Amazing Russian Floating Folk Dance "Birch Tree / Beryozka"

[@therockymountainproject3862]

This sense of pride I get is astounding, I'm not even Russian. This sense of European culture is amazing.

[@hahalol6331]

Same. I believe europe is for europeans and we may claim each other’s culture!

[@VoluspaAstrid]

Most absolutely true and the reason of why I have this channel. Astrid .

[@YT-fr5lf]

European culture is something special 🪆💕

[@Brocklanders80085]

When did Russia become European?

[@VoluspaAstrid]

@@Brocklanders80085 More than 1000 years ago, since the state was founded by the Vikings. And a little later, around 1050's AD, Russian princesses became queens of France, Hungary, Norway etc. I would say that the court of the king of France became European only when Anna of Russia had first introduced bathing there, use of forks for eating and had began the tradition of the royal children being taught to read. To the point, that in memory and gratitude for such an undertaking, all French kings since 1050's to the last monarch before the French Revolution, were taking their coronation oath by placing their hand on the book written in the Russian language, brought by Anna of Russia with her to the French court almost 1000 years ago. Astrid .

[@zpt_phj_]

I saw a small clip on Instagram and came looking here for this video....

[@michaeljaysonbanua4870]

Same

[@shreyamishra6310]

Same

[@user-gb8vl6qm8j]

Yo but the song there was different do you guys know the song from instagrams name ?

[@nadiadiaz5601]

Me too

[@bartoszurbanski4770]

@@user-gb8vl6qm8j kzbin.info/www/bejne/foOYq6N8qJyMprs My ukrainian friend showed it to me some time ago, no need to thank :D

[@everywhere3301]

That's how I tip toe to the fridge at 3am trying not to wake my parents up

[@bethbartlett5692]

roflol !

[@user-kc5mt1gh1w]

LOL

[@kah227]

If they looked like this girls you would go for it.

[@krystlecolon7453]

Those tostino rolls be poppin

[@cookiebear5179]

i dont even leave my parents room in the night

[@dicer31]

Ah the swan effect. Slow and steady on top, 100mph underneath. Awesone show.

[@dormghost]

Lol the best description ever.

[@graces.4020]

dicer31 really

[@theblackbaron4119]

The secret is that they are all standing on really fast turtles that have been receiving dance lessons.

[@johni_cuh]

@@theblackbaron4119 Best explanation I've seen of this yet lmao

[@arminneha7022]

@@theblackbaron4119 it’s the best description for this dance

[@pageachatter229]

The amount of grace and control displayed by these ladies is incredible. Well done girls!

[@VoluspaAstrid]

+Lisa Plambeck I do agree sister. Thank you. Astrid

[@user-it4qo8qs6h]

Wow only one reply....

[@blxssings]

@@user-it4qo8qs6h was thinking the same

[@thegunner7942]

@@blxssings you're american?

[@mrsurfer2655]

And you can't teach grace. You either have it or you don't.

[@zebraneighbor6383]

It almost looks like they're wearing roller skates under the dresses. That's incredible.

[@cookiebear5179]

There dresses would lift due to wind roller skates to fast

[@neuromancer8796]

i mean, they don't?

[@lemeandre]

@@neuromancer8796 nope

[@geiroveeilertsen7112]

@@cookiebear5179 wut?

[@gbennis]

I think they are riding on Rombas

[@ProximaCentauri88]

Imagine seeing a lady moving like that at night towards you?

[@angela-dm7vo]

Holy fuck

[@juariahmarwahd5689]

That'd be very scary

[@acharonim4659]

Hell nah. 😂

[@wahyugembel6925]

With white dress,long hair,pale face..... You can't scream... Too scare to scream

[@lazyrrr2411]

I'd dance straight to her Like a Soldier & take her hand

[@nicolep.3320]

I bet their calves are on fire

[@GothAlice]

Yup, remembering my semi-effective attempts to move by gliding long ago, my legs hurt watching this. Eliminating the dip as you walk… eliminating the natural semi-circular motion of pivoting on a fixed length rod, essentially… hurts after a surprisingly short amount of time. Lowering your center of gravity and never fully extending your legs, you throw evolved efficiency out the window.

[@PutitinDaramen]

@@GothAlice is that why the are all the same height?

[@silverexperience]

Ikr

[@pokelynke8232]

I wore a kimono once and my calves were burning after walking 30 feet. I can't imagine what these ladies go through to do something so fluid.

