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Aoleanul de la Fundu Paralui Romania These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Niko Hilferink, who learned it from Theodor Vasilescu. The dance is from Muntenia. Music : Hilfrink's "Purple cover" cassette Meter : 2/4 Formation : closed circle, hands down in V position Introduction : 4 bars, start with violin. Part 1 Bar 1: Facing center, step on R to R (1), step on L to L (&), Step on R to R, starting to kick L forward (2), hop on R, arcing L foot towards L side (&) Bar 2: Repeat bar 1 with opposite footwork and direction Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2 Bar 5: Step on R behind L (1), hop on R (&), Step on L behind R (2), hop on L (3) Bar 6: Step on R to R (1), Step on L behind R (&), Step on R to R (2), stamp L next to R, no weight (&) Bar 7: Step on L to L (1), stamp R next to L (&), Step on R to R (2), stamp L next to R(&) Bar 8: Repeat bar 2 Bars 9-16: repeat bars 1-8 Part 2 Raise hands to W position Bar 1: Cross R over L (1), step ba...

Săltata De Mână Romania These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie.Originally taught by Nico Hilferink, who based it on things he had learned from Jora Roman and based on his research in Daeni, Dobroegea in 1989. The title translates as "Jumping with hands". Music : Hilferink, Purple tape Meter : 7/8 Counted as QQS Formation : Open circle, hands down in V position, leads to the R Introduction : None Part 1 Bar 1: Facing center but traveling in LOD, hop on L (Q), step on R to R (Q), Close L with weight next to R (S), arms swing forward on the hop and back on the two steps Bar 2: Hop on L (Q), step on R to R (Q), Stamp L, no weight next to R (S), arms swing forward on the hop and back on the other two counts Bar 3: Repeat bar 2 with opposite footwork and direction Bars 4-15: Repeat bars 1-3, four more times Bar 16: Repeat bar 1 Part 2 Bar 1: traveling into the center of the circle, and keeping hands down in V position (not swinging), run R (Q), L (Q), R (S). You can yell "yu-yu-yu...

Bârlădeanca  Romania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Taught in the US by Nico Hilferink, who learned it from Teodor Vasilescu. Music : https://youtu.be/STjYSH_Ce8s   https://youtu.be/n1i_dTwTXUo https://youtu.be/99zV4Dy8z1o https://youtu.be/ZJ7KESE9uLQ Meter : 2/4 Formation : Open Circle, shoulder hold. Leads to the R Introduction : Start with Pan pipes Part 1 Bar 1: Moving in LOD Cross L over R (1), step on R to R (2)  ("Rida step") Bar 2: repeat bar 1 Bar 3: repeat bar 1 Bar 4: Run  L (1), R (&), L (2) in LOD Bar 5: Still moving in LOD, hop on L (1), step in R in LOD (&), step on L in LOD (2) Bar 6: Repeat bar 5 Bar 7: Repeat bar 5 Bar 8: Stomp on R to R, stopping moving in LOD (1), Sway onto L to L (2) Bars 9-16: repeat bars 1-8 with opposite footwork and direction Bars 17-32: repeat bars 1-16 Part 2 Bar 1: Facing center and moving into the middle, using small steps, stomp onto L into the center (1), stomp onto R into the center (2) Bar 2: Stomp on L int...

Romsko Lesno Ромско Лесно Macedonian Roma These Notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Michael Ginsburg, who learned it from the Roma community in the Bronx. Music : Ginsburg's  Balkan Beauties Tape Meter : 7/8 counted as (123)(4567) or QS Formation : Open circle, hands in W position, leads to the R. (Traditionally the M would be in shoulder hold and the women in W position) Introduction : start at the beginning of any musical phrase. The dance is leader called, but the steps are done in order with essentially a 3rd of the music done for each part. Part 1 Bar 1: Facing center, čukče on L foot, lifting R knee (Q), turning to face slightly right of center, step on R in LOD (S) Bar 2: Čukče on R, lifting L knee up (Q), Step on L in LOD (S) Bar 3: Čukče on L, lifting R knee up (Q), Step on R in LOD turning to face center Bar 4: Čukče on R, lifting L knee up in front (Q), flex R knee (S) Bar 5: Čukče on R again, lifting L (Q), step on L to L (S) Bar 6: Čukče on L, lifting R kn...

