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Cumbia Tempested USA/Venezuela These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Choreographed and taught by Ira Weisburd. Music : Pastor López "Tempested" ; also can be done to Despacito by Luis Fonsi Meter : 2/4 Formation : Solo. (4 wall US line dance) Introduction : start with singing Bar 1: Rock forward on L (1), Rock back on R (&), Step on L next to R (2) (Mambo forward) Bar 2: Rock backwards on R (1), Rock forward on L (&), Step on R next to L (2) (Mambo back) Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2 (Mambo forwards and back) Bar 5: Rock to L on L (1), Step on R in place (&), Step on L next to R (2) (Mambo L) Bar 6: Rock to R on R (1), Step on L in place (&) Step on R next to L (2) (Mambo R) Bars 7-8: repeat bars 5-6 (Mambo L and R) Bar 9: Cross L over R (1), Step on R to R (&), Cross L over R (2), Step R to R (&) (Samba/Voltas R) Bar 10: Cross L over R (1), Step on R to R (&), Cross L over R (2), (Samba/) Bar 11: Cross R over L (1), Step on L to L (&), Step R back in ...

Aghcheekneroo Par Armenia These notes ©2016, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Tom Bozigian, who learned it at the Sayat Nova State Choreographic School. The music was composed by Khachatur Avetisyan. Music : Music for Dances GT2001; https://yaledog.bandcamp.com/track/aghcheekneroo-par Meter : 6/4 Formation : Circle, L hand on back of neighbor, R hand up above head Introduction : 4 bars. Part 1 Bar 1: Step R to R (123), Cross L over R (456) Bar 2: Stop R to R, with knee bent (1,2), Step backwards on ball of L foot (3), Step back on ball of R next to L (4) Cross L over R (56) Bar 3-4: repeat bars 1-2, except step R to R on last count (6) Bar 5:  Cross L over R, with a knee bend (12), step R to R (3), Cross L over R, with knee bend (45), step R to R (3), R hand rotates CCW at wrist. Bar 6:  Cross L over R, with a knee bend (12), step R to R (3), Cross L over R, with knee bend (45), Pivot on L to face RLOD, arm lowers down and points in RLOD Bar 7: Step on R toe (1), L toe...

Srpkinja Српкиња Serbia These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. The dance was widely taught in the US by Dick Crum, Cheryl Spasojević, John Filcich, Martin Koenig, and Michael and Mary Ann Herman. The name translates as "Serbian Girl" Dick Crum's dance notes say that the dance was a choreography from the earliest part of the 20th century and was composed and choregraphed by Isidor Bajić. He sought to combine traditional Serbian Dance with some of the more popular ball room formations of the time. Bajic incorporated the dance and music into his opera Prince Ivo of Semberia using lyrics composed by Jovan Zivojnovic. Music : Folkdancer MH1008; Dances from Serbia, NFO 2001 Meter : 2/4 Formation : Couples in a circle, facing center, M on W's R (although it may have originally been danced in squares of 4 couples like a quadrille) Hands down in V position or up in W position. Introduction : None, start right as the music starts Part 1: Vizit Bar 1: Walk R (1), L (2) in LOD Bar 2: ...

Ağir Halay from Erzincan  Turkey These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Taught to us by Harvey Gardner, who learned it from a youtube video. The step is identical to the first step of Delilo. Erzincan is a province in North East Turkey, with lots of Armenian and Kurdish influence in the style of their dances. Music : Any slow halay music Meter : 2/4 Formation : Short lines in pinky hold Introduction : start at the beginning of any musical phrase Bar 1: Step R forward to diagonal R (1), slight bounce on R while bringing L forward (2) Bar 2: Repeat bar 1 with opposite footwork Bar 3: Repeat bar 1 Bar 4: Touch L toe forward (1), slight bounce on R, while kicking L forward and down (2) Bar 5: Backing out of center, Step backwards on L (1), slight bounce on L, while kicking R forward (2) Bar 6: Repeat bar 5, with opposite footwork Bar 7: Repeat bar 5 Bar 8: Touch R toe across L instep (1), kick R foot forward (2) repeat until the end of the music Video on the web: See also: Delilo  - Tu...