[@epic6434]

They seem to be gliding it's beautiful and as they say whoever says beauty is hard work but can come effortless.

[@untukkamu.7946]

creepy and satisfying at the same time

[@outpost2996]

Why creepy?

[@anavuzem]

Дмитрий Outpost i find it creepy as well. Its because they are not moving like humans. Yes it looks good, but its so unusual it makes it creepy

[@user-md3is4dq2d]

More beautiful than creepy

[@RussPipkinanim8r]

Beautiful and creepy is like the Russian standard.

[@cookiebear5179]

its not creepy to me cuz ik how there doing it

[@esthermacky8067]

I can imagin these girls getting into a fight and instead of a "sassy strut away" they'd just float away after roasting the shit out of someone XD

[@cookiebear5179]

what if its a good roast doe shall it continue?

[@jdavrie]

😂😂😂

[@adwagmusic]

“Idk man, it was wild. She just floated away after. I don’t think I’ll ever be the same.”

[@rebeldog613]

Russia somehow preserved its unique culture.. makes me feel there’s still hope in humanity.

[@nand87]

And then there's America with the woke wave

[@ab-lz2gh]

And there r peoples who are trying ther best to destry it in many cunning ways... Irrespective of our identity and nationality if theres at least any little humane left in us then we should fight to not let it happen in any way..

[@mogomighty102]

@@ab-lz2gh so many people grossly over generalise European history, painting us as the ‘villains of history’. Sad sight to see

[@tessbessette5365]

@@nand87 i think we can strive to be better people than we were in the past while simultaneously keeping the beautiful parts of our history. many people in america share their beautiful cultures from all around the world- that’s the great part about living here.

[@Katya_Lastochka]

@@nand87 But thats the whole point. Woke America is just a minority. The coastal, meteopolitan minority that lives in a bubble and has a lot of power. They in no way represent the majority, the culture. They represent the fake culture which is Hollywood and media.

[@kidsoto7187]

Hoverboards, I swear, just....how?

[@HeyitsBri_]

@i Stole Someone Comment you're English is perfect!

[@nadiaherrera3640]

Perfect posture no bending in the knees but not locking them I’m in marching band

[@cemsahin5317]

Magnets!

[@shiftfire4511]

In all seriousness, they've trained to specifically move only on the tips of their toes and minimize all movements below the waist, hiding the minor movements left by covering them in these kinds of dresses. The end result, as you can see, is that they look like they're floating and it's amazing!

[@iridescentaurora268]

very small, yet quick steps - hidden by the wide crinolines under their dresses

[@rsinclair689]

Love the Russian people (from the US) amazing culture and warm hearted people!

[@atheadax]

Absolutely

[@AnakinSkywalker_32014]

Thank you!))

[@AnnieValicek]

Feel the exact same way!

[@lizzy9178]

Just showed this to my daughter. She asks, "Are those dolls?" 😂

[@MrJRW1]

Wow! How do they do it?! I wish the floor was see through and there were cameras to see the performers feet! Absolutely stunning to watch! Thanks for sharing!

[@nostalgianostalogic2923]

When you said you wished the floors were see through and there were cameras there I WAS LIKE HOLD ON

[@rebeccalandin9170]

Nostalgia Nostalogic not gonna lie, buddy. They had me in the first half😂

[@knocewwmckskdmdo976]

They make very small tiny steps

[@alien111star]

Yes. It's our Russian girls :-))

[@jungtothehuimang]

@@nostalgianostalogic2923 same I was like mate come on now hold up

[@ThickestSkull03]

Imagine how much strength are in their calves.

[@meraamore]

Это не настолько направленно на мышцы икр, сколько на все тело, корпус-спина. Это все должно быть максимально закреплено.

[@YT-fr5lf]

This type of Slavic and European culture is to be preserved, not forgotten. Beautifully done ladies! Love from, well, Russia! ❤️

[@AtoZ-fk8rw]

True words!

[@margaridamacgregor1471]

Beautiful, Russia is such a beautiful nation with warm hearts. love from Portugal

[@syryozh6957]

yeees very WARM and kind hearts, of course 🤔🤔🤔

[@pennylockhart9553]

@@syryozh6957 are you American?

