Dance of the Black Sea Circassians by Kabardinka
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- Опубликовано: 31 дек 2020
- The choreography performed by the Ensemble of Kabardinka is a collection of various Circassian dance figures and influenced by the Western Adyghe tribes Ubykh, Natukhay and Shapsug who once used to populate the Black Sea coasts of the Northwest Caucasus for thousands of years with their Abkhazian cousins before they were completely exiled from the region by Russian Empire in 1864. They lost more than three quarters of their populations during the Circassian Exile. The aggression and the later actions against the native people of the region by Russian Empire are considered the first modern systematic genocide by many historians and it was a role model for later genocides committed by different countries around the world although the only country officially recognizing it is Georgia. Today most of Circassians live outside of their native homelands scattering around the world. As a result Ubykh language went completely extinct in 90's and other ethnic groups/languages are waiting for the same fate.
There are many ancient elements during the performance reflecting some of the very old rituals of Circassians. The Circassian Circle is an important symbol and its origin goes back to the old Pagan culture. There were relics or sometimes a tree representing the Deities in the center of the circle in earlier times. Circassians would dance around the relics singing songs and hymns specific to the ritual's theme like funeral, wedding, harvesting, holy days, etc. The dancing area was accepted as a holy place and no one could enter without permission. The Hatiyago/Ceguako (the solo dancer who has a ritualistic stick) is portrayed as one of its earliest forms and has complete control over the ceremony like an ancient priest. Every dancer/member of the community should obey the Hatiyago's directives to take place the ceremony properly.
Nowadays this character has significantly changed from its origins mostly because of Islamic influences, although is still an important part of Circassian weddings. Today they generally act as a supervisor/organizer in the weddings, but in ancient times their missions were much more than that. They supervised important ceremonies like weddings as it's today but also they had a vital mission to represent and carry anything related to Circassian society, like traditions, music, songs, mythology and history to the next generations. They were the living memories of Circassians who had only oral lore.
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For those who are wondering why the dances of the Scots and Irish are similar to ours
the English intelligence officer James Bell lived in the Circassian villages for three years, from 1837 to 1839. He left written observations of traditional dances, songs, musical instruments, in which he repeatedly pointed out the identity between the Circassian and Scottish music: “If I didn’t know anything about them (Circassian melodies) and I was asked what they represent, I would answer:“ Old Scottish songs ”. ["Journal of a residence in Circassia during the years 1837, 1838, and 1839", Bell James Stanislaus, 1840.]
There is also an Irish dance called the "Circassian circle", of course it is not the same as ours, but there are similar moments, but neither we nor the Irish need to be accused of stealing, after all, we have very similar stories with the Celts (we experienced it ourselves bad empires) and places of residence, these are mountains and foothills
So gorgeous, thank you
Doesn't really matter.. your dances/costumes/dancers are still exquisitely and uniquely beautiful! Another wonderful example here: ruclips.net/video/F4nczjS0j30/видео.html
As an armchair historian enthusiast -- thank you for this. It's fascinating the similarities
He fought the dirty Russians as well.
Yeah.very nice and celtic..the problem is men are always Held accountable.
There are many similarities to Scottish country dancing. We even have a part of a dance we call the Circassian circle! Love from Scotland
That's where they performing Circassian Circle at 2:04
@@hyperform isn’t that amazing? Circassia to Scotland. Either very many years ago a Scottish traveller went to Circassia and brought it back or a traveller from Circassia brought it to Scotland.
@@wildalbalass4867 The similarities are interesting, sure but many symbols, mythology and rituals are very common in Northern European Pagan Cultures as John Colorusso mentioned in his studies. They might be somehow related millennials ago or influenced each other. Black Sea Circassians were in constant contact with many cultures including Greeks as sea trade was very important and the region was a very busy passage between Eurasia and Middle East all the time. As an interesting note, Loreena Mckennitt believes her roots are in Northern Caucasus and actually she visited a small town in Turkey where many Circassian/Abkhazian villages are settled around it and she performed traditional dances with local people there. The origins of Circassian/Abkhazians are very disputable topic. They have no genetic or linguistic relations with their neighboring nations. It looks as if they were there all the time as far as we know. Maybe we might learn much more info in the future as more people study on them.
