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

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The (Russian) dancers of the prestigious Igor Moiseyev State Academic Folk Dance Ensemble premiere the traditional Circassian dance “Lhapeteit” (“Лъапэтет”) (better known as “Gwascheghase” [“Гуащэгъасэ”]) to a live musical performance by the famous Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra of an ancient Circassian tune arranged for a symphony orchestra. The concert was held in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Ensemble at the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, Moscow, on 10 February 201

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