Potrčano Oro (Boxell Version) - Потрчано Оро (Macedonia)

Potrčano Oro (Boxell Version)

Потрчано Оро

Macedonia

These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. Taught by Denis Boxell, Elsie Dunin, John Filcich, Pece Atanasovski and Atanas Kolarovski, Michael Ginsburg. The dance name translates as "Hurrying"

Music:

• https://youtu.be/cnDxwaLYAHU
• https://youtu.be/YFHZU1hgpYs
• https://youtu.be/g2z9Ku32elg
• https://youtu.be/rHKlwkPdpTU
• Folkraft LP15
• Macedonain Songs and Dances Orce Nikolov Ensemble DT1002

Meter: 7/16 counted as SQQ
Formation: Open circle, hands down in V position. Leads to the right.
Introduction: Depends upon the recording, start at the beginning of any musical phrase

Part 1: Basic Step:

Bar 1: Facing and traveling in LOD, hop on L (S), Step R (Q), Step L (Q)
Bar 2: Repeat bar 1
Bar 3: Run R (S), L (Q), R (Q) in LOD
Bar 4: Run L (S), R (Q), L (Q) in LOD
Bar 5: Turn to face center and step on R to R (S), hop on R, lifting L knee (QQ)
Bar 6: Traveling in RLOD, facing slightly L, hop on R again (S), step L to L (Q), cross R in front (Q)
Bar 7: Still traveling in RLOD but facing slightly R, hop on R (S), step on L to L (Q), cross R behind (Q)
Bar 8: Facing center, step on L to L (S), Čukče on L, lifting R knee up (QQ)
Bar 9: repeat bar 8 with opposite footwork
Bar 10: repeat bar 8

repeat this sequence until the leader calls a change

Part 2: Leaps

Bars 1-7: repeat bars 1-7 of part 1
Bar 8: Leap on to L (ah), Leap on R (S), Leap on L in place (QQ) (technically the last Q here is the "ah" count for the next bar)
Bar 9: repeat bar 8 with opposite footwork
Bar 10: repeat bar 8

repeat this sequence until the leader calls a change

Part 3: Squats 

Traditionally this is only done by men, but this has changed in recent years. 
Bars 1-4: repeat bars 1-4 of part 1
Bar 5: facing center squat down with both knees bent (S), jump up with straight knees, weight on R foot, kicking L forward low (QQ)
Bars 6-7: repeat bars 6-7 of part 1
Bar 8: Repeat bar 5, but with opposite footwork
Bar 9: Repeat bar 5
Bar 10: Repeat bar 5, with with opposite footwork

repeat this sequence until the leader calls a change

Part 4: Turns

Bars 1-5: repeat bars 1-5 of part 1
Bars 6-7, using the footwork of bars 6-7 of part 1, but dropping hands, and turning CCW twice (once per bar)
Bars 8-10: repeat bars 8-10 of part 1.

(This is not in Boxell's instructions, but you can also substitute in bars 8-10 of parts 2 or 3 as well)

repeat this sequence until the leader calls a change

Other videos on the web

Neither of the videos below is the Boxell Version, but these are the same basic dance with different variations.

Other instructions on the web

• http://www.seanet.com/~deerings/dnotes/potrcano.txt
• 1958 Kolo Festival 
• 1964 California Statewide Syllabus
• Page 27 of 1993 California Statewide Syllabus
• Page 97 of 1966 Stockton Folk Dance Camp Syllabus

Other Sources

• Atanasovski, Pece (2002) Macedonian Folk Dances Volume 2. DVD

Also spelled: Potrcano, Potrchano, Poterchano

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Starčeska Râčenica - Старческа Рьченица (Bulgaria)

Starčeska Râčenica

Старческа Рьченица

Bulgaria

These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Yves Moreau, who learned it in 1970 from a village group from Sapareva Banja. The styling of the dance is slow and heavy and was done primarily by older people. It should should have the styling of an older person. Starčeska means "Elderly". Thanks to Martha Awdziewicz for corrections.

Music:Worldtone WT-YM-005
Meter: 7/8 counted as QQS
Formation: Open circle, hands in belt hold, L over R. Leads to the Right.
Introduction: 8 bars no action.

Part 1

Bar 1: Step on R to R (QQ), Step on L over R, with a deep knee bend (S)
Bar 2: Step on R to R (QQ), Step on L behind R (S)
Bar 3: Step on R slightly to R (Q), Step L forward into the center (Q), Step on R back in place (S)
Bar 4: Repeat bar 3 with opposite footwork
Bar 5: Touch R toe to the R (QQ), Cross R over L, with a deep knee bend (S)
Bar 6: Step on L to L (QQ), Step on R behind L (S)
Bars 7-8: Repeat bars 5-6, with opposite footwork and direction.
Bars 9-10: Repeat bars 3-4

repeat until the leader calls a change.

Part 2

Bar 1: Touch R toe to the R (QQ), Cross R over L, with a deep knee bend, moving into the center (S)
Bar 2: Repeat bar 1, with opposite footwork
Bars 3-4: Repeat bars 1-2
Bars 5-8: Repeat bars 1-4, except backing up away from the center. (Stepping foot crosses behind)

repeat until the leader calls a change.

Other instructions on the web

• Page 35 of 1985 Laguna Festival Syllabus
• Page 93 of 1972 Stockton Folk dance Festival Syllabus

Sheet Music

• http://abcnotation.com/tunePage?a=voluntocracy.org/Music/StarceskaRac/0000
• Pixton, Tom (2004) Pinewoods Collection.

Other Sources

• Moreau, Yves (n.d.) Bulgarian Folkdances Volume 1 (Video). BMA Productions FB003

Also spelled: Starcheska, Starceska, Ruchenitsa, Racenica

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Slavjanka - Славјанка (Serbia/Croatia)

Slavjanka

Славјанка

Serbia/Croatia

These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught to the international folkdance community by Dick Crum and Al Bahr in the 1950s. It was also taught by John Filcich, Michael Herman, Dennis Boxell, Dick Oakes and Michael Ginsberg. There is some dispute as to where it's from. Some people say it's a city ballroom kolo from Belgrade in Serbia, others say it comes from Vojvodina (a multi-ethnic region between Croatia and Serbia) and others call it Croatian. As for many dances of the Balkans, I think we can safely assume that there is some legitimacy to all of those claims of origin.

