Dance as a common language: Zelimkhan Kozayev on the idea of the "Khorovod" at the National Centre RUSSIA

Dance is capable of uniting people just like music and words: without translation, immediately at the level of feelings. This idea was embodied in the musical and choreographic parable "Khorovod" ("Round Dance"), which was performed at the National Centre RUSSIA. One of the participants in the project was the Alan State Academic Dance Ensemble, led by Artistic Director Zelimkhan Kozayev.

"The khorovod is like one family, a single circle. Its idea embodies mutual understanding between peoples because the art of dance brings us closer together. When an artist takes to the stage, their costume and movement convey to the audience what is understood without words," said Zelimkhan Kozayev.

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According to him, participating in such a project is a natural continuation of the tradition established by older generations: "This brings our peoples closer together because that is how our ancestors lived. They always felt like part of a large country. We are very pleased to be able to present our dances to the Moscow audience and participate in such a grand celebration."

The artist expressed his gratitude to the National Centre RUSSIA for the invitation and the opportunity to showcase his collective's art within the framework of the "Khorovod".

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

The musical and choreographic parable "Khorovod" is a large-scale project of the National Centre RUSSIA, dedicated to one of the country's most important cultural symbols. Around 300 artists took part in the premiere; through dance and music — universal languages understood without translation — the audience was shown the wealth of the cultures of the peoples of Russia. In a country where hundreds of languages are spoken, it is the khorovod and the common circle that become the image of unity.