based on different aspects of mountain life. The Kazbeguri reflects the harsh enviroment that mountains often provide, while I learned Zeybek is meant to mimic the majesty of the eagles you see soaring through the mountains. <br/> <br/>khevsuruli - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTTefIY8Y1s <br/> <br/>Ok, ok, here are the decriptions! <br/> <br/>Kartuli - The dance Kartuli many times reminds the audience of a wedding . Kartuli is a truly romantic dance. It is performed by a dance couple and incorporates the softness and gracefulness of a woman and dignity and love of a man. It shows that even in love, men uphold their respect and manners by not touching the woman and maintaining a certain distance from her. The man’s eyes are always focused on his woman partner as if she was the only being in the whole world. Furthermore, at all times, man’s upper body stays motionless. On the other hand, the woman keeps her eyes downcast at all times and glides on the rough floor as a swan on the smooth surface of a lake. The utmost skill, which is necessary to perform Kartuli, has earned the dance a reputation of one of the most difficult dances. There were only a few great performers of Kartuli. Some of these are Nino Ramishvili and Iliko Sukhishvili, and Iamze Dolaberidze and Pridon Sulaberidze. <br/> <br/>Khorumi – This war dance has originated in the region of Achara, which is located in the southwestern region of Georgia. The dance was originally performed by only a few man. However, over time it has grown in scale. In today’s version of Khorumi, thirty or forty dancers can participate. Although the number of performers changed, the content of the dance is still the same. The dance brings to life Georgian army of the past centuries. A few men who are searching the area for a campsite and enemy camps perform the initial "prelude" to the dance. Afterwards, they call the army onto the battlefield. The exit of the army is quite breathtaking. Its strength, simple but distinctive movements and the exactness of lines create a sense of awe on stage. The dance incorporates in itself the themes of search, war, and the celebration of victory as well as courage and glory of Georgian soldiers. Since Georgia has seen many wars throughout its history, Khorumi is a call from the past and reminds us that in order to have peace, we must have war. <br/> <br/>Acharuli – Acharuli has also originated in the region of Achara. It is where the dance gets its name from. Acharuli is distinguished from other dances with its colorful costumes and the playful mood that simple but definite movements of both men and women create on stage. The dance is characterized with graceful, soft, and playful flirtation between the males and females. Unlike Kartuli, the relationship between men and women in this dance is more informal and lighthearted. Acharuli instills the sense of happiness in both the dancer and the audience. <br/> <br/>Partsa – Partsa has its origins in Guria (another region in Georgia) and is characterized by its fast pace, rhythm, festive mood, and colorfulness. As a performer, I can say that during a partsa performance, a dancer feels like a bird in the sky, flying across the stage barely touching the floor. Partsa mesmerizes the audience with not only speed and gracefulness, but also with "live towers." This dance creates a mood and a desire to party. <br/> <br/>Kazbeguri – Kazbeguri takes us to the Northern Mountains of Georgia, which is marked with a diverse culture and traditions. The relatively cold and rough atmosphere of the mountains is shown through the vigor and the strictness of the movements. This dance is performed by only men and portrays the toughness and endurance of the mountain people. <br/> <br/>Khanjluri – Historically, Georgians tend to strive for excellence. This trend is portrayed in our folk dances. Thus, many Georgian dances are based on the idea of competition. Khanjluri is one of those dances. In this dance, shepherds, dressed in red chokhas (traditional men’s wear) compete with each other in the usage of daggers and in performing complicated movements. One performer replaces another, and the courage and skill overflows on stage. Since Khanjluri involves daggers and knives, it requires tremendous skill and practice on the part of the performers. <br/> <br/>Khevsuruli – This mountain dance is probably the best representative of the Georgian spirit. It unites love, courage, and respect for women, toughness, competition, skill, beauty, and colorfulness into one amazing performance. The dance starts out with a flirting couple. Unexpectedly, another young men appears, also seeking the hand of the woman. A conflict breaks out and soon turns into a vigorous fighting between the two men and their supporters. The quarrel is stopped temporarily by the woman’s veil. Traditionally, when a woman throws her head veil between two men, all disagreements and fighting halts. However, as soon as the