Music:

• National 454B; 
• Ostali Muzikasi; 
• RCA Victor 3025.
• Starogradske Pesme
• Tamburaški ansambl Tajna
• Narakord (a little fast)

Meter: 2/4
Formation: Closed circle, shoulder hold (or W position in some notes)
Introduction: None, start right away.

Part 1

Bar 1: Step on R to R (1), close L next to right and bounce on both feet (2), bounce again (&)
Bars 2-8: repeat bar 1, seven more times
Bars 9-16: repeat bars 1-8, with opposite footwork and direction

Part 2

Bar 1: Rock forward into the center on R (1), Rock back onto L (2)
Bar 2: Step on R next to L (1), Hop on R, lifting L foot up next to R (2)
Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2 with opposite footwork.
Bars 5-16: repeat bars 1-4, three more times (four times in total)

Alternate the steps until the end of the music.

Tucson Video

Other instructions on the web

• http://www.phantomranch.net/folkdanc/dances/slavjank.htm
• page 15  of  (1992) Idyllwild Folkdance Camp
• http://www.socalfolkdance.com/dances/S/Slavjanka.pdf
• Page 53 of (1977) Santa Barbara Folk Dance Symposium 
• (1992) Santa Barbara Folk Dance Symposium 
• Page 60 of Stockton Folk Dance Camp Syllabus (1959) 
• Wolff et al (1968) 11th Folklore Village Christmas

Lyrics

I think the original source for these is Dick Oakes, but I'm not sure. 

Slavjanka

/Haj, malo ja, malo ti, malo ja                             Hey, give a little and I will give

Pa ćemo se frajlice opet voljeti /                         We will love each other again

/Haj, uba, uba, uba, uba, ubava                           Hey, pretty

Uba, uba, ubava, curo garava!/                           Pretty dark haired girl

/Haj, grli me, ljubi me, grli me                           Hey, embrace me, kiss me, embrace me

I u baštu vodi me gse miriše cveće /                  Take me to the flower scented garden

/ Hey, neka, neka, neka, neka, nek se zna          Hey, let it be known

Neka, Neka, Nek se zna, da te ljubim ja /          Let it be known that I love you

/Haj, grli me, ljubi me, grli me                           Hey, embrace me, kiss me, embrace me

I u krevet baci me, pa radi šta znaš /                   Throw me in bed, do whatever you want

/Haj, uba, uba, uba, uba, ubava                          Hey, pretty

Uba, uba, ubava, curo garava!/                          Pretty dark haired girl

Sheet Music:

• Pixton (2004) The Pinewoods Collection 

Also spelled: Slavianka, Malo Ja Malo ti, Славянка

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Debka Oud (Moshe Eskayo Version) - דבקה עוד - Israel

Debka Oud 

(Moshe Eskayo Version)

דבקה עוד

Israel

These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie.  This is the version of the dance choreographed by Moshe Eskayo. There is a different (more common) version of this dance that was choreographed by Benzi Tiram. Notes for the Tiram version are found here:

Music:

• Shlomo Shai: https://youtu.be/KgsHB0sKz4I
• Let's Dance Israeli Folk Dances Vol 4: https://youtu.be/aKw11DS6dJg

Meter: 4/4
Formation: Open circle in shoulder hold
Introduction: Start with flute (4 beats after the main melody starts)

Part 1: Chorus Step

Bar 1: Step R (1), L (2) in LOD. Jump on both feet at shoulder width with weight mainly on the R (3), Bounce again on both feet, this time with weight mainly on the L (4), Bounce on L again, lifting R up slightly (&)
Bar 2: repeat bar 1, except on the last & count, leap on R to R and stamp L
Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2 with opposite footwork, except moving into the center
Bar 5: Backing out of the center step R (1), L (2), Jump on both feet with R foot slightly back (3), Bounce twice on both feet
Bar 6: Step back out of the center on R (1), step back on L, lifting R in front (2), Leap back on R, Lifting L (3), Leap back on L (4), stamp R (&)
Bar 7: repeat bar 1
Bar 8: In LOD step R (1), L (2), Jump on both feet at shoulder width (3), Jump on both feet together (4), bounce on both feet together (&)

Part 2

Bar 1: Jump on both feet at shoulder width (1), Jump on both feet together (2), bounce on both feet together (&), jump on both feet at shoulder width (3), Jump on both feet together (4), bounce on both feet together (&)
Bar 2: Step R (1), L (2) in LOD. Facing center cross R over L (3), Step backwards out of center on the L (4), stamp R next to L (&)
Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2 of part 2

Part 3

Bar 1; Facing center, stomp on R to R (1), Tap L toe behind R (2), Step on L behind R (&), Stomp on R to R (3), Tap L toe behind R (4), step on L behind R (&)
Bar 2: In LOD step R (1), L (2), Jump on both feet at shoulder width (3), Jump on both feet together (4), bounce on both feet together (&)
Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2

Part 4

Drop hands, and put R fist forward.

Bar 1: repeat the footwork of Part 2, bar 1. R arm crosses in front of R face as is brushing a wall in front of you.

Bar 2:  Holding R fist high and shaking it, Step  R (1) , L (2) in LOD. Making a complete CW turn in place step R (3), L (4). This turn is done in place, it doesn't progress to the R, the first does a CW circle in the air while turning. 

Bar 3: repeat bar 1 of part 4. 

Bar 4: Holding R fist high and shaking it, Step  R (1) , L (2) in LOD. Jump on both feet turning slightly to the L (3), spinning around quickly do a CCW (note not CW!!) turn to face center.  R arm swoops down and up during this turn.

