Kalinka, Russia
acrylic on canvas
20 x 20 inches (50.8 x 50.8 cm)
2011
Kalinka is the Russian Folk dance associated with folk song Kalinka-Malinka. Its almost 200 years old dance style originated from street of Russia and inspired from the songs. “Kalinka” means “little snowball tree” which is a tribute to love and nature. The dances are a celebration of life, love and human ingenuity.
Yalli, Turkey
acrylic on canvas
20 x 20 inches (50.8 x 50.8 cm)
2012
Yalli is the Turkish traditional dance which is also known as Halay. Its played during weeding in Turkey. They dance in circle/row holding each other finger sometimes with the rhythm of Davul. Its one of the oldest dance and there are many myth about the purpose of dance.
Flamenco, Spain
acrylic on canvas
20 x 20 inches (50.8 x 50.8 cm)
2012
Flamenco is the world famous dance from Spain. Singing, Guitar, handclaps and dance are the base of Flamenco. UNESCO declared Flamenco as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Ceili, Ireland
acrylic on canvas
20 x 20 inches (50.8 x 50.8 cm)
2012
Ceilli, Ireland
Ceili dance is the popular folk dance of Ireland. The style of dance employed for ceili dance differs greatly from that used for set dance, and has more the appearance associated with the style of step dance. In particular, it emphasizes height and extension, with dancers generally dancing on their toes (but not “on point” as in ballet). A movement called “side-step” or “sevens and threes” with which dancers travel sideways to the direction they are facing is common, as are jig-step movements called[4] the “rising step” or “grinding step”. Ceili dances may be divided into figures, but a single type of tune is generally used for all the figures and the dancing does not pause between the figures.