woman leaves the scene, the fighting continues even more vigorously. The young men from both sides attack each other with swords and shields. In some occasions, one man has to fight off three attackers. At the end, a woman (or women) comes in and stops the fighting with her veil once again. However, the final of the dance is "open" –meaning that the audience does not know the outcome of the fighting. As a characteristic of Georgian dances, Khevsuruli is also very technical and requires intense practice and utmost skill in order to perform the dance without hurting anyone. <br/> <br/>Mtiuluri – Mtiuluri is also a mountain dance. Similar to Khevsuruli, Mtiuluri is also based on competition. However, in this dance, the competition is mainly between two groups of young men. It is more like a celebration of skill and art. At first, groups compete in performing complicated movements. Then, we see girl’s dance, which is followed by individual dancer's performance of amazing "tricks" on their knees and toes. At the end, everyone dances a beautiful final. This dance truly reminds us of a festival in the mountains. <br/>Khonga and Simdi – Both of these dances have their roots in Osetia – a region in Northern Georgia. They have much in common but are also significantly different from each other. The costumes in both dances are distinguished with long sleeves. In addition, the headwear of both the women and the men are exceptionally high. The movements in both dances are also similar. However, in Khonga men dance on point, which is particularly difficult but is a beautiful sight. Khonga is performed by a few dancers and is characterized by the grace and softness of the movements. On the other hand, Simdi is danced by many couples. The beauty of Simdi is in the strict graphic outline of the dance, the contrast between black and white costumes, the softness of movements, the strictness of line formations, and the harmony created by all of the above. <br/> <br/>Kintouri – Kintouri is one of the city dances portraying the city life in old Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. The dance takes its name after "kintos" who were small merchants in Tbilisi. They wore black outfits with baggy pants and usually carried their goods (mostly food) on their heads around the city. When a customer chose goods, a kinto would take the silk shawl hanging from his silver belt and wrap the fruits and vegetables in them to weigh (Sited from The Georgian National Ballet). Kintos were known to be cunning, swift, and informal. Such characteristics of kinto are well shown in Kintouri. The dance is light natured and fun to watch. <br/> <br/>Samaia – The dance Samaia is performed by three women and originally, was considered to be a dance of Pagan times. However, today’s Samaia is a representation of King Tamar and her glory. King Tamar in many sources is mentioned as a Queen of Georgia. However, she was considered to be the king of the United Kingdom of Georgia in 12th-13th centuries and was the first woman king in Georgia’s history. There are only four frescos that keep the much-revered image of King Tamar. Simon Virsaladze based the costumes of Samaia on the King’s clothing on those frescos. In addition, the trinity idea in the dance represents King Tamar as a young princess, a wise mother and the powerful king. All these three images are united in one harmonious picture. Moreover, the simple but soft and graceful movements create an atmosphere of beauty, glory and power that surrounded the King’s reign. <br/> <br/>Jeirani – This dance is built on the hunting episode on a doe and is beautifully choreographed by Nino Ramishvili. The dance incorporates not only classical ballet movements but also paints a breathtaking picture of a hunting scene. Everyone who saw Jeirani performed by Nino Ramishvili cannot forget the beautiful body movements, unique dance steps and the dancing spirit charged into the audience (The Georgian National Ballet). <br/> <br/>Karachokheli – Karachokheli was a city craftsman and generally wore black chokha (traditional men's wear). They were known for hard work and, at the same time, for a carefree life. His love for life, wine (which Georgia is famous for) and beautiful women is well represented in the dance Karachokheli. <br/> <br/>Davluri – Davluri is also a city dance, but unlike Kintouri and Karachokheli, it portrays the city aristocracy. The dance reminds us of Kartuli. However, the movements in Davluri are less complicated and the male/female relationship is less formal. The dance is performed by many couples and with the music and colorful costumes, paints a picture of an aristocratic feast on stage.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 0 replies </div>

Taletha 2007-10-07T16:47:28Z Taletha http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances/thread/4474e501-5c8f-40be-b419-084438084b52 2007-10-06T18:27:21Z 2007-10-06T18:24:18Z