Sequence:

Part 1 (Chorus), Part 2

Part 1 (Chorus), Part 3

Part 1 (Chorus), Part 4

Part 1 (Chorus), Part 2

Tucson Video

Other instructions on the web

• http://evansvillefolkdancers.com/resources/Notes/D/Debka%20Oud%20DN.pdf

Also spelled: Ud, Dabke 

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Kirčino Oro - Кирчино Оро (Macedonia)

Kirčino Oro

Кирчино Оро

Macedonia

These notes ©2016, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by George Tomov. I learned it from Karen Faust.

Music: LP George Tomov vol 2 (LP M-GT-103)
Meter: 11/16, counted as QQSQQ or (1,2)(3,4)(5,6,7)(8,9)(10,11)
Formation: Open circle. Hands down in V position. Leads to the R
Introduction: 8 bars no action

Part 1: Introduction

Bar 1: Facing center, step R to R (Q), Close L next to R (Q), Step on R to R (S), hop on R (Q), Cross L over R (Q):
Bar 2: In LOD, step R (Q), L (Q), R, lifting L up in front and twizzling a bit to face center(S), Step L to L (Q), Step R behind L (Q)
Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2 with opposite footwork and direction
Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4

Part 2:

Bars 1-2: repeat bars 1-2 of part 1
Bar 3: Step on L to L (Q), Step on R behind L (Q) Step on L to L, lifting R up to do a backwards bicycle step (Bringing R up and forward)  (S), Hop on L, completing backwards bicycle (bringing R foot backwards towards you and down) (Q). Stomp on R next to L (Q)
Bar 4: Step on L in place, kicking R foot forward low, with toe turned out and heel in (QQ), Leap onto R in place, kicking L foot forward low as in the QQ count just before it (S). Step on L in place, kicking R foot forward low, with toe turned out and heel in (QQ),  (I think of this as three scissor steps with the free foot turned out)
Bars 5-16: repeat bars 1-4, three more times.

Part 3: (Chorus)

Bar 1: Repeat bar 1 of part 1
Bar 2: In LOD, step R (Q), L (Q) R, on this R step start to lift and bicycle L up and forward (S), hop on R while continuing the bicycle movement backwards (Q), Step on L backwards in RLOD (Q)
Bar 3: Hop on L, while bringing R up in a backwards bicycle (Q), Step on R behind L (Q), Turning to face center step on L to L (S), Čukče on L (Q). Cross R over L (Q)
Bar 4: Step on L to L (Q), Cross R over L (Q), Jump on both feet  (S), Čukče on R, bringing L up and behind L (Q), Step on L behind R (Q)
Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4, one more time.

Part 4

Bars 1-2: repeat bars 1-2 of part 1
Bar 3: facing center step on L to L (Q), Step on R behind L (Q), leap onto L, scissoring R forward (as in part 2, with toe turned out (S), Leap on R, Scissoring L forward with turned out foot (QQ)
Bar 4: Leap onto L in place (Q), Stamp R next to L (Q), Čukče on L (&)  Stamp R next to L (S), Čukče on L (Q) Stamp R next to L again (Q)
Bars 5-16: repeat bars 1-4, three more times.

Sequence:

Part 1,
Part 2, part 3
Part 2, part 3
Part 4, part 3, part 4

Other notes on the web

• Page 30 of (1985) Oglebay Institute Fall Folk Dance Camp Syllabus
• Page 142 of (2014) Door County Folk Festival 
• Page 14 of (1988) Camp Hess Kramer 
• Page 39 of (1999) Camp Hess Kramer 
• (1988) Santa Barbara Folk Dance Symposium 
• (1989) Santa Barbara Folk Dance Symposium 
• (1972) San Diego Folk Dance Festival

Tucson Video

Also Spelled: Kirchovo, Kircovo, Kirchino, Kircino

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Kırmızı Biber (Turkey)

Kırmızı Biber

Turkey

These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught and choreographed by Roberto Bagnoli. The dance title translates as "Chili Pepper"

Music: Bendeniz: Turkish Groove; https://youtu.be/buBZbcJbfnI; Bagnoli's Ethnic Festival 2010

Meter: 4/4

Formation: Open circle, leads R, hands down in V position

Introduction: wait 15 counts after the bağlama starts playing.

Part 1: Halay Step

This step crosses the bars, so I've broken it down by count rather than by bar:
Count 1: facing center, stomp on R to R
Count 2: Cross L over R
Count &: Step on R to R
Count 3: Cross L over R
Count 4: Step on R to R
Count &: Close L next to R with weight
Count 5: Step on R to R
Count &: Close L next to R with weight
Count 6: Step on R to R
Count 7: Step on L behind R

Repeat the above sequence six more times. Then do counts 1-3 one more time. 

This step is only done once at the beginning of the dance. It is never repeated.

Part 2: 

Bar 1: Step on R foot to R (1), Close L next to R (&), Step on R to R (2), Close L next to R (&), Step on R to R (3), close L next to R (&), leap on to R to R (4), arms swing low in front of body from L to R.  and flick up to R side.
Bar 2: Repeat bar 1 with opposite footwork and direction, hands swing low in front of body from R to L.
Bar 3: Walk R (1), L (2), R (3) L (4) tracing a 1/2 CW circle to face out. L hand is held out extended, R hand is held in front of body with elbow held parallel to the ground.
Bar 4: Stamp R foot slightly in front of L and clap hands to left of head (1), Leaving your heel on the ground tap your right toe to the R, holding hands in "clapped" position next to head (2), tap toe forward (3) then to the R again (4)
Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4 back to original direction.
Bar 9: Take 4 steps (R,L,R,L) making a complete CW circle in place.

