K'var Acherei Chatzot - Mechol Hashaket - כבר אחרי חצות (israel)

K'var Acherei Chatzot - Mechol Hashaket  (Sturman Version)

כבר אחרי חצות

Israel

These notes ©2016, Andrew Carnie. Originally choreographed by Rivka Sturman in 1964. The dance is known by a variety of names. Mechol Hashaket, K'var Acheri Chasot and Erev Ba (But not the Erev Ba best known to International Folk Dancers). Rivka originally choreographed this dance to Erev Ba in 1960 but because Yoav' Ashriel’s dance was a hit, she reset it to this tune. There are other dances choreographed to this song including ones by Shlomo Bachar (1970) and Ya'akov Shebrabani (1990), but this one remains the classic.  Mechol Hashaket means "Quiet Dance", K'var Acherei Chatzot means "After midnight".

Music:

• https://youtu.be/u691UVOutA4
• https://youtu.be/ae_4mt3eRUQ
• https://youtu.be/miCM0294SAE
• https://youtu.be/R_X8z7Ofnn8
• El Al Songs of Israel vol 2

Singer: Ilanit
Lyrics: Amos Etinger
Composer: Nurit Hirsh
Israelidances.com entry: http://www.israelidances.com/dance_details.asp?DanceID=1531
Meter: 4/4
Formation: Open Circle, hands in "greek escort position" (L forearm parallel to the ground, palm up, R arm tucked under neighbors arm, with forearm and palm resting on top of neighbor's L)
Introduction: Start with singing.

Part 1

Bar 1: In LOD step R (1), L (2), R (3), pause (4)
Bar 2: Back up in RLOD on L (1), Close R next to L (2), Step L forward (3) pause (4) [backwards yemenite]
Bars 5-16: repeat bars 1-2, seven more times (8 in total)

Part 2

Hands drop down to V position
Bar 1: In LOD step R (1), L (2), R (3), pause (4)
Bar 2: turning to face center Step L to L (1,2), touch R toe (or heel) forward, bringing hands up to W position.
Bars 3-8: repeat bars 1-2, three more times, drop hands down to V position at the beginning of each repeat of bar 1.
[Note that in the video of Rivka doing the dance she actually drops hands on count 1 of bar 2 and brings the up in front of her body, then she snaps her fingers with crossed hands on count 2]

Sequence

Start with singing
Part 1 as described above
Part 2 as described above
Part 1 except only do bars 1-8  (four times through the sequence)
Part 2, three times through.
There are then a variety of fudges.

• The way we do it: after the three repeats of part 2, we sway on R (1), Sway on L (2), Touch R (3,4)
• Louie Tucker does the above before the three repeats of part 2
• Another way: after the 3 repeats step R (1), L (2), R (3), and rock back on L (4)

Then do Part 1 as described above

Part 2 as described above

Part 1 as described above

Bars 1-2 of part 2, end with R foot forward and arms up.

Other notes on the web

• http://www.folkdance.com/LDNotations/KvarArcharayChatzot1996LD.pdf
• Page 133 of (2003) Stockton Folk Dance Camp
• Notes for Shlomo Bachar's Choreography:  Page 11 of http://www.socalfolkdance.com/syllabi/syllabus_statewide_1995.pdf

Bill and Karen Faust's Fayetteville Video

Other videos on the web

This group adds two yemenites and 2 cherkesiyas after each repeat of part 1 and part 2. They also have a turning step on the odd measured sequence. 

Lyrics

From http://shironet.mako.co.il/artist?type=lyrics&lang=1&prfid=108&wrkid=3606

כבר אחרי חצות,
עוד לא כיבו את הירח.
כי לפני כיבוי אורות
אורות של כוכבים,
נותנים עוד רגע קט לאוהבים.

מחר יהיה זה יום חדש
ומה אפשר מיום חדש כבר לצפות?
אז תן לנו עוד רגע,
רק עוד רגע
אף על פי שכבר אחרי חצות.

