A real blast from the past. Choreography is the same, however, looks like quality of dance has improved since c.1970's. I haven't seen this video in probably 20 years, it's quite the rush. Thanks for posting.
This dance is just an endless series of incredible feats. If this is a folk dance, I really wonder how common people pull it off, even if their standards are probably lower. I really enjoyed watching this and I think everyone in the Ukraine can be proud of this kind of cultural heritage! :)
Note that as they spin they keep their heads squarely pointed at the audience most of the time, then flip them 360 degrees very quickly. A slow example is at 2:56. This technique prevents the vestibular fluid in the horizontal semicircular canal from acquiring sustained movement thereby producing nausea.
SO proud of my cultural richness and treasure like this! Spirit, optimism and passion!!!! Вот это наша слава. Наша родная Украинская культура. Яркая, храбрая и сильная духом, с характером, вольная, искуссная и богатая. У нас есть всё свою, у нас богатая и тяжкая история которая дала нам столько вдохновения, сколько ни одна страна соседка не пережила! Попадало нам от братских народов и просто соседних но корень украинской культуры, с казацким характером, никогда не был и не будет сломан!
It really does require years of practice. Not only is the footwork intricate, but they do it keeping their arms rock solid (their arms never flop around) and they keep their heads at the same level the entire time. And then there's the speed at which they're moving. It is actually an anaerobic activity. And they do it all with a gigantic smile plastered on their face. You practice for 10-15 years to get that good and probably most of those girls have ballet training, too.
@EsaulRuss :-) Well I love history too :-) I studied history all my life as part of my education and as a hobby. In fact I was born in Crimea, but my parents are from western and central Ukraine. I respect Polish History and understand the pride which Poles have for their country. Ukraine is a country with many problems but our young generation is very aware and has a chance to make things right for once. Best regards!
At last, Ukrainians having fun, unlike us Russians, who couldn't hopak if we were made for it. Kossak here. Ha, ha, ha, love the love these ladies and gentlemen have 4 each other. Blessings be unto all from Samarqand.
WOW! what a great job this group does with Hopak. I was on a folk team in college and we use to do this dance. You really have to be in good shape. And, by the way when they spin, keeping their head squarely pointed to the audience and then flipping it quickly around; that is called spotting, something dancers do when they spin like that so they don't get dizzy.
They are GBS (Germanic, Baltic, Slavic) group of IE. The similarities are not so obvious if you're not paying attention. But, with some curiosity you can explore hundreds shared words by yourself, and thousands with IE dictionary. Also, Ukrainian is kinda archaic language, the homeland of Proto-Slavic is located somewhere in western Ukraine / southern Belarus, so it's easier for the native speakers.
Ай танцюють . ай стрибають !.. Аж дух захоплює !.. Най Господь дарує щасливої доленьки неньці - Україні ! ,, Наша дума , наша пісня Не вмре , не загине ... ,,
Почему с такой энергичной и позитивной культурой, такие славные народы как славяне ненавидят друг друга? Я этого не понимаю! Кто-то нас травит друг на друга, люди и у них это здорово получается. Но в один прекрасный день, я искренне в это верю, что чья-то рожа за это всё ответит!
it's so beautiful and amazing and marvellous and and and I don't find word enough, honestly. How they can jump and turn! The guy at 2.00 is great, but they actually are all of them. It's just a pity, I think, that girls are never allowed to learn to dance like the boys do, with all the jumps and turns and big movements... they look lovely though, with their dresses and flowers and ribbons and everything, a bit like pretty dolls :-) that's not meant to be negative!
you might also like this instrumental band from washington dc. they have a beautiful sounding violin, guitar and drums. very dreamy! search for "Radium Karmara"
@8Todote8 Це правда ..! :) Дякуємо шановним добродіям росіянам ... Бажаємо вам всіх благ ! Зі святом браття та сестрички !!! З Днем відродження нашої Київської держави !!! З двадцятою річницею відновлення нашої Незалежності !!! Будьмо собою , бережімо свою мову , культуру , добрі традиції , нашу Православну віру - будьмо собою в цьому глобалізованому світі ..! БУДЬМО !!!
professionalexpat U R quite observant. I know this rendition needs refinement for the ladies 2 shine and dance their hearts out. Of course they R already, but U R correct. Men get all the great moves, but that is the way of the Ukrainian dance.... Can't change tradition, can we? Or can we? That's something we have to work on, come 2 think of it.... hmmm
Ah... the Proto-Indo-European tree has branches. Germanic, Baltic and Slavic are on the same old branch, separated very early from Hellenic, Celtic, Italic, Iranian, Anatolian etc. I never meant their later interference or superficial resemblance, especially because such a loanwords came to Ukrainian from contemporary German.
