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What is the Russian kicking dance called?
The squat dance is an integral feature of Russian folk culture. With kicks in the air, turns, and stomping movements, it is one of the main elements in Russian fast dances.
What is the squat kick dance called?
When you think of Russian folk dancing, you probably picture someone squatting low to the ground, arms folded, kicking their legs in front of them. This dance—which actually originated in the Ukraine—is also known as the Cossack dance, Ukrainian Hopak stage dance, or Prisyadka.
