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Brâul din Feneş Romania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Sunni Bloland, who learned it from Puiu Vasilescu. The Dance is from Caraş Severin in Banat. Music : Noroc ELP 13 Meter :7/8 counted as SQQ Formation : Short lines, hands down in V position Introduction : 16 bars, no action, Start with singing Part 1 Bar 1: Facing center, Step on L to L (S), Hop on L, swinging R around to back (Q), Step on R behind. L (Q) Bar 2: Step L to L (S), Cross R over L (Q), Rock back in place on L (Q) Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2, with opposite footwork and direction Bar 5: Repeat bar 2 Bar 6: Repeat bar 2 with opposite footwork Bar 7: Leap onto L, lifting R Knee low with R foot near L calf, R knee points to RLOD (S), Hop on L and point R knee towards LOD (QQ) Bar 8: Hop on L, pointing R knee towards RLOD (S), Step on R across L (Q), Rock back in place on L (Q) Bars 9-16: repeat bars 1-8 of part 1 with opposite footwork Part 2 Bar 1:Facing slightly R of center and traveling in LOD, Step...

La Bordeiul Cel Din Vale Romania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Taught and choreographed by Ira Weisburd. Also taught by Lee Otterholt. The song is a humorous ditty about a young man's experience with the girls and money at a local "hovel". Music : La Bordeiul Cel Din Vale, Nicolae Gribincea, Plăieșii Ensemble .  https://youtu.be/73unTN2ILqk Meter : 2/4 Formation : Open circle, hands in W position. Leads to the R. Arms bounce gently on each count. Introduction : 16 bars, start with singing Part 1: Hora Mare 1 Bar 1: Stepping straight into the center, step R (1), L (2) Bar 2: Stepping into the center step R (1), touch L next to R (2) Bar 3: Backing straight out of center, Step L (1), R (2) Bar 4: Backing straight out, Step L (1), touch R next to L (2) Bar 5: On the R diagonal, step R (1), L (2) into the center Bar 6: Continuing in on the R diagonal, Step R (1), touch L next to R Bar 7: Backing out on the R diagonal Step L (1), R (2) Bar 8: Continuing backing out step L ...

Bosuiocul Romania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. The title translates as "The Basil". This dance was taught at the Phoenix Folk Dance in November 2018, by Lee Otterholt. It was also taught by Sally Fletcher. Music : Otterholt Texas Camp 2018 Meter : 2/4 Formation : Open circle, W position, leads R Introduction : Start with singing. Part 1 Bar 1: Facing slightly R of center, step R (1), L (&), R (2) all in LOD, stamp L next to R (2) Bar 2: Repeat bar 1with opposite footwork Bars 3-4: Repeat bars 1-2 Bars 5-8: Repeat bars 1-4, turning to face LOD on the last bar, and omitting the last stamp Part 2 Bar 1: Facing center, Step on R to R (1), Close L next to R (&), Stomp (no weight) on R forward into center (2) pause (&) Bar 2: Repeat bar 1 Bar 3: Step on R to R (1), Close L next to R (&), Step on R to R (2), Close L next to R (&) Bar 4: Repeat bar 1 Bars 5-8: Repeat bars 1-4 Part 3: (Hora Mare) Bar 1: Traveling on the diagonal R, step R (1), L (2) Bar 2: Ste...

Joc În Trei Romania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu. The dance is made up of two bits a Brâul (Briul) and a De Doi. The dance is from Banat. Music : Romanian Realm #6. Sonia and Cristian Workshop CD Meter : Brâul 7/16 counted as SQQ; De Doi: 2/4 Formation : Trios, traditionally one man with 2 women. Start in a small circle. Holding hands in V position. Introduction : 8 bars, start with panflute Dance # 1: Brâul (Brîul) Part 1: Bar 1: Step R to R (S), Close L next to R with weight (QQ) Bar 2: Step R to R (S), Touch L next to R, no weight (QQ) Bars 3-4: Repeat bars 1-2 with opposite footwork and direction Bar 5: Turning to face LOD, Step on R in LOD (S), touch L next to R (QQ) Bar 6: Step L in LOD  (S), Touch R next to L (QQ) Bars 7-8: Step R (S), L (QQ), R (S), in LOD, and face center and touch (QQ) [Sonia and Cristian's notes say to repeat bars 1-2] Bars 9-16: repeat bars 1-8 with opposite footwork and direction Part 2 Bar 1: ...

