Azerbaijani dances (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Rəqsləri) are traditional dances developed and performed in the Republic of Azerbaijan. These dances are known for their quick tempo and the dancers' traditional clothing.[1]
Abayi (Azerbaijani: Abayı) is an Azerbaijani dance with its origins in the Shaki and Zaqatala regions of Azerbaijan. The name of the dance refers to the middle-aged people who typically perform this dance with exaggerated movements for comedic effect. The dance's slow-tempo song was written by Shaki composers. This dance is traditionally performed as a group but has evolved into a solo dance.[2]
Anzali (Azerbaijani: Ənzəli) is a traditional dance that was created approximately in 1880–1890 in Baku. This slow dance is typically performed by older people at the beginning of wedding ceremonies.
Asma Kasma (Azerbaijani: Asma Kəsmə, meaning "hanging cutting") is one of the oldest Azerbaijani wedding dances. The song "Asma-Kasma" accompanies the procession of the bride to the bridegroom's home as women dance alongside the bride. This slow, slightly exaggerated dance features several jumps.[citation needed]
Asta Karabagi (Azerbaijani: Asta Qarabağı, meaning "slow Karabakhi") is a dance from Karabakh. This slow dance has fixed movements.
Avari (Azerbaijani: Avarı) originates from the Avari people who live in Azerbaijan. Throughout the dance's three parts, the dancers' movements gradually accelerate until they reach the quick rhythm of the Lezginka music.
Banovsha (Azerbaijani: Bənövşə, meaning "Viola flower") represents how a violet grows from the ground, blooms, and fades. This dance is performed at Nowruz spring festivals in Azerbaijan.
Bahar (Bahar rəqsi or Gülbaxçalar or Bahar gəldi or Bahar olsun): This dance is performed in Nowruz spring festivals in Azerbaijan by women. The dance consisted of 3 parts. This dance was composed by the Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev. The music of this dance was composed by great Azerbaijani composer Jahangir Jahangirov.
Ceyrani or Ceyran bala (Azerbaijani: ceyran, meaning "Gazelle", an Azeri given name for girls) is a dance, performed by both men and women, which symbolizes the gazelle's gracefulness and elegance.
Chichekler, meaning "flowers" in Azeri, is an elegant dance that was created in 1910. This women's dance is typically performed in two different forms: slow and fast. The group of colorfully costumed dancers gathers together to collect flowers to display to the audience. The dancers form circles and triangles to the upbeat music. The dance also includes complex hand movements and spins.[3]
Choban Regsi (from Persian: Choopan, meaning "shepherd's dance") is a men's dance typical to rural areas. This energetic dance symbolizes the cheerful spirit of the shepherd who brings his herd to the valley. This dance was first created by the Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev.
Innabi (Azerbaijani: İnnabı, meaning "name of a fruit") is performed by one or two female dancers to exhibit a woman's airs and graces as well as coquetry.
Gangi (Azerbaijani: Cəngi, meaning "related to war" (from Persian: Dgang جنگ, meaning "war")) is martial music that calls all people to unity, friendship, and invincibility.[4]
Halay (Azerbaijani: Yalli) is a traditional dance that was first performed at a traditional celebration of fire where dancers would worship fire as a goddess. Halay begins slowly and finishes with quick, running-like steps. Historically, whoever didn't dance the halay correctly was fined by the chieftain, who would then make him sing a song or dance another dance.
Mirzayi (Azerbaijani: Mirzəyi) is traditionally played at wedding parties and performed by men and women with handkerchiefs in their hands.
Nalbeki (Nəlbəki, meaning "saucer") is a women's dance performed with dance saucers and cups. This dance was composed by the Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev. Alibaba Abdullayev was the first in the World to use the saucer and cups in a dance. This dance is played with two musics. The first music was composed by Azerbaijani composer Qylman Salahov. Second one was composed by Azerbaijani composer Telman Hajiyev.
Ouch noumra, dourd noumra, besh noumra, alti noumra (Azerbaijani: 3 nömrə. 4 nömrə. 5 nömrə. 6 nömrə. - meaning "Number 3, Number 4, Number 5, Number 6") are famous dance melodies composed in the second half of the 1920s in Baku. Dance 3 and 5, which have slow tempos and doleful melodies, are performed by women. Dances 4 and 6 have a slightly faster tempo and are performed by both women and men.
Tarakama (Azerbaijani: Tərəkəmə) is a dance of a tribespeople performed by both men and women with arms extended and heads up.
