Cossack woman's stage costume

Cossack women are no less courageous than their men. They had to manage their daily lives and equip their husbands and sons on the battlefield. Perhaps these conditions influenced their character, the strength of which is reflected in their dance.

Cossack woman stage costume in folk dance.

In Cossack dance, the emphasis is primarily on leg movements and smooth arm movements. It can be more relaxed or more active. In both cases, the Cossack woman's stage costume beautifully highlights the movements.

Advantages of the costume:

The costume allows for complex technical elements, jumping, or even running.

The hem of the costume flutters beautifully during dance, especially when the dancer twirls.

The skirt is knee-length, allowing the leg movements to be visible. This is especially important in fast and expressive dance.

In slow dance, the dress emphasizes the dancer's gracefulness, adding a feminine touch to her movements.

Costume elements.

The Cossack costume consists of a skirt and jacket. The costume makes the performer stand out in her surroundings. It's eye-catching, made from richly colored fabrics.

In this version, the jacket and skirt are in different colors: red and green. However, the Cossack costume can be made from other colors if desired. The costume is generously decorated with brocade inserts and trimmed with straight and curly braid.

Costume Fabric.

The Cossack costume can be made from three fabrics:

Costume Fabric. Dense and lightweight at the same time. It will flow beautifully during dance and captivate the audience. The fabric is hypoallergenic and breathable when in contact with the body.

Cotton Fabric. One of the easiest to use and one of the most comfortable on the body. Cotton fabric is hypoallergenic and hygroscopic. It is also easy to care for.

Gabardine. This fabric is quite dense, textured, and very durable. For the same reason, it is used for stage clothing. A stage costume made from this fabric is elegant, bright, and lightweight.

All of these fabrics are perfect for dance performances. The artist will feel free and confident in them.

It's important to remember that the costume is made of brocade. Therefore, when caring for the costume, this is the key factor. Brocade implies the solemnity of the occasion, in this case, a performance. It's best to dry clean the costume. If you're caring for it yourself, wash the costume at a low temperature and do not spin-dry. Dry the costume on a hanger to avoid ironing. If the costume does become wrinkled, it's best not to iron the brocade itself. Other fabrics can be ironed at a low or medium temperature.

Order a stage costume.

You can quickly purchase a Cossack stage costume in more than 400 cities across Russia. This is possible thanks to shipping companies. Delivery is also available to all cities served by the Russian Post. A Cossack stage costume can also be purchased in cities across the CIS. Detailed payment and delivery terms, as well as any questions you may have, can be discussed with our manager.