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Siberian River — Siberian Dance

Omsk, Regional Teacher’s House
Full Story: 75 photosQuick Impression: 27 photos
The “Irtysh” Ensemble is a regular guest at Omsk’s festival venues
Folk vocals are an essential part of the program — performed by Ekaterina Gavriyasheva
The group’s solo concert opens with a premiere number (following the prologue)
More than ten artists are on stage at once, yet each shines as a distinct personality
Throughout the entire 90 minutes, the orchestra plays in the background: “Maiden’s Accordion” is sounding…
…with Elizaveta Metinova as the soloist
This is another lively folk dance — “Siberian Spirited”
Then the women take center stage, revealing their full artistry
Zest, skill, and lightness — all are there in those polished movements!
The tempo of the number lets you leisurely enjoy the costumes and the performers’ images
The lyrics “The meadow is so bright and fragrant, the sun is warm” help you forget that winter is just around the corner
For three and a half minutes, only the female dancers are on stage
The performers remind us: it’s vital to appreciate what we already have
Interestingly, the next ironic group dance is all about meetings
Everything wraps up on a positive note
The vocalists’ on‑stage dialogue is tender and deeply moving
The dance pattern shifts almost every second
The artists’ enthusiasm instantly spills over to the audience
…and of the performers’ artistry within the “Irtysh” Ensemble
The women were just spinning solo — now they’re whirling together as one
This is when the most technically demanding choreographic elements are on full display
For example, crossing the entire stage in a striking low leap
Or showcasing breathtaking synchronization
The challenge is accepted: their answer is a solo sequence of high jumps with spins
In the final stretch, the speed goes into overdrive
And yet, the hour‑and‑a‑half concert is drawing to a close
With an opening like this, the season is bound to be a vibrant one!

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