Vagzali (Azerbaijani: Vağzalı) is a dance for when the bride departs from her family house to the house of the bridegroom.[5]
Zorkhana (Persian: Zurkhaneh, meaning "house of strength") is a men's dance that symbolizes courage, bravery, and youthful enthusiasm.
Gaitagi (Azerbaijani: Qaytağı) is a rapid and dynamic dance.
Heyvagulu (Azerbaijani: Heyvagülü) was choreographed by the Seygah mugham.
Uzundara (Uzundərə): is a historical Azerbaijani folk dance. Meaning “a long gauge”, is a long dance performance. It was traditionally performed when the bride and bridegroom are on the road. The melody of this dance was first processed and pitched by Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov (1885-1948). Uzeyir Hajibeyov (1885-1948) used melody of Uzundere in his second operetta "O olmasın, bu olsun" (1911)
Turajy (Turacı): is a women's dance that includes lyrics. This dance based on Mahur mugham.
Yuz bir (Yüz bir, meaning "one hundred and one"): is a little quick dance played by both women and men. The music of the dance based on Shushter mugham and played with Azerbaijani folk instrument Balaban. Shushter is longing and lyrical. One hundred and one is a mystical number belonging to the eastern realm. There is also a hypothesis that in ancient folk festivals in Azerbaijan, musicians created impromptu dances and numbered them in order not to forget. For example: (Azerbaijani: "Üç. Dörd. Beş. On dörd" meaning "Three. Four. Five. Fourteen".)
Sari Gelin (Sarı Gəlin): is an Azerbaijani folk dance. This dance is performed under the music of Azerbaijani version of the song Sarı Gəlin. The melody of the song was first processed and pitched by Azerbaijani composer Asaf Zeynally (1909-1932).
Naz elama (Naz eləmə or Naznazı meaning "Don't flirt" or "Don't play"): is dance with two heroes: a boy and a girl. The author of the music and structure of this dance was great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev. Starting from 1942, he performed this dance with Leyla Badirbeyli, later Amina Dilbazli, Shafiqa Amirova and Tutu Hamidova. This dance celebrates the feelings of love between two people. This love is shown by dance moves and facial expressions.
Qaval (Qaval rəqsi): is a national dance played by women with a dayereh in her hand. This dance was composed by great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev while he was working in Azerbaijan State Dance and Song Ensemble. For the first time in 1959 dancer Emine Dilbazi performed this dance with the lyrical music of composer Gylman Salahov. Alibaba Abdullayev was the first to use the qaval in a dance. Great Azerbaijani composer Eldar Mansurov also composed music for (Qaval rəqsi).
Qıtqılıda (Qıtqılıda rəqsi): is a historical and national woman's dance that originated in Azerbaijan in 1860–1870. This dance was first staged by famous Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov in his second operetta O olmasın, bu olsun (1911). The creator and first performer of this dance was famous accordionist Teyyub Damirov. This dance was first processed and pitched in 1937 by Said Rustamov.
Ganjlik (Gənclik or Bəy): is a male dance. This dance was composed by great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev in the 1950s. And first time performed by Azerbaijani dancer Ramiz Mammedov.
Nagara (Nağaraçılar rəqsi): is a national Azerbaijani male dance with nagara (drum).This dance was composed by great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev. Alibaba Abdullayev was the first to use the Naqareh in a dance.
Kochari (Köçəri): is a kind of Yalli, the historical and national dance of Azerbaijan. This dance is a rhythmic, mainly played with a balaban and nagara (drum).
Mahsul (Məhsul): This dance was composed by great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev. The music of this dance was composed by Azerbaijani composer Jahangir Jahangirov.
Bulaq bashinda (Bulaq başında) This dance was composed by great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev. The music of this dance was composed by Azerbaijani composer Jahangir Jahangirov.
Azerbaijan Suite (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Suitası or Azərbaycan toyu) This dance was composed by great dancer and choreographer Tanxo Izrailov. The music of this dance was composed by Azerbaijani composer Tofig Guliyev.
Agh chichek (Ağ çiçək): This dance composed by Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Roza Jalilova. The music of this dance composed by great Azerbaijani composer Emin Sabitoglu
Incelik (İncəlik): is a historical Azerbaijani dance. The music of this dance was composed by the great Azerbaijani composer Jahangir Jahangirov.