[@lamponi811]

Спасибо, сердечный привет из России ❤🙏

[@user-ol2vz6rc5f]

I bet your American....@@syryozh6957

[@user-ol2vz6rc5f]

You only know what your war monger president mumbles.@@syryozh6957

[@quextico]

Incredibly beautiful! So graceful and light. I can only imagine the hundreds, if not thousands, of hours these artists spend practicing and refining their art. Absolutely stunning.

[@TheWolfQueentm]

I'm now convinced Russians are magic

[@morganolfursson2560]

This is poetry in motion.

[@kennyotsu4357]

In it's non-existence

[@GoutamDAS-ls1wb]

This is probably the most amazing dance group that I have ever seen! The dancers look like they are on carousel! Must take years and years of patience and practice.

[@Cikatuxa]

Yea, thats true.

[@thearcticlord3920]

Russia at her very best. Keep dancing Russia. The world needs to see this beauty from you. Россия во всей красе. Продолжай танцевать, Россия. Мир должен увидеть эту красоту от вас.

[@kbrah4974]

This is the coolest thing I've ever seen. Thats absolutely amazing they can move like that.... so hypnotizing they look like porcelain dolls. Unbelievable how there's no movement in their dresses or upper torso - they can move so quickly. This must be so difficult to do!!!

[@bougaroun]

My grandma was Russian and used to dance and sing. So very beautiful. ❤

[@_Caedwyn]

i cant stress how much i LOVE THIS music and dance its so pure and innocent and lovely

[@zamzai1414]

Don't you just loving watching such beautiful cultural perfection.. I love everyone's culture and differences. The world is so beautiful with it

[@zacmumblethunder7466]

It's things like this that makes me stop despairing of the rubbish, aggression and idiocy on the internet and be happy that it also enables us to see such beautiful spectacles.

[@DeweyLauridsen5000]

Every time I watch this, I'm so captivated. I know I will never have the chance to see something like this, but I can dream. I love Russia and her music so much! We have nuthing even close to this here. .......forever greatful. Dewey L

[@justmedic9689]

If you're from the states Wisconsin has tons of folk festivals you might want to check out! Folk fair is a huge one :)

[@scraperindustry]

The uniformity is crazy. Even their heights are similar

[@lrmazima7468]

Вот оно искусство, не требует доказательств. Не надо скакать голыми на сцене, привлекая внимание. Вот оно достоинство и женственность русской женщины.

[@shy8498]

Yah 👍👏👏

[@MrJackandy123]

AT 2 MINS 54 SECONDS FEET CLEARLY SEEN NO HOVER BOARDS,RESPECT.THE FIRST LADY INTO THE LOOP WHITE BALLET SHOES ON.......FANTASTIC.

[@stickman_art8858]

chill the hoverboards thing was a joke

[@charlottesphie7037]

That eyes 🧐

[@ayb2337]

This is what a true culture and heritage looks like..Europians, please save it.. don't let multiculturlizm ruin this beauty. Love from South Asia.

[@VoluspaAstrid]

Thank you and totally agree. Astrid .

[@maryclynch9356]

Russian culture at its best.

[@cookiebear5179]

they may got better idk im not Russian

[@elusiveDEVIANT]

Imagine being chased down a dark alley by people who move like this. I'd die.

[@considerthisawarning]

Time and time again, I come back to this clip and be astounded at Eastern European culture.

[@sonrazuma1572]

It is uniquely Russian and not Eastern European

[@maxerich3641]

@@sonrazuma1572 lol, ethnic russian culture considered as Eastern European, if you didn't know. Не надо отделять русскую культуру от соседних восточноевропейских. Российская и русская культура разные вещи.

[@user-lt1rl6kq1g]

​@@sonrazuma1572русская!

[@redpilledfag]

Russians are so amazing. Wow

[@MrJackandy123]

WOH SUCH GRACE ON TIPTOES WHY DO PEOPLE HATE RUSSIANS I AM ENGLISH AND I LOVE RUSSIAN DANCING,EXELLENT REMEMBER FOLKS WE MUST ALL GET ALONG TO KEEP MANKIND ALIVE,THIS IS A ONE WAY TRIP ENJOY IT.PEACE.

[@thegunner7942]

Everybody loves Russians except americans, there's actually no reason to hate them, thats why I respected them most than americans

[@thomasanderson3459]

@@thegunner7942 Completely agree....A lot of times in cases hatred means jealousy.

[@CigdemS]

These ladies are absolutely beautiful! This is such an amazing performance!