Hora Gospodarilor Romania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu. The dance is from Suceava (Bucovina). Gospodar means "head of household". This dance was done at weddings by all the married couples at the party, including the bride and groom. Music : Sonia and Cristian's Romanian Realm vol 8 https://vimeo.com/11110767 (different arrangement) Meter : 2/4 Formation : Open circle, hands in W position. Leads to the R. Introduction : 16 bars, no action. Start with Clarinet. Part 1: Hora Mare Bar 1: facing diagonally R, step R (1), L (2) into the center on the diagonal R Bar 2: Step R into the center (1), Touch L toe near R foot, no weight, while pivoting slightly to face the diagonal L (2) Bars 3-4: repeat the footwork of bars 1-2, except backing away from the center, on the diagonal R (essentially bars 1-4 "cut a piece of pie" Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4 Part 2: Two steps Bar 1: moving in LOD, step R (1), L (&), R...

Trei Păzeşte - Hilferink Version  Romania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Nico Hilferink. Trei Păzeşte means "keep or guard three". This version is fairly unique since it's done to a recording on the Jaw Harp (Jew's harp). Hilferink learned the dance from Teodor Vasilescu and V. Vladimirescu. The dance is from the region of Giudega. Music : Hilferink 2 tape Meter : 2/4 Formation : Short lines in V position (Nico's notes say back basket) Introduction: none Part 1:  Bar 1:  Traveling and facing LOD, Step R forward (1), Close L next to R (&), Step R forward, (2), Stamp L next to R, no weight (&) Bar 2:  Stomp on L to L (with weight) (1), Stamp R next to L, no weight (2) Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2 Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4 Part 2 Bar 1: Facing center, Rida step in RLOD: 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), hop on R (2) Bar 3: Lean on L to L (1), Still facing cent...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

De Secerat  Romania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie.  The dance originally taught by Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu. The song is a harvest song. Music : Sonia and Cristian: Romanian Folklore (2017) Meter : 2/4 Formation : start in a circle, hands down, then raise hands to W position when guitar starts. Introduction : Start with singing Part 1 (Singing) Bar 1: Cross L over R (1), Step on R to R (2) Bar 2: Step on L behind R (1), Step on R to R (2) Bar 3: Repeat bar 1 Bar 4: Sway to L on L (1), Sway to R on R (2) Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4 Part 2 (Singing) Bars 1-2: repeat bars 1-2 of part 1 Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2 Bars 5-6: repeat bars 1-2 Bar 7: Walk L (1), R (2) in LOD Bar 8: Repeat bar 7 Part 3: (Instrumental) Bar 1: Facing LOD, Step L forward in LOD (1), Close R next to L (&), Step L forward in LOD (2), scuff R foot next to L (&) Bar 2: Repeat bar 1 with opposite footowrk Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2 Bars 5-6: repeat bars 1-2 Bars 7-8 of part 2 (4 walks) repeat the...

Dansul Fetelor de la Crihalma Romania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Taught in the USA by Sunni Bloland.  Sunni learned it from  Theodor Vasilescu. The dance name translates as "Girls' Dance from Crihalma", and it's from  Crihalma, Judeţ Braşov (Brasov county), South Transylvania Music : Noroc NA1074 Nevofoon 12153 https://www.allmusic.com/song/dansul-fetelor-de-la-crihalma-mt0010591005 Meter : 4/4 (Sunni has it as 2/4, but it's much easier to notate as 4/4) Formation : Individuals (originally just women) in a circle, facing LOD, hands on hips. Not holding hands with Neighbors Introduction : 8 counts, no action start with main melody. Part 1: Heel Step Clicks Bar 1:  Leaning forward, Touch L heel forward in LOD, arms extend to L side (1), fall onto L foot (2), Click R heel next to L (you're up slightly on your toes when you do this), no weight, arms extend to R side (3), stomp on R next to L with weight (4) Bar 2: repeat bar 1 Bar 3: Click L foot next to R,...