Part 3

Bar 1: traveling into the center, step R (1), L (&), R (2),  L (3), R (&), L (4)
Bar 2: Rock on R into the center, with a knee bend lowering shoulders forward. Shimmy if you can (1), Rock back on L straightening up (2), Rock forward on R again (3), Rock back on L (4)
Bar 3: back away from the center, stepping R (1), L (&), R (2),  L (3), R (&), L (4)
Bar 4: Stamp/scuff R foot next to L (1), Hop on L (&), Step on R slightly to R (2), Stamp/scuff L next to R (3), hop on R (&), Step on L next to L (4)
Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4

Alternate steps 2 and 3 until the end of the music

Other instructions on the web:

• http://www.floridafolkdancer.org/Camp2016/BagnoliDanceNotes.pdf

Tucson Video 

Other videos on the web

Lyrics

from: http://www.allthelyrics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57641

Telaşımı var acelesi mi var
Kısa bir öpücük çok işime yarar
Allah'im bana ne oldu bu defa
Devam ediyor bak oyunlarına

Kuytularımı kokularımı
Unuttun mu sen o ayıplarını
Zaten ne kadar aklın vardı
Onu da bana ver sevişmek ne güzel

Bastım mühürü görecek gününü
Arayıp soracak tek tek bakacak
Evirip çevirip düşecek elime

Canını yakarım hadi gör bakalım
Bal döken diline "kırmızı biberi"
Sürmedim ama sürerim bu defa

Ben kimdim ben uçup gittim ellerinden
Neydi inkar ettiğin bu çılgınlık içinden
Zarardayım senin yasaklı şeytan yüzünden
Öldürüyor bu hali nasıl çıldırttı bilmiyor

From comments on the youtube video:

Is she in a hurry, is she in haste A short kiss suits me very well My God, what happened to me this time Look, she is still playing her tricks Did you forget my hidden places,  my scents, those shames of yours Anyway, however much of your mind is left Give me that too, how beautiful it is to make love I stamped her seal, she will see her day (this is a exact translation but the meaning of "she will see her day" is "to punish") She will seek and ask, one after another she will look She will turn around and around and fall into my hand I torment you, come on, let's see I did not rub the red pepper on your honey-pouring tongue, but this time I roll it up  Who was I, I flew and went away from her hands What have you denied through this madness I am in loss because of your forbidden devil This attitude of hers is killing me, she doesn't know how she drove me crazy

Also spelled Kirmizi

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Karaj Majčo - Jaap's Svornato (Bulgaria)

Karaj Majčo

Jaap's Svornato 

Bulgaria

These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Jaap Leegwater who learned it from Stanka Petrova in Plovdiv

Music: Jaap Leegwater, Folk Dances from Bulgaria JL1990; Balkanton BHA12366
Meter: 9/8 counted as QQQS
Formation: Open circle, hands down in V position, leads R
Introduction: Start with singing.

Part 1: Basic (singing)

Bar 1: Facing and traveling in LOD, leap on R (Q), Step L (Q), R (Q), L (S)
Bar 2: Repeat bar 1
Bar 3: Leap on R (Q), L (Q) in LOD, turn to face center and step R to R (Q), Close L next to R, no weight (S)
Bar 4: Facing center, step on L to L (Q), close R next to L with weight (Q), Step on L to L (Q), close R next to L, no weight (S)
Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4

Part 2: In and Out (Synthesizer)

Bar 1: Facing center, step R (Q), L (Q), R (Q), L (S) into the center.  Start bringing arms forward and up
Bar 2: Still moving into the center, Step R (Q), L (Q), R (Q), touch L next to R. Arms continue up and end in W position
Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2, except with opposite footwork and backing up. Arms swing back down to V position
Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4

Part 3: In place (Gajda)

Bar 1: Facing center, leap on R to R (Q), Cross L over R (Q), Step on R to R (Q), close L next to R (S)
Bar 2: Repeat bar 1 with opposite footwork and direction.
Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2
Bar 5: (SSSQS): Leap on R to R (1,2), Hop on R, swinging L around to front (3,4), Cross L over R (5,6), Hop on L swinging R forward (7), Step on R forward to diagonal R (8,9)
Bar 6: (SSSQS): backing out to diagonal, Step L (1,2), R (3,4), Step on L to L (5,6), Cross R over L (7), Step back in place on L (8,9)
Bars 7-8: repeat bars 5-6
Bars 9-16 repeat bars 1-8

repeat entire dance from the beginning. 

Other notes on the web:

• http://www.socalfolkdance.com/dances/K/Karaj_Majco-Svornato.pdf

Tucson Video

Sheet Music:

• http://www.folkloretanznoten.de/KarajMajco2.pdf

Lyrics

http://www.hopp-zwei-drei.de/Texte/einzeln/Kurzsicht_Lieder_20161211_80.pdf

Karaj, majčo, kogo karaš, mene, majčo, ne moj kara.
Mene moma omilela, kajno mi kitka peronika.
Ot gorica donesena, vâv gradinka posadena,
ot gorče hi rosa rosi, ot koren hi voda teče.

Ovčer pase sivo stado. Moma mu se milno moli:
Bre ovčerjo šiligarjo, izvadi ma ot vodica.
Izvadi ma ot vodica, ga sa ženja ša ta darja.
Tjonka riza kuprinena, i jagjoček i toj takov.

Mari mome, malka mome, šta izvade ot vodica.
Šta izvade ot vodica, ku ma dariš belgo lice.
Šta izvade ot vodica, ku ma dariš belgo lice.
Ku ma dariš belgo lice, belgo lice, čorni oči.

Also spelled: Kara, Majco, 

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Elo Dîno (Turkey)

Elo Dîno 

Kurdistan/Turkey

This is a Kurdish dance, from Southeast Turkey,  that Ahmet Lüleci learned in Germany from members of the Kurdish Diaspora. There are a couple of dances done to this music -- see the video links below

Music: Koma Gulén Xerzan: Elo Dîno
Meter: 4/4
Formation: Shortlines, hands interdigitated, and held very straight and back. Stand very close to each other L shoulder in front of neighbor's R
Introduction: Wait through all the drumming and then wait through 1 bar (4 counts) of the singing.

Part 1: Done to Acapella singing

Bar 1: Facing center, step on R to R (1), Cross L over R (2), Close R next to L, with bent knees, no weight (3), Bounce on both feet (4), bounce again (&)
Bars 2-12: repeat bar 1, eleven more times

Part 2: When the instrumentation joins in.