Klapperstycket Sweden These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. This is an Engelska from Skane in Sweden. We learned it from Nancy Bannister who learned it from Ami Kinnison. Nancy has notes written in Swedish that suggest the dance was described by Mandelgran in 1864, but there may be evidence of the dance from records in the 1820s or 30s. Music : traditional tune:  http://www.folkwiki.se/Musik/294  (Sv L Skane nr.541) But we dance it to a recording of Soldier's Joy Meter : 2/4 Formation : Couple facing couple in groups of 4 Introduction : depends on the recording, usually a few bars. Part 1: Circles Bars 1-8: holding hands down in circle of 4, Circle L 16 steps, starting with L foot Bars 9-16: Still starting with L foot, Circle R 16 Steps Chorus: Bars 1-8, Drop hands and face partner: Do 8 reel steps in place, starting by stepping back on L foot. (Reel step: Step on L behind R (1), hop on L, chugging slightly forward, while bringing R foot up and around (2); repeat with opposit...

Svrljiski Čačak Сврљишки Чачак Serbia These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Dick Crum, who learned it from Zeka Zećevič in 1954. This is a čačak from the Svrljig area. Also taught by Dick Oakes, Dave Rosenberg, Larry Weiner and Yves Moreau. Music : Folk Dancer MH 3029 Village Dances from Svrljig Juoslavia LW1 (Larry Weiner) https://youtu.be/4EmLzqNWEFA https://youtu.be/eje-y4W8ZIQ Meter : 2/4 Formation: Short lines in Belt Hold Introduction : 4 counts Bar 1: Small step on R to R (ah), Cross L over R (1), small step on R to R (ah), Cross L over R (2) Bar 2: Step on R to R (1), Step on L next to R (2), Step on R in place (&) Bar 3: Repeat bar 2 with opposite footwork and direction. Bar 4: Repeat bar 2 (Dick Oakes' notes say: Step on R to R (1), Stamp L next to R, no weight (2)) Bar 5: Small step on L to L (ah), Cross R over L (1), Small step on L to L (ah), Cross R over L (2) Bar 6: Repeat bar 3 Bar 7: Repeat bar 4 Bar 8: Repeat bar 5 Bar 9: Repeat bar 3 Bar 10: ...

Naõ Vàs Ão Mar Tonho Portugal These notes @2018, Andrew Carnie. Dance is from Nazaré. The version described here is the version taught in the US by Andy Taylor Bennis. Music : Taylor Bennis: Dances of Portugal, Track #2 Unidisk EX45222M https://youtu.be/bIn0MGgZ6Nk https://youtu.be/0uYt-3C0B5o https://youtu.be/ZmQQ4WJ8DV8 https://youtu.be/S1FgbwMDg48 https://youtu.be/d4fe5dvMH_s Meter : 2/4 and 3/4 Formation : Groups of two couples, in a circle. Each couple faces LOD, holding nearer hands. M's hand on the back, W's hand on hip. Introduction :Depends upon the recording, but typically it's a few measure plus a 3 beat upbeat. Vira step : Run R (1), L (&), R (2), with bent knees, accent on first beat. Opposite footwork on alternate bars. Part 1: Circles (2/4) Bars 1-4: Starting with L foot, Walk 8 steps in LOD, as couples. Bars 5-8: Drop hands with partner, M fall in behind W to walk 8 steps forward in LOD in single file. Bars 9-11: Front couples in each group of 4 pulls L ...

