Samodiva - Самодива (Bulgaria)
Samodiva Самодива Bulgaria These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Taught by Lee Otterholt, originally taught (choreographed?) by Ventzi Sotirov. Samodivas are woodland nymphs. The song is by the popular Bulgarian singer Rayna. Music : Otterholt Texas Camp 2018 Rayna - https://youtu.be/r9aMC-JwQ98 (Album: Glasne Plamak) Meter : 7/8, counted as SQQ Formation : Open circle, hands in W position, leads to R Introduction : Start with singing. Part 1 Bar 1: Cross L over R (S), Lift R knee up in front with a bounce (Q), Bounce (Q) Bar 2: Step R to R (S), Step on L crossing behind R (QQ) Bar 3: Step R to R (S), Step L crossing behind R (Q), Step R to R (Q) Bars 4-6: Repeat bars 1-3 Bars 6-9: Repeat bars 1-3 Bars 10-11: repeat bars 1-2 Bar 12: Step R to R (S), Step L crossing behind R (Q), Lift R leg (Q) Bars 13-23: Repeat bars 1-11, with opposite footwork and direction Bar 24: Step L to L (S), Step R crossing behind L (Q), Step L to L (Q) Note : step starts with L foot free an...