Circassian dance is an important and defining part of the culture of Circassian people . The national dances evoke imagery of combat and courtship . They play a role in efforts to preserve Circassian tradition and culture in the diaspora . There are several dances including the '' kabardinka '' . The version of this dance performed in Turkey is called '' Kafkas '' , from '' Kafkasya '' , the Turkish word for the Caucasus mountain region that was home to the Circassian people before the Circassian genocide . Another similar dance is called the '' lezginka '' . Dancing ability is very important for social standing in Circassian communities , especially with regards to marriage and establishing romantic relationships . Children living in the Adyghe communities in Israel receive dance instruction from a young age as part of their school curriculum
Circassian genocide
Circassian genocide
Circassian dance