Europe (Ballet & Folk)
Russian Folk Dance
Russian folk dance includes local social traditions and stylized theatrical repertories. Twentieth-century ensembles developed concert versions whose virtuosity and formations differ from village practice.
History
Village and regional forms preceded the large twentieth-century state ensembles. Companies such as Moiseyev and Berezka developed highly stylized concert choreography based on selected folk sources.
Key forms
- Khorovod
- Regional folk
- Concert folk
Elements
- Circle patterns
- Footwork
- Theatrical ensemble formations
Masters & companies
- Igor Moiseyev Ensemble
- Berezka Ensemble
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