Each nation has its own dances expressing the character, mentality and characteristics of the nation. Folk dances are primarily associated with history and cultural traditions. Perhaps, with their help, people are trying to perpetuate the memory of national heroes or show their temperament.
What an interesting nation the Tatars are! It is noteworthy that they coexist perfectly in all corners
of the globe, easily adapt to new living conditions. But this does not mean at all that they forget their traditions and culture. Tatar dance is a vivid confirmation of this. Show at least one Tatar who does not know at least one Tatar
folk dance.Features of Tatar choreography
What do you think the Tatar dance is in? Of course, in national costumes. These people are very colorful. True, they are no less colorful than the dance itself.
A feature of Tatar dances is the expression and sharpness of movements. The performance of this dance has repeatedly changed in the process of the history of the people and the development of their culture. At the very beginning, this dance was considered shamanistic, since its movements resembled the movements of a magician or shaman. He was also associated with the cult of birds and animals. The movement of the hands resembled the flapping of the wings of a bird.
Over time, the Tatar dance changed and became closer to ordinary people, as it reflected their way of life, temperament and culture. The tributaries and swoops already had nothing to do with the activities of the shaman, and starting from the 20th century, Tatar dances even took some movements from Russian folk dance. Borrowing often occurs from neighboring nations, because culture cannot develop in isolation, so this exchange is absolutely normal. The main thing is that the Tatar dance has not lost its pronounced nationality.
Dancing
Incendiary Tatar dance will not leave indifferent those who saw this sight. So many emotions, expressions! They can be performed both in pairs (man with woman), and separately. Tatar dance can be performed solo, mixed and even in groups. Female dances, for example, are feminine, elegant, chastity. Tatar dance is full of tireless Tatar cheerfulness. He talks through movements about life, the culture of the people. Consider one pair dance.
Several couples stand on site. The guy with his right hand hugs the girl, and with his left holds her left hand and takes her aside. The girl supports the dress with her right hand. The Tatar dance is rich in various kinds of footfalls, which clearly shows this example. First, the couple three times performs the main step right along the line. Then the element that was already mentioned: the triple tributary. They perform everything, and the body must be tilted somewhat forward. After the pair, they perform the main step three times, overcoming the distance in a small circle counterclockwise. At the end of this measure, the pair should return to their place. Guys stand in the center of the circle facing the girls and perform a triple influx, while the girls double.
Here he is, a colorful Tatar folk dance! In colorful colorful costumes, his movements convey all the temperament of this unique people.