Все трюки и элементы которые исполняют мужчины это боевые приемы казацкого спаса - боевого искуства которое трансформировалось в гопак, в Запорожье есть школы где СПАС сейчас возрождают, занимаются много детей подростков и взрослых.
You're wrong. Baltic and Slavic languages indeed can be put as one subgroup (although some would even divide them as two different) of Indo-European family of languages, but not Germanic, they're a group for itself. As I said, there are similarities between them, but that's because they all come from the same root and due to the changes that occurred in each language through its interference with other languages.
The origin of Rus is uncertain, considered Scandinavian. During IX-X centuries this name passed onto East Slavic tribe Polyans, whose capital Kiev exactly was, since from VI-VII centuries. As the chronicle says "The Polyans, who are now called Rus". From here up to XIII century this name was never ever applied to any other land or tribe outside of Kiev, Chernigov and Pereyaslav principalities, a metropolis to the vast Kiev state. At the same time, the same region was also mentioned as Ukraine.
The worst part is a Cyrillic alphabet. But, the Slavic languages are closely connected to the Germanic ones, even besides the common Proto Indo-European roots. Once you catch that, it will assist the learning. Look, stand = staty, seat = sisty, wind = witer, water = woda, brother = brat, mother = matir, sister = sistra etc.
Man....at first I was skeptical that this hid any sort of fighting art then I saw 2:33...LMAO. Wow this is ridiculous, leg sweeps and spinning kicks...jumping double kicks.
i'd love to see you try the moves the ladies are doing. it takes years of practice to get intricate footwork like that. meanwhile the men are doing extremely physical moves that a man can probably only perform for a few short years of his life. that doesn't render the women's work and technique meaningless however.
Through all their history Ukrainians were trying to make this country,Ukraine,but almost always they were enslaved by other countries:by Poland(those who lived on the west of Ukraine nowdays),the Russian Empire(the east and the south).And they had their own language,their own cultural traditions which everybody longed to destroy-in short they were the Nation(and we still are)who was about to fade in the history and they were fighting together for making the independent Ukraine.
As you wish. Anyhow, it's impossible to discuss such a question within 256 character limit at CZcams. Your Persian version is anything but insane, despite those words of the same PIE origin. Very distant, though.
There is one issue I have with people performing these dances. If the dancer has no idea what the dance means or why they are doing it, the dance loses meaning. It loses what is sacred and beautiful. I myself perform some of these dances and I do understand their meaning. Why they are sacred.
Isn't the cyrillic "H" in russian the same as in Ukrainian and is pronounced like the "N" in English? The is no letter in russian which equates to an english "H". In russian, "G" is typically used as a substitute for "H" although I've also seen the "X" used as a substitute. Hard Rock = Xapg Pok. Back in the day, the omission of the "H" sound was seen as a small russification means.
Hello! I am missing deleted 'virsky hopak' video children performing before the adults. Missing very much! Is there other footage of this around? It was live performance and there seemed to be very many people cheering.
The continuation: Of course Russians are Slavs too but there is a HUGE difference between being brother-nations and being the ONE , the SAME nation. SO Ukrainians are Ukrainians , Russians are Russians , Tatars are Tatars etc. as much as the sun is the sun , the moon is the moon , and You are You !!!Of course you have all rights to have your own standpoint but I just explicate the right one , I mean the TRUTH . 0:-|
Some dancers performances are beyond physical laws.. Amazing ! Seven stars !!
kozak cartoons from prologue video brought me here!
ive always had this song stuck in my head, and never knew what it is. but i figured it out! haha
American Ukrainian, never heard of this Hopak, always wondered why i did this every Friday after work. Makes sense now!
A real blast from the past. Choreography is the same, however, looks like quality of dance has improved since c.1970's. I haven't seen this video in probably 20 years, it's quite the rush.
Thanks for posting.