<div>Just realized I can't post my full blogs with working links since Tribe does stuff to lnks: <br/> <br/>So, I'm linking to the blogs. I'll sort through my favorites and post in groups when I get the chance. <br/> <br/>The Night I Found Zeybek! <br/>http://people.tribe.net/taletha/blog/11957f87-537d-453a-8267-af4a4778ee61 <br/> <br/>Copy of a post that followed, after I found more information about Zeybek: <br/> <br/>Ok, now that I am madly in love with Zeybek dances, particularly the men's dance (haven't seen good footage of a women's dance yet and I am getting the impression one exists), I've decided to find some information about it online. This is all based on the videos on the YouTube profile here: www.youtube.com/profile <br/> <br/>So I typed in Zeybek and most of the sites that come up are in Turkish. <br/> <br/>I did find this however at www.allaboutturkey.com/izm_folk.htm : <br/> <br/>Zeybek Dances (a dance of western Anatolia or its music) appear to our minds whenever Western Anatolian Folk Dances especially of Izmir, Aydin, Denizli, Balikesir and Mugla are told. <br/> <br/>Zeybek dances are various about 150 types, however they can be gathered into two main classifications. <br/> <br/>1) Slow Zeybek <br/>2) Yörük Zeybek (Fast Zeybek) <br/> <br/>In Izmir Zeybek Dances that are to be danced whether single or with a group, display the Efe's and Zeybek's self-assurances, mainly braveness and their challenges. The Zeybek's who show braveness and honestly with all their excitement are a symbol of dignity and valor. <br/> <br/>Some of the Zeybek dances of Izmir and its surroundings are stated below: Arpazli, Harmandali, Kordon, Bergama, Dagli, Kasikçi Koca Arap, Elifoglu, Iki parmak, Sogukkuyu , Süslü, Jandarma, Yunt daglari, Bakirli, Kasnak, Hantuman, Bas bas, Sabahin Seher Vakti, Ötme Bülbülüm, Yagdi yagmur, Çakici, Ince Mehmet, Karsilama, Kozak, Somali, Yandir, Yörük Ali, Minarede Ezan Var, Sümbül Bahçesinde Karanfili, Kemeralti Zeybekleri. <br/>Musical instruments: <br/> <br/>The musical instruments that are used in Zeybek dances are clarinet and drum in the open areas, baglama (a plucked instrument with 3 double strings and a long neck) is used in the closed areas. The double clarinet is traditional while the first clarinet plays the melody the other one accompanies it. <br/>Costumes: <br/> <br/>The costumes of Efe and Zeybek are told below. <br/> <br/>Efe wear a reddish helmet which is made of broadcloth and this helmet called "Kabalak". Efe tie "Posu" that the young girls embroidered around their helmets. The blue shalwar (baggy trousers) that Efe wear are called "Çasir Menevrek". These shalwars' length extends to the knee-caps and they are open in both winter and summer. The flank side of these "Çasir Menevreks" are black-silk caftan (robe). They wear the tassels that is called "Koza" and they are long. This tassel must be 100 drachma (400th part of an okka). If the jackets that the Efe wear have sleeves, this type is called "Cepken" and if not, then it is called "Çamadan". These are made of blue or dark-blue broad-cloth and they are embroidered with the black-silk caftan with various motifs and Zeybeks wear silver-thread cepkens. The mintan with thin round disks and without color is called "Alakye", is worn to the waist and leather weapon case which is tied to it. In this weapon case "Kulakli Yatagan Knife" takes place. <br/> <br/>Besides a handkerchief a silver tobacco case, an amber cigarette holder and two okkas of clean wool-shorn is used in case of an injury and from flank side of the weapon-case, an iron stick that is called "mese" leans over. He uses his knife to sharpen this Pala or to defend himself in case of a confrontation against agony. Two Efe never shoot each other, because this signifies "cowardness". <br/> <br/>Efe wear "Pazubent" that is covered with silver to their arms, an "enam" and a silver "hamay" lean over on their breasts. Pazubent is worn from the childhood to the end of life. Efe's weapons are silver repose work that is embroidered with a silver repose. They wear cross-cartridges called "Karlilik" on their breasts. The embroidered boots that Efe wear are called "Kayalik" only Efe wear them. Zeybeks and infants wear "Çariksi" (slippers). Both in winter and summer the wool socks are worn and knee-pad that is called "Kepmen" are worn on it. The daggers which are put "Kepmen" are used in dances. Efe and Zeybek are distinguished from each other with the difference in their mintans; Efe's mintans are not buttoned up, their breasts are seen. <br/>Meanings of the figures in Zeybek: <br/> <br/>Some differences are seen in their figures of walking, turning, rising, knee-downing and holding up their arms (the walking with or without ricochets) and turnings in the Zeybek plays display Zeybek's self-assurance, honesty, braveness and challenging. <br/> <br/>Good stuff!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/worldfolkdances">Exploring World Folk Dances</a> - 1 reply </div>

Taletha 2007-10-06T18:24:18Z