כבר אחרי חצות...

כבר אחרי חצות,
עוד לא הדליקו את הבוקר.
כי לפני שמנקים
את האתמול מן הרחובות
נותנים עוד רגע קט לאהבות.

מחר יהיה זה יום חדש...

כבר אחרי חצות,
עוד לא הדליקו את השמש.
כי לפני שמחלקים
את העיתון והחלב
נותנים לנו עוד רגע שנאהב.

מחר יהיה זה יום חדש...

From: http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=kvarachareichatzot
Kvar Acharei Chatzot

Kvar acharei chatzot
Od lo kibu et hayareach
Ki lifnei kibui orot,
Orot shel kochavim
Notnim od rega kat la'ohavim.

Chorus
Machar yihyeh zeh yom chadash
Uma efshar mi yom chadash k'var letzapot
Az ten lanu od rega,
Rak od rega
Af al pi shech'var acharei chatzot.

Kvar acharei chatzot
Od lo hidliku et haboker
Ki lifnei shemenakim et ha'etmol
Min har'chovot
Notnim lanu od rega kat la'ahavot.

Chorus

Kvar acharei chatzot
Od lo hidliku et hashemesh
Ki lifnei shemechalkim
Et ha'iton vehechalav,
Notnim lanu od rega shenohav.

It's already after midnight

It's already after midnight
They haven't yet turned off the moon.
Because before "lights out"
The lights of stars
Give another small moment to lovers.

Chorus
Tomorrow it will be another day
And what can you expect from a new day?
So gives us another moment,
Just another moment,
Even though it's already after midnight.

It's already after midnight
They haven't turned on the morning yet
Because before they clean yesterday
From the streets
They give us another tiny moment for love.

Chorus

It's already after midnight
They haven't turned the sun on yet
Because before they deliver
The newspaper and the milk
They give us another moment for loving.

Other sources

• Houston, Ron (2010) The Folk Dance Problem Solver 2010. Society of Folk Dance Historians

Also spelled: Chasot, Chazot, Hazot, Acherey, Kvar, Acharei, Acharey, Hatsof, Hasheket

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Kazanlâško Horo - Казанлъшко хоро (Bulgaria)

Kazanlâško Horo

Казанлъшко хоро 

Bulgaria 

These notes ©2016, Andrew Carnie. The dance was originally taught by Dick Crum. Thanks to Ira Gessel for helping me reconstruct the calls. The dance goes by a variety of names and spellings, including Trakijsko Horo and Kazanlâško Mužsko Horo. See also  the "also called" section below. This dance was also taught by Steve Kotansky. A different version was taught by Petur Iliev. The dance is from the town of Kazanluk.

Music: XOPO LP 2 (Pravo Trakijsko Horo)
Meter: 2/4
Formation: Short lines, belt hold, L over R.
Introduction: Start at the beginning of any musical phrase

Part 1: Pravo

Bar 1: Step R to R (1), Cross L over R (2)
Bar 2: Step on R to R (1), pause (2)
Bar 3: Step on L behind R (1), pause

repeat until leader calls a change.

Part 2: Tropoli/Na Mjasto

Preperatory Count from the previous part: scuff R heel next to L (&)
Bar 1: Facing center, step on R in place (turning body very slightly to face R (1), Scuff L heel next to R (&), Step on L next to R (2), Scuff R heel next to L (&)
Bar 2: Step on R in place (1), Čukče on R, lifting L knee up high (2), stamp L next to R (&)
Bar 3: repeat bar 2 with opposite footwork

This step is done until the leader calls a change, it's also the part that's done between other parts as the "rest" step. 

