Eastern Europe - one of the parts of our planet, which is known for a very unique culture.Countries that are part of its composition, has long been united by one great state.But this did not prevent them to develop their own culture independently of one another.These countries includes Belarus.
Belarusian folk dances and songs are an integral part of the national consciousness of the country.As in many other cultures, they are closely related to the calendar of national holidays and family celebrations.To those include wedding, country, Christmas carols and others.
Patrimony
Belarusian folk dance was formed together with the whole Belarusian culture since the XIV century.But the origins of folk dances were even more ancient rites of all-Russian.Through movement Belarusians gave his entire character and features characteristic of these people.They show how the sense of life and its beauty, temperament and inspiration.
Seasons also contributed to the emergence of new dances.Belarusian folk dances correlated with the brightest celebrations of the season.This is due to the nature of the activities of the ancient Belarusians, namely agriculture.For example, such holidays as zazhinki and Dozhinki were reasons for the fall festivals.In winter, the main reason was to dance carols and holy night.Carnival Belarusians not only baked pancakes, but also danced the whole village.In the summer of Belarusian folk dance honored almost every day, as young boys and girls were not averse to dance with or without cause.And the main holiday of the summer was considered a swim.
Singles dance in Belarus is very small.Their main number - pair, mass dances.
danced Belarusians for any tools that they had at hand.And since the people are very talented, there were many such instruments from the violin to the tambourine, cymbals on to harmony and so on.Well, how then do without the songs?Singing the most loved folk song, called pripevki.This gave even more mischief dancing, and they turned into small Funny competition.
deserved recognition
Belarusian folk dances for many years existed only in rural areas.They were considered unworthy of a peasant and upper classes.It was only at the beginning of the XIX century comes to popularize Belarusian dances.The main role was played by Ignat Buinitskii.He gathers his troupe, and travels with her across the country.
These people have shown how folk dance Belarusians can be an emotional and temperamental.The popularity of this theater only grew, which gave them the opportunity to be invited to Poland and St. Petersburg, and already there to represent the identity of its people.
Buinitskii But do not stop there, and in 1907 he became the founder of the Belarusian People's Theatre.The role of the director and actor in it and belonged to Buinitskii.He was able to convey all the colors of folk dance, while showing the beauty and character of the people.
Belarusian folk dances have many kinds.The most popular are "Lyavoniha", "Janka" and "Kryzhachok."
Your favorite dance "Lyavoniha»
As mentioned above, the majority of Belarusian dancing pair."Lyavoniha" is no exception.The song of the same name is the foundation of the dance, as it originated was based on a dialogue that takes place between Lyavoniha and Lyavon and dance being around them.The number of participants is not limited, as long as you found a couple.The dance is very dynamic and rapid, but simple, and that brought him popularity.Normally, they put the Belarusians its homespun clothes, doing it."Krutiha" - the second name of the dancing that went on the main motion - whirling couples.
«Kryzhachok»
This unusual name of the dance was the main form, which defines the construction of the dancers, namely the cross passages and movements crosswise.Popular "Kryzhachok" not inferior "Lyavoniha."
It is interesting that this dance in parts of Belarus called more abbreviated - "Kryzhak."Generally kryzhakom in this country called wild duck.Therefore, people tend to imitate the dance movements of this bird.Another variation of the name is "Kruzhachok" and movements are increasingly looking to the circle.
«Polka-Yanka»
«Janka" - Belarusian folk dance that borrowed the basic movements of folk polkas.He executed the same as "Lyavoniha" only under certain song, namely Belarusian folk "Iancu."The rate movements - moderately fast.They are performed with the inherent Belarusians fervently and fun.
dance is no exception, it is paired.All movements are on the circle.Couples actively tap the rhythm of dancing feet and whirl to the music.
Belarusian folk song, dance are important elements in the culture of this nation.They complement each other and are closely intertwined.
