Lezginka (North Caucasian dance)

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Lezginka (North Caucasian dance) is a fast-paced, energetic folk dance from the North Caucasus characterized by sharp, agile footwork and expressive, often improvisational movements traditionally performed by both men and women.

All labels observed (2)

Label Occurrences
Adyghe dance 1
Lezginka (North Caucasian dance) canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf cultural heritage element
folk dance
traditional dance
associatedWithEthnicGroup Avars
Balkar people
surface form: Balkars

Chechens
Circassians
Dagestani peoples
Ingush
Karachays
Lezgins
Ossetians
countryOrRegionOfOrigin North Caucasus
culturalSignificance performed at community celebrations
performed at national festivals
performed at weddings
symbol of North Caucasian identity
hasAlternativeName Lezghinka
Lezginka
hasCharacteristic agile footwork
energetic
expressive movements
fast-paced
improvisational elements
sharp footwork
hasCostumeElement headscarves or veils for women
high boots
long dresses for women
traditional Caucasian chokha for men
hasGenderRole female part often emphasizes grace and smoothness
male part often emphasizes speed and virtuosity
influencedBy mountain warrior traditions
movementFeature arm gestures accenting rhythm
knee bends and squats
quick heel-and-toe steps
sudden stops and poses
turns and spins
performedBy men
women
popularIn Azerbaijan
Georgia
Russia
relatedGenre Caucasian dance
typicalFormation circle
pair
solo
typicalTempo fast
usesInstrument accordion
drums
zurna
usesMusic fast duple-meter music

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Lezginka (Azerbaijani variant) derivesFrom Lezginka (North Caucasian dance)
Adyghe traditionalCulture Lezginka (North Caucasian dance)
this entity surface form: Adyghe dance