Russian folk dance - history and realities

Many sources on the history of choreography claim that the Russian folk dance by its appearance is due to the severe Russian climate. The pier, jumps and tricks with which our dances are so rich are nothing more than a way to keep warm in the cold. After all, most of the public holidays and festivities in Russia used to take place only in late autumn and winter, when the old harvest has already been harvested, and for the sowing of the new one, the time has not yet come.

Of course, this version has the right to life. But, whatever it was, the Russian folk dance is an art more ancient. The first mention of it in historical documents dates back to 907, that is, before the baptism of Rus. But when exactly the Russian people began to dance and what their first dances were, nobody is now aware. One can only assume that the Russian folk dance originally had a huge ritual significance and symbolized a close sacral connection with nature. At least, this is the kind of judgment that comes from ancient national oral traditions, epics and songs.

It should be noted that the Russian folk dance very accurately reflects the way of life, temperament and character of the people. It can be argued that the reflection of reality is one of the features of the dance art of our ancestors. And this Russian folk dance stands out against the background of the world dance culture.

The first sowing or harvesting in Russia has long been accompanied by all sorts of ritual actions. Round dance became their basis and smoothly passed into the classical Russian dance. It can be argued that the dance is the forefather of our national dance art. Due to his motives, dances were created for centuries, which today are considered bright examples of national choreography.

Russian folk dance "Kalinka" is not a dance, it's a dance. Dance, which appeared, so to speak, breaking the chain of the dance. Dance is the best way to show the fun, cheerfulness, daring and breadth of a person's soul characteristic for all Slavic peoples. But absolutely all Russian dances are filled with deep lyrical meaning, however, like the fun of a Russian person always echoes with sadness. Another famous example of classical dance is the Russian folk dance "Lady".

These and other Russian dances are a special art. Dancers, like theatrical actors, play a role in the production. They tell an entertaining story of life. They tell brightly, colorfully, using not only body movements, but also facial expressions, and gestures. Russian dances - it's humor and laughter, somersaults and jumps, winding dances, which against the background of bright national costumes look especially impressive.

Important is the fact that the Russian national dances clearly traced the male and female beginnings. A man is energetic and courageous, a woman is majestic and proud. Stories in songs about Great Russia, good kings and valorous heroes who have accompanied Russian dances for centuries, have made them part of the history of the Fatherland.

Interest in Russian folk dance never fell either in Russia or in foreign countries. And today many choreographic schools among the variety of dances prefer to focus on Russian folk - art, which has been tested not for one hundred years.