Azerbaijan (dance)

Azerbaijan (dance)

Azerbaijan is an old and extremely melodious folk dance, performed only by men. It is performed at formal celebrations and the dancers wear festival clothes or Chokha cloaks. It has a very fast rhythm, so the dancer must have inherent skill.


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