Russia’s cultural diversity takes center stage in massive dance show (VIDEO)
More than 600 dancers have taken part in the ‘Khorovod. The Energy of Unity’ folk dance production at the National Centre ‘Russia’ in Moscow
The large-scale dance production celebrated Russia’s vast cultural diversity, traditions and the shared identity of its many ethnic communities. At its core was the khorovod, a traditional Slavic circle dance that shares much in common with similar traditions around the world.
“What matters is that our production goes beyond classic folk dances. We have been able to present traditional art in a contemporary way. The khorovod brings people together, and virtually every people in the world has a dance like it,” ‘Russia’ National Center Deputy Director General Anastasia Zvyagina told RT.
The circle dance is especially symbolic in Russia, where so many different ethnic communities live together, she added. “No one comes first or last. It is this energy of unity that allows us to build on what we have today and, of course, look ahead to the future,” she said.
We have managed to preserve the culture and distinct identity of all our peoples, and we are proud of that.
The show combined traditional folk dances with contemporary choreography, electronic music, beatboxing and throat singing. Performers came from Russia’s Donetsk People’s Republic, Karelia, Yakutia, Crimea, the North Caucasus and other regions.
The production featured original musical pieces exploring family bonds, nature, and cultural heritage.
The performances ran from Tuesday to Thursday and attracted more than 1,800 spectators. The production brought together over ten ensembles and solo artists from different regions of Russia.
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