"Kochari"
(Armenian men's dance)
Among the Armenian men's dance "Kochari" is one of the most popular. Performed "Kochari" fun, cheerfully. In the gradually rising rate movements with the body tilting forward or backward reflected riding techniques.
Folk music. This setting is designed for 8-12 people, but the number of participants can increase or decrease at will the director.
Costumes Performers
Arkhaluk or shirt of white or colored silk with a narrow stand-up collar. Loha (outerwear) in a bright tight cloth, fastened at the waist. Soft boots, black or white, no heels, skintight leg and fastened below the knee. Fur hat.
CHOIR
"Horus" - a slow dance, performed at festivals, weddings and other special occasions. Spread female "chorus" with exceptionally soft, smooth movements. Another character dance "Joc". It is dominated by large movements and light jumping. Dance "Joc" dynamic, rapidly. In the dance "chorus" are 16 girls. In the dance, "Joc" - 12 girls and 12 boys. Both the dance can be executed independently, but better - just one after the other.
Costumes Performers
Female: dark skirt (black, dark red, dark green), straight into the fold. Skirt trimmed with ribbons, lace, can also be decorated with sequins, embroidery, gold or silver lace. White shirt. Long sleeve shirts, with frill and overhead shoulder straps. Sleeves, chest, shoulder pads and shirts embroidered hem. Skirt ties a woven belt. Narrow apron, embroidered or trimmed overhead stripes. Ties a handkerchief head into the apron color. Boots on his feet at an average heel.
Male: black. trousers tucked into boots. Broad white shirt (knee) with a high collar. Hem, chest, collar and cuffs embroidered shirts. Shirt girded a wide belt. Over the shirt is worn a black velvet vest, decorated with embroidery, sequins, beads, lace. On his head high black sheepskin hat. |