Gatij Ëd Gòj Occitania/Italy These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Choreographed by Bianca de Jong, Taught in the US by Roberto Bagnoli. Music : Aria:  https://youtu.be/pVD4xX3yftk https://youtu.be/meDPUlQ2blo Meter : 3/4 Formation : Couples in a circle, M on the inside facing out to partner, W facing in. Holding M's L and W's R hand. Introduction : None O = Outside foot = M's Left and W's Right I = Inside foot = M's R and W's L Mazurka step : Step on O (1), Step on I (2), hop on I (3 Bar 1: Step on O in LOD (1), Swing I foot up (2,3) Bar 2: Step on I in RLOD (1), Swing O foot up (2,3) Bars 3-4: Using two waltz steps, exchange places, W dancing in front of the man turning under joined hands Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4, back to place. during last two counts, everyone do an extra 1/2 turn (W CW,  M CCW)to face LOD, and get into Varsouvienne Position. Bars 9-10: Promenade forward in LOD using 2 Mazurka Steps. Bars 11-12: Using two waltz steps, starting on O feet, continu...

Syrtaki - Song of Joy Σ υρτάκι Greece These notes ©2018 Andrew Carnie. This is a choreographed Syrtaki, which is a medley of various Hasapikos and Hasaposervikos steps. Music : Worldtone 10008 Philips 8445 Meter : 2/4 Formation : Open circle, shoulder hold, leads right Introduction : If starting with the fast music start right away doing part 1, otherwise start with the slow music, doing the first transition. Part 1: Fast Hasapikos Bar 1: Run  R (1), L (2) in LOD Bar 2: Facing center, step R to R (1), Swing L leg up in front (2) Bar 3: Repeat bar 2 with opposite footwork and direction. Bar 4-15: Repeat bars 1-3, four more times. <This step is often omitted, using this fast music as an introduction> Part 2: Transition 1: Slow strummed music Bar 1: Facing center, Step R to R (1), Close L next to R, no weight (2) Bar 2: repeat bar 1, with opposite footwork and direction, except take weight on R foot on the close Part 3: Basic Slow Hasapikos Bar 1: Step forward on L foot into the...

Valle E Dardhës (Moreau Version) Albania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught in US by Yves Moreau, who learned it from the Tirana Folk Ensemble. The dance was also taught by Steve Kotansky. On the web, there are a couple of videos of very different dances by this name. Music : Heritage Folklore Workshop Tape 1997 Meter : 2/4 (Kotansky notates it as 4/4) Formation : Open circle, hands in W position, hold kerchief in R hand. Introduction : 2 bars. Part 1 Bar 1: facing slightly in LOD, Čukče on L foot (&), Step on R (1), L (&), R (2) in LOD Bar 2: repeat bar 1, with opposite footwork Bar 3: Turn to face slightly RLOD and step backwards on the R, in LOD (1), Step on L backwards in LOD, slightly backing away from center (2) Bar 4: Turn to face center, step R to R (1), Close L next to R with weight (2) Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4. Part 2 Bar 1: Facing center, drop hands with neighbors, put left hand behind back and R hand (with the kerchief forward, bend both knees, swi...

Agradecer y Abraçar Brazil These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. The title translates as "Thank and Embrace". The dance is part of the South American Circle Dance tradition, and was choreographed by  Cristiana Menezes. We learned the dance in Tucson from Harvey Gardner. Music :Maria Bethânia.  https://youtu.be/nxv_pESbgc0 https://youtu.be/7loY1l_O3CM https://youtu.be/IXgKqGo-Ah4 Meter : 4/4 Formation : Closed circle, start with hands down in V position. Introduction : Start with Singing Bar 1: Facing center take 4 walking steps into the center R (1), L (2), R (3), L (4), arms slowly come up from V position to over the head in Y position. Bar 2: Take 4 walking steps backing out of the center R(1), L (2), R (3), L (4), arms slowly lower back down to V position: Bar 3: Step on R to R (1), Step on L across in front of R (2), Step on R to R (3), Step on L behind R (4) Bar 4: Step on R to R (1), Step on L across in fron t of R (2), Sway on R to R (3), Sway on L to L(4) Other Videos on ...