Russian Red Army Dancers

[rocketeer]

I cant really find a suitable section to put this question in so hopefully you wont be offended if I ask here:

Just watched the fantastic Red Army soldiers dance group on You Tube. Since the collapse of the Soviets is there still a Red Army dance ensemble? I have tried to 'Google' it but always the old Soviet Union Youtube clips pop up.
Is this still performed today, I do hope so.
Guess thats where the hip hop kids got the ideas for their moves from.
Cheers, J

 

[Fastuni]

Then as now the "Alexandrov Ensemble" of the Russian Army ("Red Army" until 1946, "Soviet Army" until 1992) consists of a choir and dancers/ballet.

 

[B-24J]

Thank you both for the information. The navy dancers in this clip are amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edU7DDSgH0g

They start at about 6:42 into the video.

John

 

[rocketeer]

Truly amazing the fitness level that must be attained to perform these dances.
Here is another clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuTw9V0C88s

It all starts simple then each member tries to better his fellows.

The Soldiers dance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGBu3G1kxNM
The guy with the accordion is amazing here at 4:28

This was quite a popular feature in 1960s variety shows but as kids it was always known as 'Cossack' dancing.
J