Bar 1:   Step on R into the center to the diagonal R (1), Step on L to diagonal L (2), Rock straight back on R (3), Rock straight forward on L (4)
Bar 2: Step back out of center on R (1), Step back out of center on L (2) Stamp R next to L (3) Stamp R next to L again (4)
Repeat bars 1-2 until the end of the music.

Tucson Video

Other Videos on the web:

This is not the same dance as the one described above, but is clearly related:


Again, not exactly the same dance, but related


This is a completely different dance done to the same music:

Other Sources

• Luleci, Ahmet (2016) Instructional DVD
• Luleci, Ahmet (2016) Unpublished dance instructions

Also spelled: Dino, Ello, Aliyo

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Graovsko Horo - Holt Version - Граовско Хоро (Bulgaria)

Graovsko Horo - Marcus Holt Version

Bulgaria

These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. There are many different dances called Graovsko including versions taught by Jaap Leegwater, Yves Moreau, Nina Kavadjikova  and Ventsi Sotirov. But this version was taught by Marcus Holt in the 1970s.  He learned this choreography from the Perniški Folklren Ansambul in Pernik Bulgaria in 1978. Thanks to Martha Awdziewicz for corrections.

Music: Holt taught it to the recording on the XOPO5 record, but any good Graovsko tune will work
Meter: 2/4
Formation: Open circle in belt hold. Traditionally the lines were sex-segregated but this is no longer the case.  In Tucson we do the dance with hands down in V position.
Introduction: Start at the beginning of any musical phrase. The dance is leader called.

Part 1: Hod Djasno. 

Bars 1-2: Facing RLOD (CCW) back up taking 4 walking steps R (1), L (2), R (1), L (2) in LOD
Bars 3-4: Turn to face LOD, and take 4 walking steps forward in LOD. R (1), L (2), R (1), L (2)
Bar 5: Facing center, Step on R to R (1), Lift L foot in front of R (2)
Bar 6: Step on L to L (1), Cross R over L (2)
Bar 7: Step on L to L (1), Step on R behind L (2)
Bar 8:Facing center,  Step on L to L (1) hop on L, lifting R up in front (2) [Note in Tucson we do this bar as touch L toe to L (1), Step on L next to R (2)
Bar 9: Touch R toe forward facing slightly L of center (1), Step on R next to L (2)
Bar 10: Touch L toe forward facing slightly R of center (1), Step on L next to R (3)

repeat until leader calls a change

Part 2: Graovsko

Bar 1: Facing RLOD, Bounce on both feet (1), Step on R backwards in LOD, lifting L up (&), Close L next to R (2)
Bar 2: Repeat bar 1
Bar 3: Turn to face LOD, run R (1), L (&), R (2) in LOD
Bar 4: repeat bar 3 with opposite footwork
Bar 5: Turning to face center, jump on both feet (1), Hop on R, lifting L in front (2)
Bar 6: Hop on R (1), Step on L to L (&), Cross R over L (2)
Bar 7: Hop on R (2), Step on L to L (&), Step on R behind L (2)
Bars 8-10: repeat bars 9-10 of part 1 [Holt's notes add an extra bounce, lifting the free foot on the & count of each bar, we don't do this].

repeat until leader calls a change

Part 3: Svivane

Bars 1-2: repeat bar 1-2 of Part 2
Bar 3: Facing center, leap on R to R, Lifting L in front (1), Leap on L to L, turning to face slightly L, lifting R in front (2)
Bar 4: Repeat bar 3
Bars 5-10: repeat bars 5-10 of part 2.

repeat until leader calls a change

Part 4:  Sitnata

To transition into this step drop the last two bars of the previous figure and do an extra repeat of bars 1-2 below (i.e. go in and out at the end of part 3, and then in and out again at the beginning of part 4)
Bar 1: Facing center step on R into the center (1), Close L next to R with a bounce, no weight (2), hop on R, lift L up next to R calf (&)
Bar 2: Repeat bar 1, except with opposite footwork, and backing out of the center
Bars 3-8: repeat bars 3-8 of part 3
Bars 9-10: repeat bars 1-2 of part 4

repeat until leader calls a change

Part 5: Na Mjasto

Bars 1-4: repeat bars 1-4 of part 4 (Sitnata)
Bar 5: Step on R next to L (1), pause (2) [Holt's notes have this as a bounce on both feet (1), and a Lift of L up and back in place (2)]
Bar 6: Touch Left toe next to R [Holt's notes have this as a repeat of his bar 5]
Bar 7: Repeat bar 6
Bar 8: Step on L in place (1), pause (2) [Holt's notes have this as a repeat of his bar 5, except you take weight on L foot on count (2)]
Bars 9-10: repeat bars 9-10 of part 4

repeat until leader calls a change

Tucson Video

See also: 

• Graovsko (Basic) - Bulgaria
• Graovsko (Ventzi's) - Macedonia

Other Sources

• Holt, Marcus (1979) Kolo Festival Syllabus

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Gün Ola (Luleci Version) - Turkey

Gün Ola - Ahmet Luleci Version

Turkey

These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. This version originally taught by Ahmet Luleci. There is another dance by the same name taught by Bora Özkök. The name translates as "New Day".

Music: Ahmet Lüleci CD #8
Meter: 2/4
Formation: Open Circle, leads to the right. Hands up in V position.
Introduction: You can wait through two bars , if you do this, leave off the first two bars described in part 1.

Part 1: Instrumental

Bar 1: Facing center, cross L over R with a bent knee (1), Step on R to R straightening knees (2)
Bar 2: Repeat bar 1
Bar 3: Repeat bar 1
Bar 4: Hop on R and Kick L forward out diagonally to R, with a straight leg (1), Stamp L next to R (2)
Bars 5-44: repeat bars 1-4, 10 more times (11 in total)

Part 2: Singing

Bar 1: Facing and traveling into the center, cross L over R (1), Close R next to L (1), step L into center (2)
Bar 2: repeat Bar 1 with opposite footwork
Bar 3: Stamp L foot into the center, bent over slightly (1), pause (2)
Bar 4: repeat bar 3
Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4
Bar 9: Without dropping hands, pulling R shoulder back, turn 1/2 way around CW to face out. Repeat the footwork of Bar 1, dancing out.
Bar 10: Repeat bar 2 dancing out of center
Bars 11-12: repeat bars 9-10.
Bars 13-24: repeat bars 1-12, start by pulling L shoulder back to turn CCW to face center.