Prsten Mi Padna / Nevestinsko (Ginsburg Version) Прстен ми падна / Невестинско Macedonia These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Dick Crum and Pece Atanasovski., this version is notated as taught by Michael Ginsburg. Prsten Mi Padna Male is the name of the song. The dance is called Nevestinsko. It is a bride's dance.  Other versions of this dance was taught by Atanas Kolarovski, Nena Sokčić and Michel Cartier.  Music :  Balkan Beauties tape XORO-316 Village Music of Macedonia MH3050 MH LP1 AMAN LP 103 Makedonski Tanec AK004 Jugoton LPY-50985 Orchestra Čalgija: https://youtu.be/UEIkphIDuYM Meter : 7/8 counted as (123)(45)(67) or SQQ Formation : Open circle, leads to the Right, hands in W position Introduction : Start with Singing Singing: Each of the slow counts in this dance has a little preparatory rise on the foot before you step on it. So the step happens very slightly after the beat. (So, the slow counts are really "and-step" rather than "Step...

Sârbă De La Negru Vodă Romania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught in the US by Nico Hilferink. Sârbas (Sîrbas) are a particular kind of dance. Negru Vodă is a town. Music : Romanian Folk Music and Dances, Syncoop Meter : 2/4 Formation : Open circle, Shoulder hold, leads to the R Introduction : 8 bars, no action. Part 1: Step Hops Bar 1: Facing center, step on R to R (1), hop on R, kicking L forward (&), Step on L to L (2), Hop on L, kicking R forward (&) Bar 2: Step on R to R (1), step on L behind R (&), Step on R to R (2), Hop on R, kicking L low (&) Bar 3: Cross L over R (1), Hop on L (&), Back up stepping R (2), L (&) Bar 4: Step R back (1), Step L next to R (&), Stamp R next to L (2), pause (&) Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4 Part 2: Short Buzz Step  Bar 1: Cross R over L (1), step on L to L (&), Cross R over L (2), Step on L to L (&) Bar 2: Cross R over L (1), pause (&), Sway on L to L (2) hop on L (&) Bar 3: Sway on R...

Ani Mori Nuse (Otterholt Version) Albania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Introduced by Lee Otterholt. There are other dances done to this same music. See the "see also below" Music : Xenos.  Fire in the Feet :  https://youtu.be/JiecTT30mF0 Gothart: https://youtu.be/m8XjXx_eApg Çavolli:  https://youtu.be/iv0Vm7A8oRY Balkan Sounds:  https://youtu.be/uFUYwbsC8VA Çenturk:  https://youtu.be/ekSbdY5hppg Osmanollaj:  https://youtu.be/zLJAz4zuKLQ Goran Vratnice:  https://youtu.be/CkncVL0fL3Y Merita Halili:  https://youtu.be/7Lc58DXgXy8 Pagarusha:  https://youtu.be/z8OAz1HpBpg Fejza:  https://youtu.be/D0jwpUJ36NM Jashanica:  https://youtu.be/CHlinC1v0Zo Muçiqi:  https://youtu.be/hzX63makKz4 Meter : 2/4 Formation : Open circle, hands in W position, leads R Introduction : 8 bars, no action, start with singing Part 1: Singing Bar 1: Touch R toe forward, with a čukče on L (1), Step onto R in LOD (&), Touch L toe forward with a čukče ...

Ani Mori Nuse (Weisburd  Version) Albania/USA These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Choreographed by Ira Weisburd. Widely taught by Eric Bendix. There is a different dance done to this music that was taught by Lee Otterholt. Music : There are many recordings of this tune. This choreography only fits this recording: Xenos. Fire in the Feet :  https://youtu.be/JiecTT30mF0 Meter : 2/4 Formation : Open circle, hands in W position, leads R Introduction : 8 bars, no action, start with singing Part 1: Singing Bar 1: Facing and walking in LOD, Walk R (1), L (2) Bar 2: Step R forward in LOD (1), Lift L knee high up in front (2) Bar 3: Bending R knee, Touch L toe to ground (1), straighten knee (2) Bar 4: Step on L in RLOD (Back up) (1), swing R L around to hook behind R knee (2) Bars 5-16: repeat bars 1-4 three times. Part 2: Instrumental Bar 1: Facing center, Cross R foot over L with a deep knee bend (1), straightening knee, touch L to L side (2) Bar 2: Repeat bar 1 with opposite footwork...

