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Cossack dancers who also specialize in Russian & Ukrainian dance
Vivid colours, audacious movement, catchy tunes & authentic costumes
Featuring Russian folk dance, gypsy dance & male sabre cossack dance
Perfect for corporate events, birthdays, weddings, christenings
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This act is a group of Cossack Dancers who also specialize in Russian and Ukrainian dance. Cossack dance is famous all over the world for its unrivalled energy and high spirits. Vivid colours, audacious movement, enthusiasm and joy, catchy tunes and authentic costumes will help to make any event where they appear, unforgettable.
Choose from an all- tight male acrobatic function, or a full group of male and female dancers. Lively Cossack songs, music and dancing handed down through generations in addition to authentic, hand-made national costumes make their performances very traditional in content, yet with a refreshing and modern twist. Their dancers are filled with contagious enthusiasm, which creates a thrilling atmosphere. They guarantee that at times you will find it hard to sit still!
Try Cossack Dance for your birthday, wedding, christening, or any other event that you would want to make memorable. This Show is also a great novel idea for corporate entertainment. Their performances burst with colour, vigour and delight, and will undoubtedly leave you and your guests cheering on for more.
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Male Sabre Cossack Dance
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Two singers with wonderful voices and vast experience performing at corporate events. They have a long list of songs to suite any event and any audience. They wear traditional Russian costumes to die for, and they have been members of the famous Russian Choir for many years. (Sing in English/Russian).
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Unique Russian Cossack Folk Show "Bagatitsa" at the Palace of Countess Sofia Panina
SCHEDULE for Unique Russian Cossack Folk Show "Bagatitsa" at the Palace of Countess Sofia Panina 2022
Russian Cossacks Dance Ensemble "Bagatitsa" preserves the four centuries of folk art of the Cossack peoples.
The Ensemble reproduces the ethnic songs and dances of the region in their original form. Songs painstakingly selected from an immense historical catalogue accompany dances that range from explosively energetic to gracefully elegant.
Cossack Dance Ensemble "Bagatitsa" is widely acknowledged as Russia's best Cossack dance troupe. This world-class company of the orchestra, singing dancers and dancing chorus brings with it a dynamic and breathtaking production that will both dazzle and delight theatregoers through amazing feats of highly skilled, acrobatic Cossack dance!
The word "Bagatitsa" originally meant fire. Dance Ensemble "Bagatitsa" thrills audiences with its fire dancers, vibrant singers and musicians. It gives two-act fabulous performances, 45 minutes each, at the beautiful Palace of Countess Sofia Panina.
Cossack Dance Ensemble "Bagatitsa" took the first prize at the International Festival "FolkFest", had concert tours through many cities such as Sweden, Spain, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, enjoyed a tremendous success in the UK and were televised by the BBC.
Renowned for their strength and athleticism, the Russian Cossack Dance Ensemble "Bagatitsa" dance with vigour, sparkle and spontaneity, but behind each performance lies many hours of strenuous rehearsals and strong self-discipline, all under the watchful eye of their Artistic Director, Tatyana Fominyh. It is the dedication to professionalism in performance, and to perfectionism in costume, music, in fact, every detail, that has brought the company their continued success and international acclaim.
Unrivalled in their field, the Russian Cossack Dance Ensemble "Bagatitsa" captivate audiences with the ultimate in folklore presentation. Theirs is a truly remarkable performance, rich in energy, passion and excitement that will leave lasting memories of a truly remarkable evening's entertainment.
The Cossacks fiery dances and elaborate costumes are as true and honest as the souls of their country folk. The highlight of this spectacular show is the Great Cossack Dance for which special sabres have been made of titanium, ensuring sparks really do fly.
The word "Cossack" originally meant nomad horseman, or "freebooter". From the time of Genghis Khan, mounted bands had been roaming the undulating plain to the north of the Caspian and Black Seas. From the fifteenth century onwards, the Moscow Grand Dukes are known to have hired some of them to protect the southern and eastern marches against their kinsmen and other invaders.
