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Kostroma Russian National Ballet launched a new event within the Global Dance Overture project in BRICS member states – The Round Dance of Friendship International Youth Flashmob in the UAE.

The Round Dance of Friendship became the culmination of the cross-workshop within the educational part of The Global Dance Overture project that is supported by the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Culture of the United Arab Emirates.

Students of the choreographic faculty of the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy, students of the Governorate Ballet School Choreographic College and dancers of Kostroma Russian National Ballet took part in the friendship dance on February 15th, 2025 at the SPAA in Sharjah, the UAE..

Its message aims to unite the hearts of people in all the BRICS member states through kindness, love and the language of dance that is the most accessible and comprehensive means to convey the cultural code of nations, their originality and national identity.

The Round Dance of Friendship is the Global Dance Overture –the triumph of dance and friendship between nations, the magic of unity and the energy of youth.

The Round Dance of Friendship is a gigantic mass round dance in several circles, three basic dance movements and the engaging battle between the dancers of the two countries during which the bright dance piece by Russian dancers will be followed by dancers from other participating countries who will show their unique dance culture.

The circle is the main image of the Round Dance – it is a symbol of unity and integrity, solidarity, friendship and harmony. It is a symbol of the Sun uniting us on the Earth. It is this closed shape dynamically moving in dance that symbolizes the idea of international and cultural unity.

The keynote of the flash mob will be expressed in three simple dance movements – the gesturers of greeting. Their deep meaning is that of love, unity and spiritual generosity of people. The two hands make a clap and the arms move aside from the heart as if giving kindness around and projective positive emotions onto other people.

The Round Dance of Friendship international youth flashmob will set the festive atmosphere of mutual understanding for its participants and will enable them to fell part of a large family as well as of the world culture in unity.
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