@@wildalbalass4867 And these are some of the other Circassian dances which I believe you may find more interesting similarities.
ruclips.net/video/I06KY4Yv-Q4/видео.html
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ruclips.net/video/SfwafrArD9E/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/EtNehUsThPc/видео.html
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Scots were also one of the most vocal nations protesting for prevention of the Circassian genocide.
I truely cannot stop watching this. I am from Ireland living in England, with family that do irish dancing and there are some surprising similarities. Please keep this tradition alive, it is truely amazing and beautiful at the same time. Please never lose this culture, and keep your maiden tongue. xxxx
Thank you im from a kabardian family but i never went to my grandfather's land
@@h.kansouh7165приезжайте и давайте вместе возродим нашу общую Родину страну Черкесию ☝️
In England there is an element of dance called the "Circassian circle". This is from those times when English diplomats vizited Cicassian in the 18-19 century
🙌🙌🙌👍👍👍🤝🤝🤝
@@user-lu5zq4oe8p ahh so that is where it comes from, I searched and could not find any information on the linkage. It’s actually part of Scottish Highland dancing, which to me seemed even more of a disconnect, but does involve linking arms.
Nowhere near as graceful as this though 👍
Circassians have often been called the most beautiful ethnic group on the Earth. A mixture of good genetics, diet and living at high altitudes also enables them to live far older than many other ethnic groups. Many among them live into their 100s
But none of these dancers fit the description of the actual Circassians of old. I think the title remains, but between the genocides, harem slavery, and diaspora and the mixing that comes with that, the actual Circassian people are sadly extinct.
@@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244 The Circassians have nothing to do with Harem
Only two daughters of Circassian princes married two sultans
The first princess was the wife of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent
The second princess is the mother of Sultan Abdul Hamid
The women of Al-Harem were from Ukraine and Greece, and others like them were captured, including the daughters of Ukrainian and Greek priests.
Нет, не вымер. Он лишь претерпел незначительные изменения путем смешения ДНК человека земли. Бог это приветствует. Ведь все народы земли произошли от Адама и Евы( Библия).
I Totally love this and I dont know why. The closest is that I feel a deep connection; it touches my soul somehow, but I have no ethnic connection here... It does not matter this, music and dance are positively life affirming.... Love it... I will keep learning about this beautiful population... Much love from USA
Same with me! I'm fascinated. Have you caught the wonderful video of Ubykh children performing a traditional dance at a Ubykh wedding reception? You may already know that the Ubykhs were one of the thirteen original Circassian tribes of the Caucasus before the Russian policy of decimation and subjugation under Czar Alexander II caused a mass migration of Ubykhs into Turkey along with other Circassians. Some Ubykhs also settled in Palestine at that time and later became Israeli citizens. Although, they still have their own distinct community there. [Please note: "Ubykh" is misspelled the video heading.] Enjoy it!
ruclips.net/video/F4nczjS0j30/видео.html
This is cool, very cool. I love the fact that men behave like men and women like women. Virility and femininity.
Long live independent Circassia..
Адыгэ уэй уэй!
How old is this dance? When did it orginate in Circassia? I love the dance AND the music!
Circassian dancing has become an addiction for me
Me too :)
Io sono italiana amante delle danze popolari e grazie al Cerchio circasso sono arrivata a conoscere la storia della Circassia e del suo popolo ... grazie a voi scopro le similitudini con le danze irlandesi. È incredibile come la vita faccia i suoi percorsi.
Le danze circasse sono bellissime, i danzatori e danzatrici eccezionali.
Piekne ,niesamowite ❤️Czerkiesi to dumny bohaterski narod ,ktory nie dal sie zwycieżyc wrogom i Bog da ze bedzie znow na mapie swiata 🙏❤️
Pozdrowienia z Polski ❤️❤️❤️
Приветствую Поляков из Нальчика 👋
Kabardinka - my love! You need to be friends with such warriors, you need to love such girls!
Great Dance and Freedom loving Great people. Free Nartland.
