I've never understood why men in the United States are afraid to dance. It must be a cultural thing. Fortunately, in the Balkans, dancing is an expression of masculine prowess, and there are certain dances in which the men love to show off.
Today's post features two different variations of the Romanian folk dance Arcanul. The first is a very lively and energetic dance, very masculine in nature. By the way, Arcanul is also popular in Moldova, a country north of Romania, where the language and culture are similar to their neighbors to the south.
Arcanul Batrinesc, according to the dance notes, is for senior citizens who still want to show off their dancing prowess with deep knee bends and stamps. This can be especially painful if they suffer from arthritis.
If you're a regular visitor to The Alien Diaries, you'll recognize the Dunav group from Jerusalem in Israel. They have a website and YouTube videos. Go visit them sometime.
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