The Lezginka () is a folk dance of the
Lezgin people, common throughout the
North Caucasus
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. It uses a fast rhythm, and can be either a
solo
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male or a
pair dance.
According to ''
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References
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External links
* Video
Lezgi sample– folk dance Lezginka by the Azerbaijani ensemble "Suvar"
European folk dances
Lezgins
Culture of the Caucasus