Čukličina (Bulgaria)
Čukličina - Staro Zagorska Râčenica Чукличина - Старозагорска ръченица Bulgaria These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. This dance was taught to us by Elena Dimitrova at a workshop on December 12, 2017, in Tucson. The dance is from Staro Zagora in Central Thrace. Music : Elena Dimitrova DVD Meter : 7/8 (QQS) Formation : Open circle hands start down in V, or in belt hold Introduction : Start at the beginning of any musical phrase Bar 1: Facing center, step on R to R, arms swing back (QQ), Close L next to R, arms swing forward (S) Bar 2: Repeat bar 1 Bar 3: Step on R to R, arms swing back (QQ), Lift L next to R, arms swing forward (S) Bar 4: Facing slightly L of center, step on L to L, arms swing back (QQ), Kick R foot through (S) Bar 5: Step on R in RLOD, arms swing forward and up into a position where the hands are forward and the forearms are parallel to the floor (QQ), Swing L around to face center (S) Bar 6: Facing center Cross L over in front of R (QQ), Step on R to R (S) Bar 7: Repeat b...