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Dances of Europe and Asia: A Moment to Connect

Omsk, A.M. Maluntsev Cultural Center
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Next up: the “On the Wings of Dance” ensemble from Children’s Art School No. 13, with the Russian dance “Topotukha”
This is a spirited choreography that fully conveys the excitement and energy of youth
And now, back home to welcome the preparatory studio of the “Blizzard” ensemble
According to some sources, this is the oldest dance of this small southern country
The girls are wearing dirndls, the traditional German folk costume
The “Kaleidoscope” group from the Amursky Youth Center chose the Russian dance “Vertushki”
The Morozovo Cultural Center sent the exemplary “Souvenir” ensemble to the festival
Their dance is based on the Kazakh legend “The Birth of the Sun”
And back on stage — Children’s Art School No. 3 with a Belarusian polka
The “On the Wings of Dance” ensemble from Children’s Art School No. 13 performs the Russian folk dance “Zadornaya”
The scarf here acts as a connecting element in the women’s dance
The highlight of the program is the “Azhar” ensemble with the dance “Zhatsan Duman”
Yin and Yang, brought to life through dance
One of the ensemble’s mentors, Altyn Akhanova, takes the solo part
This vibrant, well‑coordinated, and truly unique ensemble has been performing for seven years now
And we’re back in Europe: the “Kaleidoscope” group invites you to Ireland!
The girls from the “On the Wings of Dance” ensemble embody graceful swan maidens
The “Terpsichore” ensemble from Children’s Art School No. 12 takes you to Italy with a tarantella
Indeed, the name “On the Wings of Dance” fits this Children’s Art School No. 13 ensemble perfectly!
The production will be remembered not just for its choreography, but also for its stunning costumes
Undoubtedly, this number became a true highlight of the concert
The unique plasticity reveals clear distinctions from the dances of other nations
With so many performers, it’s no wonder the act needs a large stage
In the original version, the dancers’ braids number forty — a striking visual detail
Another large‑scale performance is presented by Children’s Art School No. 3
The shirts feature extraordinary traditional embroidery, rich in symbolism
The stage costumes reflect the traditional style of Finland’s ethnic groups
The “Areni” production is also staged by the “Terpsichore” ensemble from Children’s Art School No. 12
Due to the long skirts, much of the expressiveness comes from the arms and shoulder girdle
Their dance “Oh, I Was Dancing” brings the one‑and‑a‑half‑hour concert to a vibrant, joyful close
More than two hundred performers are invited onto the stage for the grand finale
Perhaps for the first time, Omsk’s art schools have shared their craft together in a single program
There will surely be more dances, more vivid images, and more opportunities to meet and connect with the audience!

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