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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...

Vallja E Gajdës Albania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. The name of the dance translates as "Bagpipe Dance". There are actually many different Valle E Gajdës dance types, some which are effectively what would be called a Teskoto in Macedonian. This comes from Steve and Susan Kotansky, who learned it from Bardhi Pojani in Korçë. Music : https://youtu.be/w5nPb3HEmjE https://youtu.be/qYS_XjlXZrQ Meter : 2/4 Formation : Open circle, hand in W position. Leads to the R. Introduction : Start at the beginning of any musical phrase. Bar 1: Step R (1), L (&), R (2) in LOD, Touch L toe back (or kick L foot back) Bar 2: Repeat bar 1 with opposite footwork. Bar 3: Facing center step back on R, twizzling L heel in (leave L toe touching floor (1), Step back on L, twizzling R (&), Step back on R, twizzling L (2), Step back on L, twizzling R (&) Bar 4: Still facing center, step on R back and to the R (1). Lift L, with a slight bounce on R (&). Step on L to L (2). Lift R knee...

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...

S'ke Faj Ti Kam Faj Une  Albania These notes & choreography ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Choreography based on traditional Albanian steps. The title of the song translates roughly as "It's not your fault that I love you" Music : Rexhep Sinaj "S'ke Faj Ti Kam Faj Une":  https://youtu.be/yUNAVSZ9Bhk Meter : 2/4, counted as SQQ Formation : Open circle Introduction : Start with singing Part 1: Valle (singing) Bar 1: Facing center: Step on R to R (1), Step on R behind L (2), Step on R to R (&) Bar 2: Cross L over in front of R (1), Step on R to R (2), Cross L over in front of R (&) Bar 3: Step on R to R (1), Lift L knee up in front of R (2) Bar 4: Step on L to L (1), Lift R knee up in front of L (2) Bars 5-16: repeat bars 1-4, three more times. Transition: Bar 1: Step on R to R (1), Step on L behind R (2) Bar 2: Step on R to R (1), Close L next to R with weight (2) Part 2: In and out (singing) Bar 1: Moving into the center, Step R (1), L (2), R (&) B...