Dostluq (Dostluq rəqsi): This dance was composed by a great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev in (1956). The music of this dance composed by great Azerbaijani composer Suleyman Alasgarov.
Toy (Toy rəqsi meaning "wedding dance"): This dance was composed by a great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev and the music of dance composed by great Azerbaijani composer Jahangir Jahangirov.
Lyric dance ( Lirik rəqs): This dance choreoghraphed by great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Afaq Melikova and music of the dance was composed by great Azerbaijani composer Eldar Mansurov.
Suzen Gizlar ( Süzən qızlar): This dance was choreographed by Tanxo Izrailov and Afaq Melikova. The music of the dance was composed by great Azerbaijani composer Jahangir Jahangirov.
Odlar Yurdu (meaning: The Land of Fire): This dance was choreographed by great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Afaq Melikova. The music of the dance was composed by great Azerbaijani composer Eldar Mansurov.
Gobustan (Qobustan rəqsi): This dance was choreographed by great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Afaq Melikova. The music of the dance was composed by great Azerbaijani composer Eldar Mansurov.
Ilk Bahar (İlk Bahar rəqsi): This dance was choreographed by Ilya Ilich Arbatov. The music of the dance was composed by great Azerbaijani composer Jahangir Jahangirov.
During Nowruz
Nowruz (meaning "a new day" in Persian, spelled as Novruz in Azerbaijani) is an ancient celebration of the Iranian New Year and spring and the renewal and fertility to come. Nowruz is observed on the day of vernal equinox in Iran and as far east as Tajikistan and as far west as the Kurdish regions of Turkey. Novruz in Azerbaijan is a family holiday that ends with festive public dancing and other entertainment of folk bands.
Musical archaeology
Archaeological research connects the musical culture of modern-day Azerbaijan with Mesolithic rock carvings depicting dancing people at the archaeological sites in Qobustan and Nakhchivan.[6]
^Swiss girls perform Azerbaijani dances May 31, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
^Sturman, Janet (ed,): "The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Music and Culture", University of Arizona, 2019. pp.289-290.ISBN978-1-4833-1775-5
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Azerbaijani dances Azerbaijani Azerbaycan Reqsleri are traditional dances developed and performed in the Republic of Azerbaijan These dances are known for their quick tempo and the dancers traditional clothing 1 Female dance Male dance Shalakho Khanchobany dance in Nowruz Jangi dance Contents 1 Examples of dances in Azerbaijan 2 During Nowruz 3 Musical archaeology 4 See also 5 ReferencesExamples of dances in Azerbaijan EditAbayi Azerbaijani Abayi is an Azerbaijani dance with its origins in the Shaki and Zaqatala regions of Azerbaijan The name of the dance refers to the middle aged people who typically perform this dance with exaggerated movements for comedic effect The dance s slow tempo song was written by Shaki composers This dance is traditionally performed as a group but has evolved into a solo dance 2 Agir Karadagi Azerbaijani Agir Qaradagi meaning heavy Karadakhi is a dance song that originated in Karadakh This slow dance is popular in Shaki and Zaqatala Anzali Azerbaijani Enzeli is a traditional dance that was created approximately in 1880 1890 in Baku This slow dance is typically performed by older people at the beginning of wedding ceremonies Asma Kasma Azerbaijani Asma Kesme meaning hanging cutting is one of the oldest Azerbaijani wedding dances The song Asma Kasma accompanies the procession of the bride to the bridegroom s home as women dance alongside the bride This slow slightly exaggerated dance features several jumps citation needed Asta Karabagi Azerbaijani Asta Qarabagi meaning slow Karabakhi is a dance from Karabakh This slow dance has fixed movements Avari Azerbaijani Avari originates from the Avari people who live in Azerbaijan Throughout the dance s three parts the dancers movements gradually accelerate until they reach the quick rhythm of the Lezginka music Banovsha Azerbaijani Benovse meaning Viola flower represents how a violet grows from the ground blooms and fades This dance is performed at Nowruz spring festivals in Azerbaijan Bahar Bahar reqsi or Gulbaxcalar or Bahar geldi or Bahar olsun This dance is performed in Nowruz spring festivals in Azerbaijan by women The dance consisted of 3 parts This dance was composed by the Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev The music of this dance was composed by great Azerbaijani composer Jahangir Jahangirov Ceyrani or Ceyran bala Azerbaijani ceyran meaning Gazelle an Azeri given name for girls is a dance performed by both men and women which symbolizes the gazelle s gracefulness and elegance Chichekler meaning flowers in Azeri is an elegant dance that was created in 1910 This women