But the Tatar Cossacks were soon joined by vast numbers of runaway peasants from Muscovite Russia and Polish Ukraine. They were hunters, fishermen and pastoralists by day and remained ever ready to take up arms for a sudden raid or a longer campaign.
The Volga and other waterways were important arteries of communication, sources of sustenance, and providers of refuge. The Zaporozhian settlement on the Dnepr was one of their first fortresses, colourfully caught in the epic canvas of Ilya Repin, depicting members of the 'circle' writing a mocking letter to the Turkish Sultan.
Later, groups of Cossacks were formed on the Don, the Volga and further afield, eventually even in the Far East along the Amur and Ussuri running into the Pacific Ocean.
The Hopak, also known as Cossack dancing, originated in southern Russia and Ukrainian military communities in the 1600s. When the Cossacks would return from battle, the men would celebrate through this improvised dance. Community musicians would gather their instruments, including violins, bagpipes and flute-like fifes, and join the others in a celebratory performance named the hopaky. As a way to celebrate, these ordinary military men would begin dancing and re-enacting their battle scenes for the community to see. They began pantomiming using their swords and other weapons, as local musicians would join them in their dance. The men then began to improvise, performing acrobatics in the air as well as other masculine moves such as squats in order to prove their manliness and heroism. This style of movement is what gave this dance the name Hopak, being derived from the Ukraine verb “hopaty” meaning to jump.
Cossack dance is famous all over the world for its unrivalled energy and high spirits. Vivid colours, audacious movement, enthusiasm and joy, catchy tunes and authentic costumes are unforgettable.
Lively Cossack songs, music and dancing handed down through generations in addition to authentic, hand-made national costumes make their performances very traditional in content, yet with a refreshing and modern twist. Dancers are filled with contagious enthusiasm, which creates a thrilling atmosphere.
They guarantee that at times you will find it hard to sit still!
Buffet table (served during the 20 minutes interval):
Buffet table (Russian style) includes:
Canapes:
- canape with cheese
- canape with salmon roe
- canape with trout
Drinks:
- glass of champagne
- juices
- mineral water
Russian dinner (served before the show at 18:30 at the Sofia cafe).
Russian dinner #1 (fish) before the show
Russian dinner #2 (chicken) before the show
Russian dinner #3 (beef) before the show
Dress Code for Folk Show:
There is no Dress Code for the Show. Formal wear is not necessary, casual wear and jeans are OK.
Address of the show: Tambovskaya Street, building 63
Address: Tambovskaya Street, building 63
SCHEDULE for Unique Russian Cossack Folk Show "Bagatitsa" at the Palace of Countess Sofia Panina 2022
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Cossack dance styles
There were a great many Cossacks. Don, Kuban, Terek, Transbaikal, Zaporizhzhya ... All have their own traditions, history, etc. However, the main feature of the entire Cossacks is militancy. All Cossacks are first and foremost warriors.
Therefore, the dance movements are based on martial arts, they are energetic, with quick steps, sharp swings of the arms, legs, as well as exercises with weapons. Quite often, men during the dance exercise with a saber or sword, which requires the highest skill and skill.
The Cossacks went into battle with song and dance. That is why the fighting movements and attacks were reflected in the dance movements. For example, squatting and hopak dances are based on the same principles as the fighting movements of saber fighting with rolls and jumps. This technique was used by the Cossacks to disorient enemy shooters.
Cossack dances can be divided into two large groups:
- Slavic (Russian) - formed under the influence of Slavic culture. Such dances are typical for Zaporozhye and Don Cossacks.
- Caucasian (mountain) - appeared under the influence of the southern culture of the highlanders. That is why, the further south the Cossacks lived, the brighter the elements of southern dances manifest themselves - possession of weapons, clothing, music.
Clothes
The costumes for dancing are the national clothes of the Cossacks. Lanterns are an obligatory element. By their color and difference, one can accurately determine the belonging of a Cossack to one or another Cossack clan. Only the Kuban and Terek Cossacks lack stripes. The Cossacks borrowed cloaks, hats, Circassians from the Caucasian peoples, which shows the influence of lifestyle and territorial proximity.
Don and Kuban Cossacks wear a small round hat as a headdress. Most dance ensembles use this particular image of the Cossacks.