De-a Lungul  Romania These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Sunni Bloland.  The dance name translates as "Along the line", however it is a couple dance. It's the dance that started a suite of dances that Sunni observed in Tirgu Mures in Central Transylvania. When Sunni observed it, it was only done by older people. Music : Roemeense Volkdansen Nevofoon 12153  ( Ansamblul Tineretului Din București ) https://youtu.be/S23hipWNFEw https://youtu.be/9eVkfaV-_6Y Meter : 3/4 Formation :  Couples, facing LOD, standing side by side with M on the L, hands down in V position. Introduction: Bars 1-8: Starting with the outside foot (M's L, W's R), take 24 walking steps in LOD, joined hands swing back and forward loosely. On the last two steps turn to face partner, joined hands swing up to W position Part 1: inside hands Bar 1: Sway onto outside foot in LOD, Body leans towards LOD and joined hands swing down to be parallel to the floor (1), Sway back on inside in...

Chef Romanian Roma These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu. The name is pronounced "Keff" and the dance comes from the Roma (Gypsy) population of Transylvania. Music : Romanian Realm 6 Meter : 2/4 Formation : Open circle of individuals not holding hands Introduction : 16 bars (32 counts) no action (or general faffing and noodling around in time to the music. Basic step : Pas ca la uşa cortului ("Step like on the threshold of a tent") Bar 1: Step on R in place, or slightly to R (1), Step on L next to R (&), Step on R in place (2), stamp L next to R (&) Bar 2: Repeat bar 1 with opposite footwork Part 1 Bars 1-4: Do 2 Pas Ca La Uşa Cortului (PCLUC) steps (RLRstamp, LRLstamp, RLRstamp, LRLstamp). Don't stamp on the last count of bar 4. Dancers may do these facing center or may make a complete CCW turn in place. Bar 5: Lift R foot up in front, bent at knee, slapping R calf with R hand (1), Step forward into the ...

Jocul Moşilor  Romania These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. This dance was originally taught by Cristian Florescu and Sonia Dion. I learned it from Shirley Hauk. The dance name means "Old Man's Dance", but it's part of a tradition where the dancers dress up like caricatures of old people or animals and pantomime dancing like old people. Similar dances from other parts of the Balkans are listed below in under "see also". Music : unknown source Meter : 2/4 Formation : Open circle hands down in V position, facing LOD Introduction : 8 bars Part 1 Bar 1: Facing LOD, with body bent over and with knees bent, step forward in LOD and to the R on the R (1), Step forward in LOD and to the L on L (2) Bar 2: Step R forward in LOD (1), Close L next to R (&), Step R forward in LOD (2) Bars 3-4: Repeat bars 1-2 with opposite footwork Bars 5-8: Repeat bars 1-4 Part 2 Bar 1: Turning to face center, step on R to R (1), Close L next to R (&), step on R to R (2) Bar 2: Stam...

Moşu Şi Baba Romania These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu. The Dance comes from Bucovina.  The title translates as "The old man and the old woman". Music : Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu, Romanian Realm 8 Meter : 2/4 Formation : Circle of individuals, each person facing LOD, arms are free down at the sides Introduction : 4 bars no action, start with strigaturi (shouted chant) Part 1 Throughout this step you pantomime being an older person walking with a stick. Bars 1-8: Take 16 walking steps in LOD, starting with R foot. Bar 9: Walk R (1), L (2) in LOD Bar 10: Step R in LOD (1), scuff L forward while turning body to face center (2) Bar 11: Čukče on R (1), Stomp on L in RLOD (&), pause (2) Stomp R in RLOD (&) Bar 12: Pause (1), Stomp L (&), R (2) in RLOD Bars 13-16: repeat bars 9-12 The rhythm of bars 9-12 is SSSSQSSQS Part 2 : Moşu Facing LOD again, Bar 1: Čukče on L (1), Bringing R foot out to the side and then...