User:Onerbek Ayaulym/Kamazhai

Kamazhai is one of the masterpieces of art of dance with the name coming from kazakh's song "Kamazhai".wide spread among turkic nations.

History
The dance was created approximately between 14th and 15th centuries.The exact author is unknown,it is believed that the dance came from folk.The dance shows the beauty and tenderness as it wants to explain the meaning of song.While being both-dance and song,it is the the perfect example of kazakh culture and art of song and dance.Famous Belgian guitar player in Europe-Sedrica Waterscoot said that "Kamazhai is essential for kazakhs and owns the special, also big place in Kazakh history".And in 2013, citizens of 11 countries prepared a flash mob for Kazakhstan as a congratulation with Nauryz.France,Thailand,USA and other members of countries joined it and made video congratulations.

Dance performance
The dance is often performed by teen-age girls.It must be performed in national customes with braids,decorated with national jewelleries.The gentle moves,fluency of body,head,arms are significant.

Interesting facts
• In 2011,on the eve of Nauryz holiday about 500 students performed Kamazhai dance at Kyzylorda's central square.

• Belgian band Julien Jaffres increased the level of Kamazhai song to the level of Europe.They even filmed a music video with national vibes.

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•Art of kazakh dance

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Cultural system of kazakh ethnographic categories,therms and names.