Repeat entire dance from the beginning, then do part 1 one more time, then end by doing part 2 bars 1-8, end with the stamp

Other notes on the web

• Page 45 of the 2013 Kentucky Dance Institute
• http://lagunainternationaldancers.weebly.com/uploads/9/7/4/0/9740787/_laguna_festival_syllabus_2017_-_ahmet_luleci.pdf

Tucson Video

Other Sources

• Lüleci, Ahmet (2016) Video on DVD from Laguna Institute

Also spelled: Gun

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Cadâneasca din Măcin - Dion and Florescu Version (Romania)

Cadâneasca Din Măcin (Dion and Florescu Version) 

Romania

These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu  The dance is from Dobrogea.  There is a different dance by the same name taught by Theodor Vasilescu. Cadână is the name for a woman who belongs to a Harem. According to Sonia and Cristian, Măcin is a town with a large Turkish population.

Music: Dion and Florescu, Romanian Realm Vol 8
Meter: 9/8 counted as (12)(34)(56)(789) or QQQS
Formation: Open circle with hands down in W position. Leads to the R.
Introduction:8 bars no action, bounce gently down and up in time to the music

Part 1

Bar 1: Moving in LOD, step R (Q), L (Q), R (Q), L (S)
Bar 2: Repeat bar 1
Bar 3: Facing center leap on R to R, swing arms down (Q), Step on L behind R, arms swing back (Q) Step on R to R, arms swing forward (Q), Cross L over R, arms swing up (S)
Bar 4:  Step R to R (Q), Stamp L next to R (Q), Stamp L again (Q), Stomp with weight on L in place (S)
Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4

Part 2

Bar 1: Traveling into the center, step R (Q), L (Q), R (Q). Touch L next to R (S). Arms swing down and back throughout this bar.
Bar 2: Back out of the center, stepping L (Q), R (Q), L (Q). Touch R next to L (S) arms swing foward and up to W Position
Bar 3: Still facing center, step R to R (Q). Close L next to R, with weight (Q), Step R to R (Q), Stamp L next to R, no weight (S). Arms swing down and back throughout this bar.
Bar 4: Repeat bar 3 with opposite footwork. Arms swing forward and up to W position.
Bars 5-8: Repeat bars 1-4.

Part 3

Bar 1: Lift (Čukče) on L (Q). Cross R over L (Q). Step on L in place (Q), Step on R next to L (S), Arms swing down to V position and back
Bar 2: Repeat bar 1 with opposite footwork, arms swing forward on the first Q count but don't come up to V position, and then swing back again.
Bar 3: Facing center, Lift on L (Q), step R to R (Q), Close L next to R, with weight (Q), step on R to R (S). Arms swing forward on first Q and then swing back
Bar 4: Facing center leap on L across R (Q), Step R to R (Q) Step on L behind R (Q), Step on R to R (S), Arms swing forward on first Q and then swing back.
Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4 with opposite footwork and direction.

Repeat entire dance from the beginning 3 more times (4 total)

Other notes on the web

• http://lagunainternationaldancers.weebly.com/uploads/9/7/4/0/9740787/_laguna_festival_syllabus_2017_-_sonia___cristian.pdf

Tucson Video

Other Sources

• Dion, Sonia and Cristian Florescu (2017) Laguna Festival Syllabus. 
• Dion, Sonia and Cristain Florescu (2017) Romanian Realm 8 DVD. 

Also spelled: Cadaneasca, Macin

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Ya Hazhal Sannine يا حجل صنين (Lebanon)

Ya Hazhal Sannine

يا حجل صنين

Lebanon

These notes ©2016, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Tom Bozigian who learned it from Jamal Farhat.

Music:  Fairuz Ya Hajal Sanin Dabkat.; Debki 10 Series

• https://youtu.be/nn7ittCUoN4
• https://youtu.be/8J7y-hleGCc
• https://youtu.be/C-Gyi4nfJWY

Meter: 2/4
Formation: Short lines in Shoulder hold
Introduction: 12 bars, no action. start when chorus comes in on the singing

Part 1

I've notated this step the way Karen Faust does it in the video below. This appears to be quite a bit different than the way Tom Bozigian notated, see his original notes linked below for the difference
Bar 1: Facing center but moving in LOD. Leap on L, crossing over R (1), Touch R heel in LOD (&) Step on R to R with bent knees, both feet are on the ground (2)
Bar 2: Step on L behind R (1) Touch R heel in LOD (&) Step on R to R with bent knees, both feet are on the ground (2)
Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2
Bars 5-6: repeat bars 1-2
Bars 7-12: repeat bars 1-6. (do the step a total of 6 times)

Part 2

Bars 1-2: repeat bars 1-2 of part 1
Bar 3: Cross L over R (1), jump on both feet in LOD with a stomp (2)
Bars 4-6: repeat bars 1-3
Bars 6-12: repeat bars 1-6

Part 3:

Repeat part 1

Part 4

Bar 1: Facing center, Leap onto L, touching R toe down next to it (1). Hop on L and touch R heel in the same place (2), step on R next to L (&)
Bar 2: Step on L in place (1), Hop on L, lifting R knee up (2), Stomp R foot in front of L,with weight (&)
Bar 3:  Step on L slightly forward and to the L (1) Stomp on R foot in front of L (&), Step on L slightly forward and to the L (2). Stomp on R foot in front of L (&)
Bar 4: Step on L behind R (1), Step on R backwards, while kicking L forwards (2)
Bar 5: Step on L next to R (1), Cross R toe over L, with weight (&), step on L in place (2) (pas-de-basque)
Bar 6: Leap on R to R (1), stamp L next to R (2)
Bars 7-12: repeat bars 1-6