Cadâneasca Romania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. This dance is the Romanian version of the dance commonly called a Dajčovo or Zizaj Nane in Bulgaria. Nico Hilferink introduced the Romanian version of this  dance to the USA, he learned it from Jora Roman and during a tour in Plopu Romania in 1989. Cadâne is a word borrowed from Turkish meaning "virgin" or "unmarried woman". Music : Nico Hilferink "purple cover" Marcel Budala: https://youtu.be/X9VnXjGpqqg https://youtu.be/iFGDX9oZQiU https://youtu.be/EI1AE8ISKSk Meter : 9/8, Counted as QQQS Formation : Open circle, hands down in V position. Leads to the R Introduction : None (or skip the first time through part 1) Part 1: Basic (Square) Bar 1: Facing center, Hop on L foot, arms swing forward (or down) (Q), step R to R (Q), close L next to R (Q), step on R to R (S), arms swing back and start slightly forward Bar 2: Hop on R, arms swing forward (Q), Step L (Q), R (Q), L (S) curving into the center, arms sw...

Sevdalino Севдалино Pirin Macedonia These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Sevda is a woman's name. This dance was introduced to the US by Michael Ginsburg who learned it from Kasimira Motafora who sang with the Koutev ensemble. Music : Michael Ginsburg, Balkan Beauties Meter : 5/8 usually counted as (12)(345) or QS, but sometimes it is counted as (1)(2)(345) Formation : Open circle, hands down in V position Introduction : None Part 1 Bar 1:  Rock forward into the center on R (QS) Bar 2:  Rock backwards onto L (QS) Bar 3: Step on R to R (1), Step on L behind R (2), Step on R to R (345) Bar 4: Hop on R, bringing L up and around to back (Q), Step on L behind R (S) Bars 5-16: repeat bars 1-4, three more times. Part 2: Bar 1: Step on R to R (1), cross L over R (2), step back on R in place (345) Bar 2: Hop on R (1), Step on L to L (2), Cross R in front of L (345) Bar 3: Hop on R (1), Step on L to L (2), Step on R behind L (345) Bar 4: Jump on both feet (Q), hop onto L, kicking R foot to...

Draculeţii Romania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Theodor Vasilescu and Costo Constantine, but taught by Nico Hilferink in the US on his 1992 tour. The title translates as "Little Devil" and the dance is from Ilfov in Muntenia Music : Hilferink Tape Purple Cover Meter : 2/4 Formation : Couple facing another couple. M is on the L, in skater's position Introduction : none Part 1: Do si do Bar 1: Step on L foot forward towards other couple (1), Hop on L (2) Bar 2: Step R to R (1), Close L next to R (2) Bar 3: Step on R to R (1), Hop on R  Bar 4: Step on L forward (1), Hop on L, swinging R across (2) Bar 5: Passing back to back with other couple, Step R across L (1), Step L to L (&), Cross R over L (2) Bar 6: Step backwards on L (1) (having passed back to back you're now returning to place), hop on L (2) Bar 7: Step R (1), L (2) backing up to original place Bar 8: Step on R (1, 2) Bars 9-16: repeat bars 1-8 Part 2: Crossing  Bar 1: Step on L in...

Iedera Romania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught in the USA by Nico Hilferink, who learned it from Theodor Vasilescu. The dance is from Banat Music : Romanian Folk Dances by Nico Hilferink Meter : 3/4 Formation : Original notes say holding hands parallel to the floor but all the videos have it in a front basket. Open circle. Leads Right. Introduction : 6 counts, start on high music Part 1: High music Bar 1: Step on R to R (1), Cross L in front of R (2), Rock back on R in place (3) Bar 2: repeat bar 1 with opposite footwork Bar 3: Step on R to R (1,2), step on L behind R (3) Bar 4: Step on R to R (1) Cross L in front of R (2), Rock back on R (3) Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4 with opposite footwork and direction Part 2: Low music: Bar 1: Čukče on L, while lifting R (1), Step on R into the center (2), hold (3) Bar 2: Repeat bar 1, with opposite footwork Bar 3: repeat bar 1 Bars 4-6: repeat bars 1-3 but backing up Bar 7: Čukče on L (1), Stamp R next to L (2), Stamp R next to ...

