I remember how much I enjoyed this movie when it came out, but I can't believe that it never occured to me at the time how much this scene resembled an Americanized Hollywood version of the kolomeyka:
Now here's the real thing:
I have no idea who Stephen and Lilly are, but obviously they are (were) Ukrainian dancers...
Love that human pyramid the guys do!
The gals can give the guys a run for their money ...
Looks like this is the last one they posted. The wedding must have been a blast!
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