Svoboda
Cossacks are a very freedom-loving people, preferring independence to all other blessings of civilization. All this is also reflected in their dances. Straightened back, rotation around the axis, as well as moving around the dance floor in a large space. The work of the feet is very clearly manifested in Cossack dances. Squat dance moves, high jumps, steps, footsteps, heel strikes on the floor, etc.
Women's Cossack dance
In contrast to the Russian women's dance, which is characterized by great modesty, Cossack dances are more energetic and free. Girls literally "fly" around the stage. Their movements are distinguished by courage and even audacity. A distinctive feature is the position of the hands. As a rule, the hands rest with fists on the belt, giving out the playful and free mood of the dancers.
Gopak
This dance is a visiting card not only of the Zaporozhye Cossacks, but of the whole Ukraine. Many modern Ukrainian dance groups perform hopak in different interpretations.
At the very beginning of its inception, gopak was performed exclusively by men and was in its nature a martial dance. All the movements used in this dance were actually combat lunges, sweeps and saber strikes. Endless rotational turns and rolls were also used in saber combat as evasions from an enemy attack. This dance was a kind of indicator of dexterity, strength, courage and fitness of a warrior.
It very often depicted the most real battle scenes.
Much later, hopak began to dance in the cities adjacent to the Sech, after which it spread to the entire left-bank part of Ukraine. Here it was already allowed to participate in the dance and women, but the leading role still belonged to men. Women's movements are smoother and lighter.
Traditionally hopak is danced by five men and two women. However, at present, choreographers do not often adhere to this rule and introduce into the dance the number of participants that is necessary.
Dance of the Cossacks - Choreographic Ensemble Inspiration
Today, there is a huge number of different Cossacks, from the Don, Kuban, Terek and Zarozhbaikal. Moreover, each of them has its own unique traditions and history. But, nevertheless, they all have one thing in common, militancy.
Therefore, at the heart of every choreographic movement performed by the Cossacks, there is a military technique, which includes energetic and fast movements, a quick step, sharp swings of arms and legs, and various tricks with weapons.
Performing Cossack dance , its participants quite often use sabers.
Each battle of the Cossacks was not complete without a song or dance. Consequently, every martial movement or thrust was imbued with a certain grace.
For example, the hopak or squat dance is based on the same principles as every combat movement of saber fighting using rolls and jumps. Quite often, a similar technique was used to disorient a hostile enemy. 9Cossack dance: classification
For example, the Slavic class was formed under the guidance of the culture of the Slavs, therefore, such a dance is characteristic of the Zaporozhye and Don Cossacks.
The Caucasian dance class originated under the guidance of the southern highlander cultures.
Consequently, everything depended on the residence of the Cossacks, that is, the further south, the more colorfully each element of the southern dance was displayed in the possession of weapons, clothing and music.
Features of the Cossack dance clothes
Traditional Cossack clothes were considered a dance costume. It was mandatory to use stripes, the color of which made it possible to identify the Cossack family. The impact of lifestyles and regional proximity was vividly displayed by the presence of burkas, Circassians and other parts of the costumes. It was customary for the Cossacks of the Don or Kuban families to use small round hats.
Today, almost every dance group refers to these images of the Cossacks.
Cossacks: dancing as a sign of freedom
Since the Cossacks were a freedom-loving people who preferred independence to any other good of civilization, the movements present in their dances indicate that a person is free to do what he wants.
Basically, the love of freedom of the people was always accompanied by a straight back, circling around its axis. Cossack dance has always been performed in large areas, because this group of people did not like to be in any limits.
Features of the female Cossack dance
Cossack dance performed by women includes energetic and free movements. After all, the girl seems to be flying on stage, although sometimes the movements are bold and daring.
A distinctive feature is the position of each hand, which should be rested with fists on the belt, which allows you to create a playful mood for each dancer.
Peculiarities of hopak
Today, there is far more than one choreographic group that performs such a dance as hopak. Initially, only men could dance hopak, since fighting techniques were necessarily used in the dance process, but now you can even meet women dancing hopak.