[@wendigos_eat_people7177]

Yes Cigdem$ , They are very beautiful and elegant .

[@user-nb7wz3gd6i]

This is the famous swimming step; it is not just a swimming step, it is sliding on the ground like on water. This is how the image of a Russian beauty is created. The step is born in combination with the inner state of the artist. The secret of this step is not only in the legs. Like many classical choreographic elements, the floating step is based on the setting of the body, hands, on the fact that the artist knows: he is dancing!

[@danawinsor1380]

This is amazing! They say that the swan looks graceful on the water, but it's feet are paddling like made beneath the surface.

[@Qdelilah]

Soooooo beautiful its like they are moving pictures and im looking at their dress it doesnt even move like HOOOOOWWWW love it

[@westernwanderer8397]

I'm amazed at how this is done! They remind me of dolls in a music box. Completely mesmerizing.

[@legendaryfails7529]

They look like dancers in a music box. Their skill level must be incredible! I think they dance on tiptoes the whole time. The long skirts help add to the illusion also.

[@laurens3857]

That’s insanely impressive. They almost look like they’re on rotating platforms or something because they’re so good.

[@basargaloran7998]

Я как-то прочитал под одним из видео к "берёзке" коммент девушки, то ли латиноамериканки, то ли негритянки, которая профессионально занималась танцами. Каждый раз я вспоминаю его, когда смотрю этот танец. Она написала, что всегда думала, что в танце самое главное - движения, но оказалось, что иногда важно его отсутствие.

[@vesnahacker8570]

What a beautiful way to represent russian culture...Thank you.

[@fifteenjuly1944]

Hello from Thailand. There're many things I've read and watched about Russia. Their Ancient Dance is very different from mine, it really impressed me and I think it could impress many Thai people, too. I had watched ancient Russian dances before (so long ago) but it's not the same as this dance in Video Clip. I was a dancer (my job) about 12 years ago. Learning to dance was difficult for me sometimes. To learn how to dance like this Video isn't easy for a man like me. Still love to watch you guys dance anyway.

[@Sanantha.]

Thats why i love Russia URAAAAAAAAA!!

[@ProudSerb]

Молодец, привет из Сербии

[@TraderjulianOB-vl2wh]

Russians are not from this word. They're amazing.

[@lrmazima7468]

Смотрю уже миллион раз, сердце замирает, спасибо, вам, девочки, Мира Кольцова, Надежде Надеждиной царствие небесное. Восхищение всегда!

[@GameOver-hc1jl]

They are beautiful and graceful and even tho it’s been five years since this was posted it still deserves to be seen and recognized as something amazing and also at the end they kinda look like their forming a conga line

[@JMS-2111]

The amount of body control must be crazy high. I only imagine to move like that you have to make deliberate small and fast steps, while controlling your upper body not to do what it innately wants to, aka sway with the steps. Frighteningly efficient control. I like it, and am impressed.

[@heinrichmoller6292]

Amazing, thank you! A beautiful folk song that is also incorporated into Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony’s fourth movement.

[@Dfois2]

she are beautiful and so graceful! love so much! and the music is so quite, so powerful! love the Russia's folklore. This ladies look like angels 🥰

[@peter8084]

Such elegance,bravo !

[@Erik-xe6oz]

The dance is beautiful, the girls are beautiful too. I would really love to watch them live

[@touchedouche8806]

Angelic. Brings emotion to me just watching. Would love to see a live performance.

[@bethbartlett5692]

This is so unique - how they must practice - Its beautiful. Best Regards- Tennessee, USA 🍀🇺🇸🍀 Irish, American

[@meddisant1533]

Russian culture is amazing.

[@ButacuPpucatuB]

Graceful and mesmerising! Thank you so much for sharing 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@wendycook9334]

This is absolutely beautiful. Such a display of elegance and grace fulness. Could watch this for ages ❤

[@foxbat4596]

Russia has a rich heritage and culture and has preserved it unlike US who has only one motive to destroy/ruin such beautiful cultures around the globe and also it has nothing to show as a heritage or culture. #Uraa Insanely beautiful dance❤️

[@valerieselau7384]

I'm so inspired about this phenomenon dance because of who they are. It's their history, culture and heritage through dance and music .. so traditional but so phenomenon. ☺️

[@amberbuzick]

I am amazed by the grace of these dancers. Well done ladies!

