“Kabardinka” dance in Nalchik, early 1990s.

Master of Ceremonies (Khatiyako) played by Beslan Bitok (Битокъу Беслъэн). The role of the master of ceremonies in Circassian dance parties was revived by the artistic director of “Kabardinka” at the time Auladin Dumanish (Думэныщ Iэулэдин). Bitok Beslan is a folklorist and cultural worker. He worked with “Kabardinka” in the 1990s and 2000s. He is currently teaching young Circassians the national culture and folklore.