I looked at the comments I don’t know what kind of dancing this really is but it’s fantastic
Selam aleykum from a Digor Ossetian!
Fabulous.. they would do well to introduce themselves at the InterCeltic Festival held in Brittany each year. Their dance and music is so similar!
Absolutely FABULOUS!! The dancers are INCREDIBLE! How do they perform such intricate choreography so flawlessly??
AMAZING , CAN WATCH ALL NIGHT
У кабардинцев свой особенный почерк во всем. Браво.
Скажи Адыг, не разделяй, мы и так как песчинки разбросаны по всей земле
А танец то западных черкесов
Не у кабардинцев, а у адыгов ! Тем более , этот танец черноморских черкесов !
COORDINAZIONE , ORIGINALITÀ , COSTUMI E PASSIONE ! L'ANIMA di un POPOLO !
Amazing dance and culture!!! Beautiful! 👏😍💐
with love from georgia😍
I would love for them to come to Colorado
Wow! Fine respects and greetings from England, with a bow
Circassia!!!! We'll get her back
Восхищает каждый черкесский танец до глубины души
Красивые люди..! Красивые танцы
Beautiful dancing, costumes and music
Absolutely beautiful stunning love from ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱
Amazing, sending love from Indonesia 💃🏽❤️
Beautiful
wonderful dance i love these beautyful dance
My ancestors were Circassians who came from the black sea ..
А вы в какой стране?
They would be great Irish dancers
What a beautiful dance! This song in this used to be available on youtube but has since been deleted :(
What is the title of the song ?
Like a Circassian 'Riverdance'! Closest parallel I could think of!
Very energetic & elegant dancers.
This is a wonderful joyous dance, the technique, the choreography, the performers!
Just the Best!
Hypnotic !
Yes the thing on their head looks Pontic
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. One of the most captivating and uplifting group dances I have seen..............gorgeous. thank you
какой красивый танец, а музыка вообще супер❤
interesting. Looks and sounds very Celtic. Scottish in particular.
Bravo, Bravo
Uma das coisas mais impressionantes que eu vi na minha vida. Obrigado!
❤ from Chile
Absolutely fabulous in every respect ...
🚶 💃 AWESOME
Very beautiful dance. It's a pity that 90% of this beautiful people was destroyed by tsarist Russia
By Romanov tsars. Romans, German imperialists. Russia and Prussia were basically the same state. Most Russians were indentured servants at the time, and Cossacks only dealt with invasions.
Stunning ❤!!
ყოჩაღ!!ძალიან ლამაზად ცეკვავთ.
Greetings from Norway🇧🇻 to Russia(Circassia) amazing folkdance🤩💜 just love it!
To Circassia, not to Russian. We don't care about russians
Россия тут не причём, черкесы танцевали и до потери своей страны Черкесии
@@Odysh637Nevermind russian or Circassian I love the folkdance
Wonderful. Absolutely enthralling. Congratulations to everyone involved and Happy New Year for 2021 from the United Kingdom.
Wunderbar! Sehr schön! ❤️
maravilloso ¡¡
Greetings from algeria 🇩🇿❤️
GOD BLESS CHERKESIA AND CHERKESIANS !!
Excellent group dancing, Outstanding!!
Absolutely phenomenal - Very calming and mesmerizing. After watching this video, I would be remiss if I did not subscribe and I will subscribe. On my next trip to Russia (hopefully fall '22), I will definitely head south to Kabardino-Balkaria
I love it, love it, love it.
Excellent coordination.
👍👍👍👍👍
Very beautiful
Красиво, ребята,еклмн
🤯 wow. Amazing. Love everything about this.
Peace from Virginia.
That was really enjoyable. God bless music and dancing.
Wonderful dance and music. You guys are awesome!
Дахэ дэд, опсэу❤️❤️❤️
Love seeing those tall women
It's a very obscure and beautiful culture and dance, if I went to Russia one day I would definitely go to see this.
They are Circassian
Well they are obscure because of Russia
@NA 4 That is bad what Russia did to them but good that they are flushing out the Khazarian Mafia out of the Ukraine.
