Khorovod


The khorovod or horovod is the Slavic name for a folk dance combining circle dance and chorus singing, similar to the choreia of ancient Greece.

Etymology

The term khorovod likely descends from the Greek Choreia ; Culture of [ancient Rus|Rus' culture] was heavily influenced by Greek culture. Khorovod is related to choreia, kolo, hora, and kochari.

Origin and characteristics

The participants of the dance hold the hand or the little finger of their dance partners while dancing in a circle''.''