Браво!!! Не могу насмотреться!!! Какой высокий профессионализм!!! По моему это самая лючшая версия Гопака!!! Спасибо огромное !!!
This dance is just an endless series of incredible feats. If this is a folk dance, I really wonder how common people pull it off, even if their standards are probably lower. I really enjoyed watching this and I think everyone in the Ukraine can be proud of this kind of cultural heritage! :)
Note that as they spin they keep their heads squarely pointed at the audience most of the time, then flip them 360 degrees very quickly. A slow example is at 2:56. This technique prevents the vestibular fluid in the horizontal semicircular canal from acquiring sustained movement thereby producing nausea.
I am learning this dance right know and I can tell these dancers are amazing !
heloise kerneur u ukrianian
sure you could!
When I used to dance, we had an East Indian family who danced with us (he was one of the best male dancers that we had)
Instead of arguing, why dont you people sit back enjoy this lovely dancing. As someone from a Western country, I really do.
So amazing how the dancers control their bodies.
Нас очень боятся, потому что вместе мы СИЛА, а поотдельности, так, кучка завистливых ненавистников. Люблю свой народ и свою культуру! Ура!
SO proud of my cultural richness and treasure like this! Spirit, optimism and passion!!!!
Вот это наша слава.
Наша родная Украинская культура. Яркая, храбрая и сильная духом, с характером, вольная, искуссная и богатая. У нас есть всё свою, у нас богатая и тяжкая история которая дала нам столько вдохновения, сколько ни одна страна соседка не пережила! Попадало нам от братских народов и просто соседних но корень украинской культуры, с казацким характером, никогда не был и не будет сломан!
Amazing!!!the are just perfect!
I am Pole and I agree with you 100 %! Lets's drink for peace and understanding between our Slavonian brothers and sisters. Nazdrowie, my friend!
Киты хореографии Вирского!
Жаль, 13 лет работы с Вирчанами пролетели быстро, но я счастлив, что со многими посчастливилось поработать.
Wow! This is amazing! Really great. I love Russian and Ukrainian music, but I've never really watched the dances before. I should do so more often.
Красота и Сила.
Сердце радуется и гордится за таких предков!) Слава Руси-Матушке!
It really does require years of practice. Not only is the footwork intricate, but they do it keeping their arms rock solid (their arms never flop around) and they keep their heads at the same level the entire time. And then there's the speed at which they're moving. It is actually an anaerobic activity. And they do it all with a gigantic smile plastered on their face. You practice for 10-15 years to get that good and probably most of those girls have ballet training, too.
Muito bom!!!
Adoro folclore!!
@EsaulRuss :-) Well I love history too :-) I studied history all my life as part of my education and as a hobby. In fact I was born in Crimea, but my parents are from western and central Ukraine. I respect Polish History and understand the pride which Poles have for their country. Ukraine is a country with many problems but our young generation is very aware and has a chance to make things right for once.
Best regards!
At last, Ukrainians having fun, unlike us Russians, who couldn't hopak if we were made for it. Kossak here. Ha, ha, ha, love the love these ladies and gentlemen have 4 each other. Blessings be unto all from Samarqand.
cool! respect to our Slavic brothers and sisters from Ukraine. when I was watching this movie I felt proud for our great culture!
Along with Georgian dances, one of the best folk dances of the world.
Xai zhive Ukraina.
WOW! what a great job this group does with Hopak. I was on a folk team in college and we use to do this dance. You really have to be in good shape. And, by the way when they spin, keeping their head squarely pointed to the audience and then flipping it quickly around; that is called spotting, something dancers do when they spin like that so they don't get dizzy.
Congratulations. Keep Ukrainian culture forever.Shche ne vmerla Ykrajina.
Almost 40 years - a true portrayal of Ukrainian folk art.
I guess Hopak means: The men display TREMENDOUS leg strength and do all the work, while the women just stand there looking pretty.
This is excellent unbelievable . we need more of this to keep up our culture .
They are GBS (Germanic, Baltic, Slavic) group of IE. The similarities are not so obvious if you're not paying attention. But, with some curiosity you can explore hundreds shared words by yourself, and thousands with IE dictionary. Also, Ukrainian is kinda archaic language, the homeland of Proto-Slavic is located somewhere in western Ukraine / southern Belarus, so it's easier for the native speakers.