@NA 4
Yes still they aren’t Russians we all know it
Maravilhoso! Perfeito! Adoro estas danças! De São Paulo/ Brasil
Perfect
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love from South Africa. Rona Scott.
❤️❤️❤️ thank you for sharing. What joy to watch. 🤗
Me encanta esta coregrafia ..felicitaciones maestros danzarines 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Bonjour de France. Bravo ! Gardez bien vos traditions, c'est précieux ! ❤❤❤
Отлично! Браво👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😲😲😲😁😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍Жаль оплодисментов не было в начале!
i love it :) .
Just wow love from India ♥️🔥
How can we invite these dancing groups to California?
Официальное письмо присылаете в адрес МИНИСТЕРСТВА КУЛЬТУРЫ РОССИИ В МОСКВЕ, С ПОЖЕЛАНИЕМ ПРИГЛАСИТЬ АНСАМБЛЬ " КАБАРДИНКА" В ВАШУ СТРАНУ ДЛЯ ДЕМОНСТРАЦИИ МНОГОГРАННОЙ КУЛЬТУРЫ РОССИИ. И ДЛЯ УКРЕПЛЕНИЯ КУЛЬТУРНЫХ СВЯЗЕЙ И ДРУЖБЫ МЕЖДУ НАРОДАМИ АМЕРИКИ И РОССИИ
Офигеть круто
D'UN AUTRE MONDE JE SUIS BOULEVERSÉE BON FUTUR À TOUS KAT DE FRANCE ❤❤❤🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸💕
perfect! Dicipline!
Fire, perfection. Love it!
magnifique
Caucasus is rich with its culture in Europe
we Caucasians are west Asians!!!
@@nairalusine4408 you can't tell from the faces of these Caucasians that they are Asians😅
@@nairalusine4408 NO!!! Caucasians are not Asians at all!! Caucasians have nothing to do with asians!!!
@@nairalusine4408”west Asian” you’re a Turk by definition
I was watching random videos from different nationalities and stopped here. I loved seeing these dances and the bodily harmony of the movements.
I liked the dance soundtrack, I would like to know the name of the song used in this presentation.
Dance of Circassian prince and princess
Уэркъ къафэ .
¡Espléndido!
me gusto...muy bueno...saludo desde Argentina...!!!
Молодцы!Что тут еще скажешь.
Klasse
Wow!
Браво❤
Riverdance in the Caucasians!!! Where is Michael Flatley -Lord if the Dance. Your dances are beautiful.
Awesome 😎👍
Now I need Russia to be kicked out of Circassia.
Оставьте в покое черкесов и вообще весь Северный Кавказ. Кавказ еле устоял в столетней войне с Россией. Разбирайтесь в своих проблемах, к другим не лезьте. Черкесы больше всех пострадали, их чуть не истребили. Оставьте нас в покое.
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excellent
All I know about your people are by turkish and arab articles, very poor by the way. May you help telling here where we could read and find tech articules about your people, culture, history, etc? Thanks
tres beau
I have the impression that the music has Eastern influences, while the dancers' moves have something in common with Celtic dances (ex. Irish dances). I wish someone could explain to me the history of Circassian people. Thank you so much for sharing this work of art. Greetings from Italy
Hi, mate. there is some information about the dance on the video description. The music is based on traditional Circassian rhythms but slightly modernized. Choreography is a mix of various Circassian dances with some artistic interpretations. Celtic and Northern Caucasus cultures have several similarities but scientifically there has been no evidence found to support a direct connection between them yet as far as I know.
Anything else you want to know, just ask.
Circassian history is full of pain , and it's still bleeding
This is new to me and I'm loving it. I also sensed a similarity with Irish dancing in some of the footwork. I appreciate the response about no known connection.
@@marthadawson8954 все очень просто черкесский танец попал в Ирландию и называется у них черкесский круг.
Well Celtic people are actually from that region. I hope that explains it to you. You are a part of our common great family.
I'm circassian and only 8
Very nice, feels like a strange mix of Celtic dance and Arab music. But why do they have to do the whole act on their tiptoes?
Arab music sounds nothing like this
Потому что это культура черкесов , танцевать на носках., нет ни кельтской, ни арабской примеси.