Part 5

Repeat part 1

Part 6

Bar 1: Rock forward on L foot into the center, pushing L hip in (1), Step back on R in place (2)
Bar 2: Jump on both feet forward (1) Touch L toe forward in front of R (2)
Bar 3: Touch L toe to diagonal R (1), pause (2)
Bar 4: Lift L foot in front of R (1), pause (2)
Bar 5: Step back and to the L on L, R foot twizzles slightly in place (1), Step back and to the R on the R, L foot twizzles slightly (2)
Bar 6: Hop on R in place (1), Stamp L next to R, no weight (2)
Bars 7-12: repeat bars 1-6
Bars 13-24: repeat bars 1-12 (this is done with the singing)

Part 7

Repeat part 1

Part 8

Repeat part 4 twice (4 times through the step)

Part 9

Repeat part 1 twice (do 12 basic steps instead of 6)

Part 10: Ending

Bar 1, facing and moving in LOD, Leap onto L (1), Stamp R next to L (2), Step on R slightly forward (&)
Bars 2-11: Repeat Bar 1 ten more times (11 in total)
Bar 12: Leap on L forward (1), bend down on R knee (2)

Other Notes on the web

• 1982 Santa Barbara Folk Dance Symposium
• http://www54.atwiki.jp/chiba-fd/pages/8.html (in Japanese)
• http://wikiwiki.jp/tofdc/?Lebanon%2FYa%20Hazhal%20Sannine (in Japanese)

Bill and Karen Faust's Fayetteville video

Other Sources

• Bozigian, Tom (1972) San Diego State College Folk Dance Conference Syllabus. 

Also spelled: Hajal, Sanin, 7ajal

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Tughmartneroo Kocharee (Armenia)

Tughmartneroo Kocharee

Armenia

These notes ©2016, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Tom Bozigian, who learned it at the Sayat Nova State Choreographic School in Yerevan. The dance is from the Daron/Taron region.

Music: GT 2002
Meter: 2/4
Formation: Lines of about 10 men, With L hand in small of back and R hand in neighbors L (behind their back)
Introduction: 4 bars, no action

Part 1

Bar 1: Jump onto both feet, L foot forward, R foot back (1), bounce twice (2, &),
Bar 2: Jump onto both feet, L foot forward, R foot back (1),  Put weight on L, lift R up behind L (2)
Bar 3: Step on ball of R to R (1), Cross L over R (2)
Bar 4: Repeat bar 3
Bar 5: Run R (1), L (2) in LOD
Bar 6: Run R (1) , jump on both feet with L forward, and R foot straight back (2)
Bar 7: Bounce in straddle position (1), hop on L and kick R forward (2)
Bar 8: Jump on both feet with L forward (1), Hop on L and Kick R forward (2)
Bars 9-12: repeat bars 1-4
Bar 13: Step back on R (1), hop on R, lifting L knee high (2)
Bar 14: Jump on both feet in a squat (1), straighten up with weight on L (2)
Bars 15-28: repeat bars 1-14
Bars 29-34: Repeat bars 9-14

Part 2: Transition

Bar 1-4: Put hands on waist, and do 4 Hop step steps to form a closed circle. (Hop on L, with R next to it (1), Step on R (&), Step on L (2)). End in Shoulder Hold.

Part 3: Sways

Bar 1: Sway on R to R (1), bounce on R presenting L heel to L (2)
Bar 2: Repeat bar 1 with opposite footwork and direction
Bar 3: Hop on L, twisting R knee across L (1), Step on R to R (&), Cross L over R (2)
Bar 4: Repeat bar 3
Bar 5: Leap on R to R (1), Cross L over R (2)
Bar 6: Repeat bar 5
Bar 7: Squat on both feet (1), Straighten onto L and present R heel to LOD (2)
Bar 8: Turn to face RLOD, Extend L forward, Stepping on R. Clap hands above head [Note Bozigian's notes say to face out (1) Leap on L turning to face center (2)
Bars 9-16: Repeat bars 1-8

Part 4: Partners

Bars 1-6: Repeat the footwork of part 2 and add 2 more bars (i.e., 6 hop step steps) to end in two lines facing each other.
Bars 7-8: do two more hop step steps to approach partner.
Bar 9: Step back on R, Swinging arms backwards, and up over the head (1), pause (2)
Bar 10: Switch weight to the L and clasp hands above head with opposite (1), pause (2)
Bar 11-14: In each couple, the M facing center is the leader, let go of Leader's R hand, follower's left, but retain other hand. Leader do 4 hop step steps in LOD, follower do same footwork but are pulled into the main circle behind the leader, join hands in the circle. Hands drop down to V position on the 4th hop-step-step

Part 5: Faster Music

Bar 1: Facing center, Leap onto R, presenting L heel forward  (1),  hop on R touching R forward again. [Note Bozigian's original notes have this as a hop on L, followed by another hop, the the rest of the step is done on the opposite footwork to what is described here]
Bar 2: Repeat bar 1 with opposite footwork
Bar 3: Leap on R, presenting L forward (1), Leap on L presenting R forward (2)
Bar 4: Repeat bar 3
Bars 5-8: Repeat bars 1-4
Bars 9-10: Repeat bars 1-2
Bar 11: Leap onto both feet, R forward and L back and shout "Hey" (1), pause (2)

Other Notes on the web

• Page 173 of (1974) Stockton Folk Dance Camp
• http://vitrifolk.fr/descriptions/descriptions-armenie-TUGHMARTNEROO%20A%20---%20Tughmartneroo%20Kochari-Anglais.pdf

Bill and Karen Faust's Fayetteville Video

Also spelled: Köçeri, Kótchari, Kotsari, Kotchari, tughamarteneroo

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Papakhnerov Par - Պապախներով Պար (Armenia)

Papakhnerov Par
 Պապախներով Պար

Armenia

These notes ©2016, Andrew Carnie. Dance originally taught in the US by Tom Bozigian, who learned it in Yerevan in 1973 from Vanoush Khanamiryan, who was the director of Armenian State Dance Ensemble.