Monas Festvals Mona's Birthday Waltz These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. The dance was choreographed by Ann-Louise Jönsson, and was brought ot th eUS by Yvonne Holland The music for this dance (Födolsodagsvals till Mona) was composed by Benny Andersson of ABBA.  Music : MMC 001 (Klinga Mina Klockor, Benny Andersson Orkestra) https://youtu.be/heWuYQ3XDLU Meter : 3/4 Formation : couples in a circle, start facing center, M is on the L.  Introduction : 8 bars no action Part 1:  Bars 1-2: facing center, balance into the center and out  (or balance to corner and then to partner) Bars 3-4: With two waltz steps, W rolls across in front of M to her right (her corner) Bars 5-20: repeat bars 1-4, four more times. Part 2: Grand Right and Left, Waltz Bar 1: Facing the last person you rolled with, give R hand and exchange places with one waltz step, M moving CCW, W moving CW Bar 2: Give L hand to the next person, and exchange places with one waltz step Bars 3-4: ...

Kemane Turkey These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. The dance was learned by Alison Snow from Necdet Aşkin in 1974; also  taught by Bora Özkök. The dance is from central eastern Turkey. The music is played on a Kemane, which is a violin like instrument Music : Çarik 102; Halay 302 Meter : 2/4 (Bora's notes have it as 4/4, but the dance is easier to notate in 2/4) Formation : Line, pinky finger hold in W position Introduction : 4 bars, no action Part 1: Two steps Bar 1: Moving in LOD, step R (1), L (&), R (2), arms make a small circles forward and back Bar 2: repeat bar 1, with opposite footwork Bars 3-8: repeat bars 1-2, three more times Part 2: In and out Bars 1-2: facing center and moving into the center, step R (1), L (2), R (1), L (2), arms swing to R, L, R, L (windshield wipers) Bar 3: Touch R toe forward, arms push forward (1), Touch R toe next to L foot, arms draw back (2) Bar 4: repeat bar 3 Bars 5-6: repeat bars 1-2 but backing up out of center Bars 7-8: repeat bars 3-4 Pa...

Highland Schottische  Scotland These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. First attested in 1855 under the name Balmoral Schottische. Music : https://youtu.be/EKfN6rBbjQA   https://youtu.be/3zxTzC64Cno https://youtu.be/ck8Q0PzaAdA https://www.amazon.com/Highland-Schottische-Scottish-Ceilidh-Music/dp/B00O0R29L2/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1531432073&sr=1-1-mp3-albums-bar-strip-0&keywords=Highland+schottische Folkraft 1177,  RCA Victor 4133,  RCA Victor 1621 Meter :Any  4/4 Scottish Schottische tune Formation : Couples in Ballroom position around the room. M in the center, W on the outside. M Introduction : depends upon recording, may be a chord or may be 4-8 bars introduction with no action. Bar 1: Hop on Inside and point outside foot in LOD (in 2nd position) (1), hop on I and bring O foot back behind I calf (2) Hop on inside, and point O towards LOD (3), Hop on I and bring O in front of I  shin (4). For older dancers, this step can be done withou...

Military Two Step Scotland These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally choreographed by James Finnigan. Music : https://youtu.be/l7HEMsuAZys https://youtu.be/QBCaMbHP27o https://youtu.be/0AwWAKK8bCs https://youtu.be/Wc98P-DN0Gk https://www.amazon.com/Military-Two-Step-Medley/dp/B0059CPZI6/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1531429125&sr=1-1&keywords=Military+two+step https://www.amazon.com/Military-Two-Step/dp/B004Y43WBW/ref=sr_1_4?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1531429125&sr=1-4&keywords=Military+two+step&dpID=61s99DD9pbL&preST=_SX342_QL70_&dpSrc=srch Meter : 2/4 March (or 6/8 march counted as (123)(456)) Formation : Couples around the room in promenade or skaters hold, facing LOD (CCW), M on the L, W on the R. Introduction : Depends upon the music, but often 4 bars no action or a chord. Bar 1: Touch outside heel forward (1), touch outside toe next to inside foot (2) Bar 2: repeat bar 1 Bar 3: Walk O (1), I (2) forward in LOD Bar 4: Walk O (1), pivot in...