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Kubur 13th October 2014 12:39 PM

Dancing with a sword
 
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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 14th October 2014 01:24 AM

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 14th October 2014 05:42 AM

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

spiral 14th October 2014 11:00 AM

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

Enjoy!

spiral

Fiery Russian....Excellent!

russian linky
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Arab via USA....Beautiful!


another linky..

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The famous Omani warriors sword dance....x2

yet another linky!

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Korean....Wow

again...

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

linky...
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Indian army Gorkha

last one...

Sancar 15th October 2014 10:24 AM

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

video

video

Sancar 17th October 2014 10:31 AM

Some pictures

http://www.bursa.com.tr/wp-content/u...icKalkan-5.jpg

http://www.masterskilic-kalkan.com/w...s/100_7607.jpg

http://www.bursaport.com/dosyalar/im...2531671858.jpg

http://www.forumasel.com/attachments...lic-kalkan.jpg

VANDOO 18th February 2016 04:05 PM

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

A.alnakkas 18th February 2016 04:29 PM

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 19th February 2016 08:07 AM

that reminds me of the american sword dance ;)

Bush sword dances

we have another thread on sword dances

HERE

Maurice 19th February 2016 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronckew
that reminds me of the american sword dance ;)

Bush sword dances

we have another thread on sword dances

HERE

Haha looks great!

mariusgmioc 25th February 2016 06:36 PM

Georgian
 
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.


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