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Jambolski Trite Pâti Ямболски Трите Пьти Bulgaria These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. There a couple of dances out there with some variation on this name, which means "Trite Pâti from Jambol district", This dance is also known as Trite Pâti ot Jambol. This particular version of Trite Pâti is a choreography of steps assembled from those observed by Yves Moreau in 1970 and from figures he learned from Ivan Šišmanov. Music : Yves Moreau Workshop Cassette, Door County Folk Festival DCFF 2003 CD 1 Meter : 2/4 Formation : Short lines, start with hands down in V position, leads to the R Introduction : 4 bars, no action Part 1: Bavno Bar 1: Facing center, step in on R. Arms start to swing forward (1), Close L next to R, with no weight, arms swing up into W position (2) Bar 2: Step backwards out of the center on L (1), Close R next to L, no weight (2), Arms swing forward and down to back Bar 3: Step on R to R, Arms swing forward (1), Close L next to R. Arms swing back (2) Bar 4: Repeat ...

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...

Bir Mumdur Turkey These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Bora Özkök, he learned the steps from his mother, who learned them from her father. Bora adapted those steps to this tune. The title translates as "One Candle". Music : Bora Özkök, Halay 302 Bora Özkök and the Sultans. Turkiyem '82 https://youtu.be/H3dsxnWscEY Ibrahim Tatlises 1982 Yasamak bu digil:  https://youtu.be/3F2WJL3GLUQ https://youtu.be/5UKhAAe5IyU Meter : 2/4 Formation : Short lines, Fingers interdigitated, forearms parallel to floor. Stand very close to one another with L shoulder in front of neighbor's R shoulder Introduction :  Start with the Zurna (in Bora's recording) Note:  The following description is based on the video of Bora teaching the dance in Tucson in the late 1980s. It does not exactly match the type-written dance notes of the time Part 1 Bar 1: Facing center stomp on R to R (1), Cross L in front of R (2), Steps are bouncy. Bar 2-4: Repeat bar 1, three more times Bar...

O Tarzan או טרזן Ο Ταρζάν Israel/Greece These notes ©2016, Andrew Carnie. This dance seems to be part of the tradition of Israeli dances done to Greek music in the 1980s. I think it was choreographed by Raya Spivak in 1985. The music is a clear Hasapikos (and indeed many of the videos of dances done to this music on the web are in fact hasapikos dances, rather than this choreography), but the dance is an entirely modern Israeli choreography. Music : Yiannis Dounias (Ntounias) O Tarzan Polydor 1973 ;  14 Original Sirtaki LP 20 Megales Epitychies LP LP-Harishon vol3 : the best of 85 (Ira Weisburd 1985) Meter : 4/4 Choreographer : Raya Spivak Formation : Open circle in shoulder hold, or W position, leads R. Original Israeli dance was done as a circle, not an open circle. Israelidances.com entry : http://israelidances.com/dance_details.asp?DanceID=2848 Introduction : None, start right away with instrumental music Part 1: Step Closes Bar 1: Step on R to R (1,2), Close L next to R, ...

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...

Dojdi Dojdi Libe Le (Weisburd Version) Дойди Дойди Либе Ле Bulgaria These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. This is the version that was taught by Ira Weisburd. A different version was taught by Roberto Bagnoli and Lee Otterholt Music : Otterholt Texas Camp 2018 https://youtu.be/F59abuEMw1I https://youtu.be/hjhTB1v7kLw https://youtu.be/6f5dv6RcB8U https://youtu.be/VstMJ6RccVI Meter : 7/8 counted as QQS Formation : Open circle, hands down in V position. Leads to the R Introduction : Start with singing Part 1: Singing Bar 1: Step on R in LOD (QQ), Step on L in LOD (S) Bar 2: Step R (Q), L (Q), R (S)  in LOD Bar 3: Step L.(Q), R (Q), L (S) in LOD Bars 4-6: Repeat bars 1-3 Bar 7: Facing center, sway on R to R (QQ), bounce on R (S) Bar 8: Sway on L to L (QQ), bounce on L (S) Bars 9-16: Repeat bars 1-8 Part 2: Instrumental Bar 1: Facing slightly L of center, step R (Q), L heel (Q), R (S) in place (a Bulgarian pas-de-basque) Bar 2: Repeat bar 1, with opposite footwork, facing slightly R of cent...

Dojdi Dojdi Libe Le (Bagnoli Version) Дойди Дойди Либе Ле Bulgaria These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Taught in the USA by Roberto Bagnoli. Also taught by Lee Otterholt. A different version was taught by Ira Weisburd. This version comes from Dilyana Kurdova, who learned it in the Velingrad Region. Music : Otterholt Texas Camp 2018 Ethnic Journey 2018 - Roberto Bagnoli https://youtu.be/F59abuEMw1I https://youtu.be/hjhTB1v7kLw https://youtu.be/6f5dv6RcB8U https://youtu.be/VstMJ6RccVI Meter : 7/8 counted as QQS (Roberto notates it as 2/4, and that's what the sheet music linked below says, but it sure sounds like 7/8 to my ears) Formation : Open circle, hands down in V position. Leads to the R Introduction : Start with singing Part 1 Bar 1: Step on R to R (QQ), cross L over R (S) Bar 2: Step on R to R (Q), cross L over R (Q), Step on R to R (S) Bar 3: Čukče on R, while lifting L knee (QQ), Step backwards out of circle on L (S) Bar 4: Closing R foot next to L, bounce on both feet (QQ), B...

