Uzbek dance

Development of dancing art on the territory of Uzbekistan has a many centuries history dated back from ancient times.  Lots of petroglyphs, bas-reliefs and other artifacts depicting dancing figures are bright evidence.   Uzbek dance is a truly harmonious and impressive spectacle.  Every wave of the hand, shoulder or head move, even the eyewink of dancer, all of this paints and reflects the image.   As a rule, all these images are created and transfused through plastic hands’ moving.

Uzbek national dance is divisible into two groups: classic and folklore dance. Classic group includes such popular dancing schools as Fergana, Bukhara and Khoresm one. Folklore group falls into ethnic dance and dances of people living in mountain and prairies regions.

Dances of Bukhara’s school are quite energetic, hands moving both harsh and plastic. This school is marked by different circular motions. In Fergana’s spectacles, dancer move relatively smoothly and lightly.   On the other hand, the Khorezm school is differs with dynamism, eurhythmy and fervor. Men’s dances differ from women’s in the way of performance, thus, first movements are volitional and second those are smooth.

Women wear castanets- kayraks and armlets – bells on their hands and ankles to create an additional rhythm and sounding dancing

Uzbek dancing clothes are very impressive. They are colorful and elegant. The variety of Uzbek dancing dresses reflects the individuality and distinctive character of people.

The first ensemble of dances and songs was established in Uzbekistan in 1936. This company made a great contribution and promoted the development of Uzbek classic and folk dance. In 1957, a famous ensemble “Bakhor” was created.