s dance is typically performed in two different forms slow and fast The group of colorfully costumed dancers gathers together to collect flowers to display to the audience The dancers form circles and triangles to the upbeat music The dance also includes complex hand movements and spins 3 Choban Regsi from Persian Choopan meaning shepherd s dance is a men s dance typical to rural areas This energetic dance symbolizes the cheerful spirit of the shepherd who brings his herd to the valley This dance was first created by the Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev Innabi Azerbaijani Innabi meaning name of a fruit is performed by one or two female dancers to exhibit a woman s airs and graces as well as coquetry Gangi Azerbaijani Cengi meaning related to war from Persian Dgang جنگ meaning war is martial music that calls all people to unity friendship and invincibility 4 Halay Azerbaijani Yalli is a traditional dance that was first performed at a traditional celebration of fire where dancers would worship fire as a goddess Halay begins slowly and finishes with quick running like steps Historically whoever didn t dance the halay correctly was fined by the chieftain who would then make him sing a song or dance another dance Lezginka Azerbaijani Lezgi is a national dance of Lezghins popular among many people in the Caucasus Mountains Mirzayi Azerbaijani Mirzeyi is traditionally played at wedding parties and performed by men and women with handkerchiefs in their hands Nalbeki Nelbeki meaning saucer is a women s dance performed with dance saucers and cups This dance was composed by the Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev Alibaba Abdullayev was the first in the World to use the saucer and cups in a dance This dance is played with two musics The first music was composed by Azerbaijani composer Qylman Salahov Second one was composed by Azerbaijani composer Telman Hajiyev Ouch noumra dourd noumra besh noumra alti noumra Azerbaijani 3 nomre 4 nomre 5 nomre 6 nomre meaning Number 3 Number 4 Number 5 Number 6 are famous dance melodies composed in the second half of the 1920s in Baku Dance 3 and 5 which have slow tempos and doleful melodies are performed by women Dances 4 and 6 have a slightly faster tempo and are performed by both women and men Tarakama Azerbaijani Terekeme is a dance of a tribespeople performed by both men and women with arms extended and heads up Vagzali Azerbaijani Vagzali is a dance for when the bride departs from her family house to the house of the bridegroom 5 Zorkhana Persian Zurkhaneh meaning house of strength is a men s dance that symbolizes courage bravery and youthful enthusiasm Gaitagi Azerbaijani Qaytagi is a rapid and dynamic dance Heyvagulu Azerbaijani Heyvagulu was choreographed by the Seygah mugham Uzundara Uzundere is a historical Azerbaijani folk dance Meaning a long gauge is a long dance performance It was traditionally performed when the bride and bridegroom are on the road The melody of this dance was first processed and pitched by Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov 1885 1948 Uzeyir Hajibeyov 1885 1948 used melody of Uzundere in his second operetta O olmasin bu olsun 1911 Turajy Turaci is a women s dance that includes lyrics This dance based on Mahur mugham Yuz bir Yuz bir meaning one hundred and one is a little quick dance played by both women and men The music of the dance based on Shushter mugham and played with Azerbaijani folk instrument Balaban Shushter is longing and lyrical One hundred and one is a mystical number belonging to the eastern realm There is also a hypothesis that in ancient folk festivals in Azerbaijan musicians created impromptu dances and numbered them in order not to forget For example Azerbaijani Uc Dord Bes On dord meaning Three Four Five Fourteen Sari Gelin Sari Gelin is an Azerbaijani folk dance This dance is performed under the music of Azerbaijani version of the song Sari Gelin The melody of the song was first processed and pitched by Azerbaijani composer Asaf Zeynally 1909 1932 Naz elama Naz eleme or Naznazi meaning Don t flirt or Don t play is dance with two heroes a boy and a girl The author of the music and structure of this dance was great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev Starting from 1942 he performed this dance with Leyla Badirbeyli later Amina Dilbazli Shafiqa Amirova and Tutu Hamidova This dance celebrates the feelings of love between two people This love is shown by dance moves and facial expressions Qaval Qaval reqsi is a national dance played by women with a dayereh in her hand This dance was composed by great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev while he was working in Azerbaijan State Dance and Song Ensemble For the first time in 1959 dancer Emine Dilbazi performed this dance with the lyrical music of composer Gylman Salahov Alibaba Abdullayev was the first to use the qaval in a dance Great Azerbaijani composer Eldar Mansurov also composed music for