If I tried 9/10ths of those moves, you'd have to call an ambulance. LOL. Beautiful.
Ай танцюють . ай стрибають !.. Аж дух захоплює !.. Най Господь дарує щасливої доленьки неньці - Україні !
,, Наша дума , наша пісня
Не вмре , не загине ... ,,
Spectacular!
Bellísima interpretación 💪🏻🇺🇦🇺🇦💪🏻
they are so good. This is a very hard dance, and they nailed it.
Почему с такой энергичной и позитивной культурой, такие славные народы как славяне ненавидят друг друга? Я этого не понимаю! Кто-то нас травит друг на друга, люди и у них это здорово получается. Но в один прекрасный день, я искренне в это верю, что чья-то рожа за это всё ответит!
it's so beautiful and amazing and marvellous and and and I don't find word enough, honestly. How they can jump and turn! The guy at 2.00 is great, but they actually are all of them. It's just a pity, I think, that girls are never allowed to learn to dance like the boys do, with all the jumps and turns and big movements... they look lovely though, with their dresses and flowers and ribbons and everything, a bit like pretty dolls :-) that's not meant to be negative!
This is my Motherland...
UKRAINA!!! Ja tebja ljublju
Forget about all your political squabbles and enjoy the dancers.
Wonderful stuff.
Well Done.
Thanks for posting.
you might also like this instrumental band from washington dc. they have a beautiful sounding violin, guitar and drums. very dreamy! search for "Radium Karmara"
I can't believe my eyes. They are far beyond human limit....
Look at all those gorgeous ladies! Go Ukraine!
I've always had more sympathy for Ukraine than for Moscow Russia and other of Ukraine's neighbours. Maybe this is one of the reasons why?
@8Todote8 Це правда ..! :) Дякуємо шановним добродіям росіянам ... Бажаємо вам всіх благ !
Зі святом браття та сестрички !!!
З Днем відродження нашої Київської держави !!!
З двадцятою річницею відновлення нашої Незалежності !!!
Будьмо собою , бережімо свою мову , культуру , добрі традиції , нашу Православну віру -
будьмо собою в цьому глобалізованому світі ..!
БУДЬМО !!!
professionalexpat
U R quite observant. I know this rendition needs refinement for the ladies 2 shine and dance their hearts out. Of course they R already, but U R correct. Men get all the great moves, but that is the way of the Ukrainian dance.... Can't change tradition, can we? Or can we? That's something we have to work on, come 2 think of it.... hmmm
@WhirlwindWerewolf
The hopak supposedly has a connection to the fighting techniques of the Zaporozhian cossacks.
Thanks for fixing it!
o melhor e maior grupo de danças ucranianas do mundo !!!
Virsky
It was called the "Steppes" back, then. But, it was still Ukraine!! =Stefan=
Ah... the Proto-Indo-European tree has branches. Germanic, Baltic and Slavic are on the same old branch, separated very early from Hellenic, Celtic, Italic, Iranian, Anatolian etc. I never meant their later interference or superficial resemblance, especially because such a loanwords came to Ukrainian from contemporary German.
They would make the best kickboxers. Those are some AWESOME legs.
Все трюки и элементы которые исполняют мужчины это боевые приемы казацкого спаса - боевого искуства которое трансформировалось в гопак, в Запорожье есть школы где СПАС сейчас возрождают, занимаются много детей подростков и взрослых.
Inspirational to all young dancers.
This is the biggest Hopak I have ever seen!
You're wrong. Baltic and Slavic languages indeed can be put as one subgroup (although some would even divide them as two different) of Indo-European family of languages, but not Germanic, they're a group for itself. As I said, there are similarities between them, but that's because they all come from the same root and due to the changes that occurred in each language through its interference with other languages.
The origin of Rus is uncertain, considered Scandinavian. During IX-X centuries this name passed onto East Slavic tribe Polyans, whose capital Kiev exactly was, since from VI-VII centuries. As the chronicle says "The Polyans, who are now called Rus". From here up to XIII century this name was never ever applied to any other land or tribe outside of Kiev, Chernigov and Pereyaslav principalities, a metropolis to the vast Kiev state. At the same time, the same region was also mentioned as Ukraine.
where do i get this version of the hopak? i need it on my ipod!
good point. first important thing i learned this year. heheh
о, чудово! і надзвичайно складно! треба бути настільки фізично сильним!!
the women don't get nearly enough credit... believe me I am a male Ukrainian dancer and what the women do requires a lot of talent and practice.
