The Historical Background and the Development of Russian Dance Until The End of the Petro I. Period

Abstract

This paper examines the historical background and the development of Russian dance tradition. The first part focuses on the Russian folk dances; how they come to light in the tribal society of Ants in the VI-VII Centuries. The second part discusses how the traditional folk dances (e.g. skomaroh) developed and became professionalized and widespread in VIII-IX Centuries. Finally the third part traces the progress of the Russian theatre dance with native and other influences and its acquisition of a new professional concept.