Music: GT2002; Composed by Khachatur Avetisyan.
Meter: 2/4
Formation: Closed circle, shoulder hold
Introduction: 6 bars + pause, no action

Part 1: Travel

Bar 1: Moving in LOD, Hop on L (ah) Step on R (1), hop on R (ah), Step on L (2)
Bars 2-4: repeat bar 1, three more times.
Bar 5: Moving in LOD, Leap onto R, kicking L back (1), Hop on R, kicking L forward low (2)
Bar 6: Repeat bar 5 with opposite footwork
Bar 7: Run forward R (1), L (2), kicking free foot up behind on each step
Bar 8: repeat bar 7
Bars 9-16: repeat bars 1-8

Part 2: Facing center

Bar 1: Facing center, hop on L foot, swinging R around to front (1), Step on R across in front of L (&), pause (2), Chug back on R (&)
Bar 2: Leap backwards onto L, (1), Leap on R to R, lifting L in front and shout "hey" (2)
Bar 3: Step on L to L (1), cross R over L (&), Step on L in place (2)
Bar 4: Jump on both feet together, knees bent (1), Leap onto L, kicking R foot back (bent at the knee)  (2)
Bars 5-16: repeat bars 1-4, three more times.

Part 3: Travel

Repeat part 1

Part 4: facing center

Repeat part 2

Part 5 - Transition

Women:
Bar 1: Facing center, drop hands and step R to R (1), close L to L with weight (2), hands roll inwards leading with the fingers.
Bar 2: Step R to R (1), pause (2), hands continue circle inward and then out to present palms to the R
Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2 with opposite footwork, traveling to the L. Hands present to the L.

Men:
Bars 1-4: Men take 8 walking steps forward into the center, up on the balls of the feet. Clap on first beat, then put arms up as if in a shoulder hold. End the walking in a closed circle in the center in shoulder hold

Part 6: men in the center

Women:
Bars 1-16: women continue doing the footwork and arm work of the transition figure above.

Men:
Bar 1: Squat on both feet (1), land on L foot, kicking R forward (2)
Bar 2: Step on R to R (1). Cross L over R (2)
Bar 3: Jump on both feet together with a slight bend of the knees (1), Jump up kicking both legs back, bent at the knee (2), land on both with bent knees (&)
Bar 4: Pause (1),  Jump up kicking both legs back, bent at the knee (&), Land on both, with bent knees (2), pause (&)
Bar 5: Leap on L to L, kicking R forward (1), Cross R over L (2)
Bars 6-8: repeat bar 5, three more times.
Bars 9-12: repeat bars 1-4
Bar 13: Leap on L foot forward, leaving R foot back, clap hands (1). Pause (2)
Bar 14: Pivot CW to face out, with weight on R foot (1), Step on L (2)
Bars 15-16: take 4 walking steps R (1), L (2), R (1), L (2) to rejoin the women in the outer circle, curve CCW to face LOD in shoulder hold with women.

Part 7: Travel

Repeat part 1

Part 8: Facing center

Repeat part 2

Part 9: Travel 

Repeat part 1

Part 10: Facing center

Repeat part 2

Other Notes on the Web

• Page 163 of Stockton Folk Dance Camp Syllabus (1974)
• http://wikiwiki.jp/tofdc/?Armenia%2FPapakhneroo%20Par (in Japanese)

Bill and Karen Faust's Fayetteville Video

Other sources

• Fitz, John (1974) Stepnotes. Volume 1: Line Circle and Couple Dances. Self published.

Also spelled: Bar, Babaghnerov

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Ta Dakria - Τα Δάκρυα - Weisburd Version(Greece)

Ta Dakria - Weisburd Version

Τα Δάκρυα

Greece

These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. This is the dance taught (and probably choreographed) by Ira Weisburd. There is a different dance which was taught Dansend Aanleren, by the same name.  The title translates as "The tears". The dance is clearly a hasapikos variation.

Music: So there are many many different Greek recordings with this name, I have been unable to figure out the source of the one Ira uses for his choreography.
Meter: 4/4
Formation: Open circle in W position. Leads to the R
Introduction: Start with any musical phrase

Bar 1:  Facing center, cross L over R (1), Step on R to R (2), Step on L behind R (3), Step on R to R (4)
Bar 2: Step on L into the center (1), tap R toe behind L (2) Step back on R (3). Kick L forward low (4)
Bar 3: Step on L to L (1). Step on R across in front of L (2), Rock back on L in place (3), Step on R to R (4)

Repeat until the end of the music.

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Zemjo Makedonska - Земјо Македонска (Macedonia/USA)

Zemjo Makedonska

Земјо Македонска

Macedonia/USA

These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. Choreographed by Ira Weisburd.

Music: Zemjo Makedonska
Meter: 4/4
Formation: Open circle leads to the right, hands in W position
Introduction: Start with singing.

Part 1

Bar 1: In LOD, step R (1,2), L (3,4)
Bar 2: Facing center step on R to R (1), step L behind R (2) Step on R to R (3) Pause (4)
Bar 3: still facing center but moving in RLOD, step on L to L (1,2), Step on R behind L (3,4)
Bar 4: Step on L to L (1,2), lift R in front of L (3,4)
Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4

Part 2

Bar 1: facing center and moving diagonally into the center (to the R), Step R (1,2), L (3,4)
Bar 2: backing away from the center on the diagonal R, Step R (1), L (2), R (3)
Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2 with opposite footwork
Bar 5: Rock forward on R into the center (1,2). Step backwards out of the center on the L (3), step back on R next to L (4)
Bar 6: Step forward on L into the center (1,2), Lift R in front of L (3,4)
Bars 7-12: repeat bars 1-6

Part 3 (Instrumental)

Bar 1: facing center and moving diagonally into the center (to the R), Step R (1,2), L (3,4)
Bar 2: backing away from the center on the diagonal R, Step R (1), L (2), R (3)
Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2 with opposite footwork
Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4

repeat dance from the beginning until the end of the music.

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