Mari Kız Gagauz, Moldova These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught in the USA by Roberto Bagnoli. Also taught by Lee Otterholt. The Gagauz are Turkish speaking people who live outside Turkey in the Balkans. Music : Stepan Kurudimov, Sular Akar. Ethnic Journey 2017 (Bagnoli CD) Otterholt Texas Camp 2018 CD https://youtu.be/aL3wzvU35m8 https://youtu.be/FjGw8PiOmQg Meter : 6/8 (counted as (12)(3)(4)(56) or SQQS Formation : Open circles, hands down in V position. Leads to the R. Introduction : 11 bars, no action; start with singing Part 1: singing Bar 1: Cross L over R (S), Step on R to R (Q), Close L next to R (Q), Step on R to R (S) Bar 2: Step on L behind R (S), Step on R to R (Q), Close L next R (Q), Step on R to R (S) Bar 3: Repeat bar 1 Bar 4: Step on L behind R (S), Step on R to R (Q), Sway on the L to L (Q), Close R next to L, with weight (S) Bars 5-16: Repeat bars 1-4, three more times Part 2: instrumental Bar 1: Step L (S), R (Q), L (Q), R (S) into the center Bar 2: Ste...

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...

Sevgi Horonu Turkey These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Ahmet Lüleci. Also taught by Lee Otterholt. The dance is an arrangement of Black Sea Dance figures put together by Ahmet. Music : Ahmet Stockton Camp CD, 2017 Meter : 4/4 Formation : Open circle, hands interdigitated, forearms parallel to floor, elbows bent and tucked into side. Leads right. (Although traditionally the leader is in the middle of the line) Introduction : Start at the beginning of any musical phrase in the instrumental Part 1: instrumental and Man singing  (in Tucson we do it as a called dance rather than fitting it to these parts) Bar 1: Step on R to diagonal R (1), Cross L over R (2), Step on R to R (&), Cross L over L (3), Step on R to R (4), Cross L over R (&) Bar 2: Turning to face the center, step on R to R and slightly Back (1), Touch L next to R (2), Step backwards on L out of the center (3), Touch R next to L (4) repeat until either the leader calls a change or the music switc...

Kostadino Mili Sino - Kalajdžijsko (Jaap's Version) Костадино Мили Сино - Калайджийско Pirin, Bulgaria These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Jaap Leegwater. The dance is a medley of two dances that learned from Tanya Vukovska with the Pirin State Ensemble. Kalajdžijsko ("The tin smith's dance") and  Kostadino Mile Sino ("Kostadin, my dear"). Steve Kotansky and Dick Crum taught different versions of these dances. Music : Jaap Leegwater, Songs and Dances from Pirinski Macedonia; Pirin state ensemble; Bulgarian Folkdances JL1990.01 Meter : 3/8, Often counted as (1)(2,3) or QS Formation : Open circle, hands in W position, leads to the R. Introduction : 2 bars Part 1: Kalajdžijsko Bar 1: Facing center, Kick R leg forward with a straight leg (Q), Step into the center on R (S) Bar 2: Čukče on R, Lifting L knee (Q), Pump L leg down (S) Bar 3: Čukče on R, swing L around to the back (Q), Step on L behind R (S) Bar 4: Leap on R to R (Q), Step on L behi...

Ispajče Horo Испайче Хоро  Pirin Macedonia/Bulgaria These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Steve Kotansky. I learned it from Gerry Spinks. The dance is from the Pirin (Macedonian) region of Bulgaria. Music https://youtu.be/j6WX7Ove9tI Meter : 13/16 counted as (1,2,3) (4,5) (6,7,8) (9,10) (11,12,13), or SQSQS (The dance can also be done to other krivo rhythms, with slightly different accentuation) Formation : Open circle, Hands in W position, leads R. Men can also do it in a shoulder hold, and women in V position, the two lines connected by holding a handkerchief. Introduction : Start whenever the leader signals Basic Dance Bar 1: Facing center, lift and pump R foot down (S), Čukče on L, and swing R around in the direction of LOD (Q). Facing slightly R of center, Step on R in LOD (S). Čukče on R, while bringing L foot across low in front of R (Q), Cross L over R (S) Bar 2: Facing center, lift and pump R foot down (S), Čukče on L, and swing R around in the direction o...

Delile (Kiliç version)  Bingöl Dört Dağ İçinde Turkey These notes ©2018, Andrew Carnie. This version of the dance was originally taught by Ercument Kiliç under the title "Bingol", but is a variant of the dance "Delile". Bingol means "Thousand lakes" and is a city in SW Turkey. Delile means "Crazy Girl". Bora Özkök also taught a version of this dance -- that version is notated elsewhere on this site. Music : Ercüment Kiliç presents, tape # 2  The right melody, but not the recording Kiliç used:  https://youtu.be/Q_NFNFKs6tg The right melody, but not the Kiliç recording:  https://youtu.be/wq8lC40KAqQ Meter : 2/4 Formation : Open Circle, Fingers interdigitated, forearms parallel to the floor, standing very close together with elbows tucked in. Leads to the R. Introduction : Start at the beginning of any musical phrase. Style : Steps are very bouncy. Part 1: instrumental Bar 1: Walking towards diagonal R, step R (1), Bounce on R (&), Step on L (2)...

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...

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...

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: ...

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...