Dancing with a sword

[Kubur]

After dancing with a star...
As it is a very popular subject, I opened this thread on the sword dance.
It is a very old tradition in the Arab world, performed by male and female.
Even the short French guy did it!
If you have any old photograph or comments...
Regards,
Kubur

[A.alnakkas]

Well the female painting and the old Syrian photo are not realistic to say the least. I am not sure about Egyptian bellydancers using swords too but maybe.

As for males dancing with swords, yes its an old tradition. There is the gulf Arab Ardha and the Omani razha. There is a Yemeni dance too. I had a topic about it somewhere.

[DaveA]

Dancing with swords is a fun way to pass the time in many places!

[spiral]

As sword dance is a moving art here's a few vids, I found fascinating & educational ...

Enjoy!

spiral

Fiery Russian....Excellent!

russian linky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N47ns2G8mME)
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Arab via USA....Beautiful!


another linky.. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XGIRLwcw4o)

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The famous Omani warriors sword dance....x2

yet another linky! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IyR74toGxk)

]x2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84ZI1D-jAZ0)
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Korean....Wow

again... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf8_lxHQ35U)

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Qatari ...{Its lucky these guys don't drink....}

linky... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtzqN30NIW0)
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Indian army Gorkha

last one... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5V1T7NuSYE)

[Sancar]

Traditional Turkish sword and shield play (Kılıç&Kalkan oyunu) from Bursa province

video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hijYXtlbiGo)

video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7zp_SoGQH4)

[Sancar]

Some pictures

http://www.bursa.com.tr/wp-content/uploads/KilicKalkan-5.jpg

http://www.masterskilic-kalkan.com/wp-content/uploads/100_7607.jpg

http://www.bursaport.com/dosyalar/images/11689479944f7ecb4a9d8c2531671858.jpg

http://www.forumasel.com/attachments/forumda-basligi-olmayan-konular-10687d1399450779/kilic-kalkan.jpg

[VANDOO]

A OLD MAGAZINE CIRCA 1914 TO 1922 DRAWING OF A SWORD DANCE. INTERESTING BUT PERHAPS NOT DEPICTING A REAL PLACE OR CIVILIZATION.

[A.alnakkas]

Alardah Alnajdiyah, dance, drumming and poetry in Saudi Arabia

A decent summary of the dance. Although I think some of the names are not correct.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dinIKjrgW0

[kronckew]

that reminds me of the american sword dance ;)

Bush sword dances (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoRHLrXmqbc)

we have another thread on sword dances

HERE (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15317)

[Maurice]

that reminds me of the american sword dance ;)

Bush sword dances (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoRHLrXmqbc)

we have another thread on sword dances

HERE (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15317)

Haha looks great!

[mariusgmioc]

You should browse for "Georgian sword dance." Or "Ensemble Rustavi"

Absolutely spectacular!

I saw a Georgian sword dance performed live and it was breathtaking. Exceptional speed and coordination. The kind you would only expect to see in a Kung-fu movie.