[@droopylector3657]

To know they are just walking in babysteps is amazing 👏

[@eimeard5343]

this is so mesmerizing. i saw a clip on Instagram, and i must say, the whole performance is so much better

[@carlo_cali]

So beautiful, majestic, and modest. I LOVE the modesty of these women, their dance and culture. Peace, love and joy from NYC COLOMBIAN 🇨🇴

[@Bubba_Fett_]

incredibly beautiful. intoxicating - amazing how they do this dance- 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@elviraromano7579]

Che Danza meravigliosa! Quanto garbo ed eleganza nei movimenti! ❤️

[@dcthomas8959]

Just watching the movie The King's Man and they referenced this technique and I wondered if it were true so I looked it up. Amazing 💯

[@ClownPnis]

This takes folk dancing to another level, looks incredible!

[@scottuk66]

Beautiful dancing and music, certainly one of Europe's cultural wonders

[@dianadiehl]

Like swans, they float gracefully, but under the surface they are paddling like crazy!

[@shinigamigamer803]

As you got lost in the frozen land of russia you see a group of ladies in red sarafan dancing in a circle, you feel uncomfortable as if something isn't right, you look down and see , There is no footprints on the snow .

[@toffeenut1336]

This is so mesmerizing. This is beauty. This is art. When a performance stops you dead in your tracks and conveys a feeling of beauty and suspense where words fail.

[@JoseLuna-dn8zk]

Gracia y elegancia, increíble!

[@RANGERConners1]

The culture of Russia inspires me and makes my life more interesting...beautiful creations commingled with the sweat of your efforts.

[@Emerald.She-Ra]

I used to do this in ballet and my god, my calf muscles SCREAMED! It's like a demi-pointe version of bourrès.

[@SandyMayasDance]

this dance fascinates me every time....

[@rose-of-theoasis]

That’s exactly what I told my friend a while a go 😀

[@phiagirl6284]

It looks so magical! Absolutely breathtaking ❤️

[@jeffybooo6829]

I'm watching this from the USA & wow, I love all dance cultures all over the world!

[@DeweyLauridsen5000]

I have been going on a binge of this type of music, and this is one of three songs I have stood up and clapped they were so awesome.! Clap clap clap five stars I can't say enough. It's like they're on air.. I was enthralled. Thanks for dancing ladies! You're American fan, professor Dewey L.

[@tinochkaable]

Боже, глаз просто не оторвать! Вот это мастерство!

[@renaysari6631]

I wish they would show us how they move their feet. This is so amazing.

[@user-kp2vs3ec4z]

Here is a video that shows how it is done. Hope it helps. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5acenuQhN2hnqs

[@ezekiaskristan1020]

The fact that the technic is just walk on small steps but they really look like floating is wonderful!

[@patlaing4489]

I am sure I saw Russian folk dancers doing this many years ago at Sidmouth Folk Festival. They are amazing.🥰🥰

[@songsfromtheblackbox]

Came here because of The King's Man's Rasputin. I was NOT disappointed! Amazing skill!

[@sassymochi4973]

This is incredible! Their pace, movements, expressions got me ERORR404, like they aren't dolls but really real human dancing!!it's so cool something like this actually exists! Culture is really amazing

[@missmelaniesblackrosary]

Absolutely mesmerizing & beautiful dancing ❤️

[@MrLeeVJ]

움직임이 인형 같아요! 참 아름답습니다!👍 His movements are like dolls! How beautiful it is!👍 Движение как кукла! Какая красота!👍

[@cookiesyruplover]

This must be difficult to do especially with how long they have to keep dancing but it looks so cool and fun! Amazing!

[@OnionsUnderSonyasEyes]

How did Riverdance become such a worldwide sensation back in the day, but this lovely form of European dancing has not? So beautiful!

[@robertcapps4958]

This is so ethereal and beautiful - it just takes your breath away.

[@adaywithaleks6556]

I love my cultures dances, so beautiful back in my home country. 🤗

[@atheadax]

How did they do this!?! Absolutely stunning! I adore Russia and other Slavic countries

[@DonegalOverlanding]

WOW! They are so smooth its like they are on remote-controlled platforms.

[@ashishdeb4548]

This dance is so amazing Just can’t take my eyes off The way they are moving is flawless

[@lamponi811]

Бесподобно❤

[@druidboy76]

Hypnotic !!!!! Beautiful.