Dance in Kyrgyzstan

[3][4] Russian travelers also include several passing mentions of Kyrgyz people entertaining themselves with dancing, but provide no details.

[5] Dance movements are incorporated in the performances of komuz players, kuuduldar jesters (Kyrgyz: куудулдар) and in some games.

[6] A renewed interest in traditional dance emerged in the 1930s, under the Soviet rule; the choreographers often used folk games and crafts as a source of inspiration.

[1] For example, the kijiz women's dance (Kyrgyz: кийиз) includes felting movements for making ala kiyiz.

[7][8] The permanent national theatrical folk dance company was established in 1966 led by Melisbek Asylbashev [ru].