The Kabardian State Folk Dance Ensemble “Kabardinka” mesmerize audiences with their exquisite “Dance of the Circassian Nobility”. | Circassian Culture and Folklore

3.9K views · 91 reactions | The dancers of "Nart Studio" perform a breath-taking Circassian dance at an art festival ("Southern Elephant"). "Nart Studio" Caucasian Dance School is based in Krasnodar, just to the north of Adigea. | Circassian Culture and Folklore | Facebook

The Kabardian State Folk Dance Ensemble “Kabardinka” perform traditional Circassian dance “Qafe”. From the film-concert “Orayda” («Орайда»), 1970. “Qafe” («Къафэ») is a slow stately dance performed with pride touching on aloofness and with a great measure of self-control. It is verily the dance of the aristocracy. There have been hundreds of tunes devised for this dance throughout the ages. Neighbouring peoples, like the Balkars and the Ossetes, adopted and adapted this dance form. The Ossetic v

Circassian Wedding Song: “We Bring Home the Circassian Bride!” (Music: Traditional. Words: Beit’al Bax’we. Performed by “Bzchamiy” Song Ensemble) With the Circassian accordion reverberating, The festive dance party in full sway, And the warm and blissful toasts resounding, We bring home the Circassian fiancée! Chorus: Woyre, woriyre, woriyre! Oh, blessed Circassian Realm! Beautiful customs at the helm! White satin sleeves, Silver-hilted daggers, And beaming dark eyes, Dance on, do not slacken! W