Open AccessRussian Ballroom Culture: Europeanization and original traditions (sociocultural essay)
Author(s) -
Tatya. Samarina
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
vestnik antropologii
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2782-1552
pISSN - 2311-0546
DOI - 10.33876/2311-0546/2019-47-3/144-154
Subject(s) - elite , dance , sociocultural evolution , loyalty , symbol (formal) , statement (logic) , nobility , sociology , aesthetics , social psychology , psychology , linguistics , communication , literature , art , political science , anthropology , law , philosophy , politics
Dance is definitely a cultural phenomenon. The well-known Russian historian Yuri Lotman outlined the concept of "culture" as a form of social communication between a group of people. Pair dancing is the best way to illustrate this statement. Dancing itself is the language of communication for a particular society. To be a full participant in such social intercourse, you must have the knowledge of the “language” of the group, follow the protocol of behavior and demonstrate membership / loyalty to the group. Dance is a non-verbal form of communication, built on the interaction of dancers in specific movements and symbolism of appearance and attributes. Ballroom dancing is a symbol of belonging to the nobility, participation in balls is a confirmation of loyalty to the ruling elite, the state.