Qaval reqsi Qitqilida Qitqilida reqsi is a historical and national woman s dance that originated in Azerbaijan in 1860 1870 This dance was first staged by famous Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov in his second operetta O olmasin bu olsun 1911 The creator and first performer of this dance was famous accordionist Teyyub Damirov This dance was first processed and pitched in 1937 by Said Rustamov Ganjlik Genclik or Bey is a male dance This dance was composed by great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev in the 1950s And first time performed by Azerbaijani dancer Ramiz Mammedov Nagara Nagaracilar reqsi is a national Azerbaijani male dance with nagara drum This dance was composed by great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev Alibaba Abdullayev was the first to use the Naqareh in a dance Kochari Koceri is a kind of Yalli the historical and national dance of Azerbaijan This dance is a rhythmic mainly played with a balaban and nagara drum Mahsul Mehsul This dance was composed by great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev The music of this dance was composed by Azerbaijani composer Jahangir Jahangirov Bulaq bashinda Bulaq basinda This dance was composed by great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev The music of this dance was composed by Azerbaijani composer Jahangir Jahangirov Azerbaijan Suite Azerbaijani Azerbaycan Suitasi or Azerbaycan toyu This dance was composed by great dancer and choreographer Tanxo Izrailov The music of this dance was composed by Azerbaijani composer Tofig Guliyev Agh chichek Ag cicek This dance composed by Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Roza Jalilova The music of this dance composed by great Azerbaijani composer Emin Sabitoglu Incelik Incelik is a historical Azerbaijani dance The music of this dance was composed by the great Azerbaijani composer Jahangir Jahangirov Dostluq Dostluq reqsi This dance was composed by a great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev in 1956 The music of this dance composed by great Azerbaijani composer Suleyman Alasgarov Toy Toy reqsi meaning wedding dance This dance was composed by a great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Alibaba Abdullayev and the music of dance composed by great Azerbaijani composer Jahangir Jahangirov Qazakhi Qazaxi reqsi national dance of Qazakh District of Azerbaijan The music of the dance is based on Mahur mugham and first processed and pitched by great Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov in 1936 Lyric dance Lirik reqs This dance choreoghraphed by great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Afaq Melikova and music of the dance was composed by great Azerbaijani composer Eldar Mansurov Suzen Gizlar Suzen qizlar This dance was choreographed by Tanxo Izrailov and Afaq Melikova The music of the dance was composed by great Azerbaijani composer Jahangir Jahangirov Odlar Yurdu meaning The Land of Fire This dance was choreographed by great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Afaq Melikova The music of the dance was composed by great Azerbaijani composer Eldar Mansurov Gobustan Qobustan reqsi This dance was choreographed by great Azerbaijani dancer and choreographer Afaq Melikova The music of the dance was composed by great Azerbaijani composer Eldar Mansurov Ilk Bahar Ilk Bahar reqsi This dance was choreographed by Ilya Ilich Arbatov The music of the dance was composed by great Azerbaijani composer Jahangir Jahangirov During Nowruz EditNowruz meaning a new day in Persian spelled as Novruz in Azerbaijani is an ancient celebration of the Iranian New Year and spring and the renewal and fertility to come Nowruz is observed on the day of vernal equinox in Iran and as far east as Tajikistan and as far west as the Kurdish regions of Turkey Novruz in Azerbaijan is a family holiday that ends with festive public dancing and other entertainment of folk bands Musical archaeology EditArchaeological research connects the musical culture of modern day Azerbaijan with Mesolithic rock carvings depicting dancing people at the archaeological sites in Qobustan and Nakhchivan 6 See also EditCulture of Azerbaijan Music of Azerbaijan Turkish dance Iranian danceReferences Edit Azerbaijan a part of Europe 2007 11 24 Azerbaijan a part of Europe Azeriyoungsters blogspot com Retrieved 2012 12 16 Azerbaijani Dance Archived May 29 2009 at the Wayback Machine Traditional Azeri Dance Bangkokcompanies com Archived from the original on 2013 01 06 Retrieved 2012 12 16 National dances Swiss girls perform Azerbaijani dances Archived May 31 2009 at the Wayback Machine Sturman Janet ed The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Music and Culture University of Arizona 2019 pp 289 290 ISBN 978 1 4833 1775 5 Azerbaijani Dance in Iran Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Azerbaijani dances amp oldid 1102491275 Asma kasma, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
