Halling Norwegian folk dance

Halling might be the oldest living dance tradition of the Northern Europe, documented back to the 1600’s, and very similar to the dance in 3000 years old rock carvings. During the viking era the kruking (in the thumbnail) was a common way of dancing.

The music is "Sumarmørgon" by Eivind Groven, performed by Knut & Ole Aastad Bråten on the instrument langeleik. The hat is hold by Ragnhild Hemsing.

[vergil]

I imagine this is how you defeat a troll in the forest. Distract him with a dance before kicking him right in the chin.

[Roeses]

It’s when I actually see Halling and that old Norwegian culture that I feel truly proud to be Norwegian

[eugenebosh]

a wonderful performance with calm music, conveying entirely the beauty and atmosphere of the North without scenery. this is real art! If it turns out to ever be in Norway, then I will definitely visit the theater with such a performance. 🇷🇺👋🇸🇯

[helmanticus]

One of the most amazing dances I’ve ever seen 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. I salute you, sir 🫡. Greetings from Spain 🇪🇸

[Remoniq]

This is one of those few moments in life that I enjoy watching someone dance, I never liked dance in any shape or form but this person made me wonder if my eyes were going to pop out of my skull.

[wendilandkammer]

That was astonishing. He stepped into this flow of the music and it carried him. It's like what happens when the leaves of a tree dance in the wind.
Astounding and beautiful.

[homaalipour]

Deep deep communication between dancer and musicions are amazing...

[oddlycreatetiff]

Such beauty and strength on display! 💓

[Nonehasthisnamekek]

Det här ska ni va stolta över, det är så jävla läckert 👏

[fffffffun]

Вау
Я впервые сегодня увидела этот танец, когда изучала творчество Грига
Это круто...
Какой же он мастер своего дела.. и в прекрасной физической форме

[moonfoxnight]

Awe-inspiring and fun to watch! I especially love the music and how he got into the rhythm!

[dertree]

Damn this felt like folk breaking. I love it

[keshavam]

Wow! The first folk dance I was seen. Awesome performance!

[Hyymiee]

The elements of this Norwegian dance are almost identical to the dances of the Polish highlanders

[Goetz-von-Luthringshauser]

Wonderful dance! It's exemplary for me and will be an inspiration for the future!

[_radwa]

Woow amazing!! love it from Egypt 🇪🇬❤️

[tedpiano]

Currently learning the Rotnamsknut Halling from Grieg's Slåtter, Op. 72 for piano… Never would've imagined in a million years that this is what the choreography looks like :D

It is a mix of dance and acrobatics. Nice performance

[mzshuou]

so its norwegian dancing mixed with mixed martial arts, i dig it

[pyxellee]

i love watching videos like this, how beautifully diverse culture is. cool vid😸