Georgian folk dance - Osuri

Folk dance - Osuri “Osuri“ (ოსური) is a dance from the North Caucasus, a region distinguished by a variety of cultures and traditions. The relatively harsh mountain climate is reflected in the energetic and stern movements of the Osuri. The dance demonstrates the endurance and unbending character of the highlanders. This is a bright and full of energy dance, where each participant seeks to show their best side. The costumes for this dance are distinguished by long sleeves and high headdresses for both women and men. Men dance on their toes, which is extremely difficult, but is a stunning sight. “Osuri“ is performed by a large number of couples in the first half and a solo couple in the second. The strict graphic construction of the line of the dance, the contrast of the white and black dresses of the dancers. The dance consists of two dances borrowed from the Ossetians - Simd and Honga. There is also a version that the Ossetian Simdi was borrowed from the