Thank you!!! Ukraine very beautifull country. Україна, я тебе люблю!!!
Just 1 word- awesome
nice ukraine. lave you. keep on going
best wishes from georgia
всё прелесть! =)
и костюмы, и дивчины, и хлопци .
I just love the guy at 4:50!
4:09 to 4:21 - normal mode
4:22 - NINJA MODE! ))))
The worst part is a Cyrillic alphabet. But, the Slavic languages are closely connected to the Germanic ones, even besides the common Proto Indo-European roots. Once you catch that, it will assist the learning. Look, stand = staty, seat = sisty, wind = witer, water = woda, brother = brat, mother = matir, sister = sistra etc.
GO Ukraine
Greetings From Philippines
Man....at first I was skeptical that this hid any sort of fighting art then I saw 2:33...LMAO. Wow this is ridiculous, leg sweeps and spinning kicks...jumping double kicks.
@GregorMar Thanks for the information. History can be very hard :-)
THe Ukrainian students in my school did this for Multicultural it was really cool!
think only the moment at 4.45-4.4.47 at the fast move of the woman!! that is not simple.
the women have a big part here!
i'd love to see you try the moves the ladies are doing. it takes years of practice to get intricate footwork like that. meanwhile the men are doing extremely physical moves that a man can probably only perform for a few short years of his life. that doesn't render the women's work and technique meaningless however.
great music awsome dance!! i love ukrainian folklor an people :)
4:47 "Haha, I do this everywhere!"
ofcourse.russian dance is completely different,only in hollywood movies russians dance ukrainian dances usually,god knows why
very nice!!!!!!!!
Through all their history Ukrainians were trying to make this country,Ukraine,but almost always they were enslaved by other countries:by Poland(those who lived on the west of Ukraine nowdays),the Russian Empire(the east and the south).And they had their own language,their own cultural traditions which everybody longed to destroy-in short they were the Nation(and we still are)who was about to fade in the history and they were fighting together for making the independent Ukraine.
As you wish. Anyhow, it's impossible to discuss such a question within 256 character limit at CZcams. Your Persian version is anything but insane, despite those words of the same PIE origin. Very distant, though.
The short version: Bravo!!
There is one issue I have with people performing these dances. If the dancer has no idea what the dance means or why they are doing it, the dance loses meaning. It loses what is sacred and beautiful.
I myself perform some of these dances and I do understand their meaning. Why they are sacred.
Hop! Magnificent!
Просто НЕПЕРЕВЕРШЕНО!!!
Virsky is the best!
4:47 - the best moment)))))
Isn't the cyrillic "H" in russian the same as in Ukrainian and is pronounced like the "N" in English? The is no letter in russian which equates to an english "H". In russian, "G" is typically used as a substitute for "H" although I've also seen the "X" used as a substitute. Hard Rock = Xapg Pok. Back in the day, the omission of the "H" sound was seen as a small russification means.
Hello!
I am missing deleted 'virsky hopak' video children performing before the adults. Missing very much! Is there other footage of this around?
It was live performance and there seemed to be very many people cheering.
Bravo!!!
Inspirational.
what she said, Ukraine Rocks!
The group is Virsky! its named after Virsky himself lol
why i am proud to be Ukrainian :P
コサックダンスってロシアの伝統かと思ってたらウクライナ発祥だったんですね。
national ukrainian dance -- HOPAK !!!
ウクライナに平和が来ますように祈っています。
I think it's the Pavlo Virsky Ukrainian National Folk Dance Troupe.
kranshteun-- those are some smart words brother!
Long Live Ukraine!
What's the name of the technique that the centre dancer does at 4:50?
The continuation:
Of course Russians are Slavs too but there is a HUGE difference between being brother-nations and being the ONE , the SAME nation. SO Ukrainians are Ukrainians , Russians are Russians , Tatars are Tatars etc. as much as the sun is the sun , the moon is the moon , and You are You !!!Of course you have all rights to have your own standpoint but I just explicate the right one , I mean the TRUTH . 0:-|