Part 3: Vodi

Bar 1: Stomp forward to diagonal R on R (1), close L behind R (2) Scuff R forward (&)
Bar 2: Stomp forward on R (1), pause (or čukče on R) (2)
Bar 3: Cross L over R (1), čukče on L (or jump on both feet (2)
Bar 4: Step backwards R (1), L (2)
Bar 5: Step back on R (1) pause (2)
Bar 6: Step back on L (1) pause (3)

After doing the step once, retreat to Tropoli until leader calls a new step

Part 4: Vodi Na Dolu

Bar 1: Stomp forward to diagonal R on R (1), close L behind R (2) Scuff R forward (&)
Bar 2: Stomp forward on R (1), pause (or čukče on R) (2)
Bar 3: Cross L over R (1), čukče on L (or jump on both feet (2)
Bar 4: Step backwards R (1), L (2)
Bar 5: Rock forward on R (1), Jump up on R (2)
Bar 6: Land on both feet into a deep squat (1), straighten up (2)
Bars 7-12: repeat bars 1-6 of Part 3 (Vodi)

Part 5: Daj Go Živo

Bar 1: Run into the center on the R (1), scuff L forward (&), step into the center on L (2), scuff L forward (&)
Bar 2: Step on ball of R in front of L (1) swivel L behind (&), fall on R with the toe in, kicking L out to side with knees together Charleston style (2) pause (&)
Bar 3: Click L closed next to R (1), pause (&), fall on L (2), stamp R next to L (&)

Do part 1 (Tropoli) backing up 

Part 6: Pravo Čukaj

Bar 1: Step on R into the center (1), scuff L heel forward (&), Step L into the center (2), scuff R heel forward (&)
Bar 2: Step forward on R into the center (1), close L behind R (&), Step R forward into center (2), jump up in the air (&)
Bar 3: Land on both feet, with L in front with a bent knee (1) pause (&), pause (2), pause (&)
Bar 4: Straighten up on L, bicycling R Forward (1) stamp R next to L (2), jump on both feet up (&)
Bar 5: Land on both feet, with R in front with a bent knee (1) pause (&2&)
Bar 6: Straighten up on R, bicycling L Forward (1) stamp L next to R (2),

Do part 1 (Tropoli) backing up 

Part 7: Tri Izfârli

Bar 1: Moving into the center, cross R over L (1), Cross L over R (2)
Bar 2: Hop on L, bringing R around in front (1), Step on R across L (2)
Bar 3: Hop on R, bringing L around in front (1),Step on L across R (2)
Bar 4: Stomp on R moving to R, backing out slightly(1), Step on L behind R (2)
Bar 5: Step on R to R, backing out slightly (1), Čukče on R (2), Stamp L next to R (&)
Bar 6: Repeat bar 5, opposite footwork and direction

Part 8: Skokni

Bar 1: Facing center, step on R in place (turning body very slightly to face R (1), Scuff L heel next to R (&), Step on L next to R (2), Scuff R heel next to L (&)
Bar 2: Step on R in place (1), Čukče on R, lifting L knee up high (2), stamp L next to R (&)
Bar 3: Step forward on L (1) chug forward on both feet (2)
Bar 4: Chug back on both feet (1), chug forward on both (2)
Bar 5: Step back on R behind L, turning to face R (2) Step forward on L in place, turning to face center (2)
Bar 6: Čukče on L, Lift R in front (1), Stamp R (2)
Bar 7: Čukče on L, Lift R in front (1), stamp R (2)
Bar 8: Step back on R scissoring L forward (1), step back on L, scissoring R forward (2)
Bar 9: Step on R in place (1), Čukče on R (2), stamp L next to R (&)
Bar 10: Step on L in place (1), stamp R next to L (2)

Part 9: Udri

Bar 1:Facing center, step on R in place (turning body very slightly to face R (1), Scuff L heel next to R (&), Step on L next to R (2), Scuff R heel next to L (&)
Bar 2: Step on R in place (1), turning to face slighlty R of center, čukče on R, lifting L foot up next to calf(2), stamp L next to R (&)
Bar 3: Fall on both feet body pointed slightly to the L (1), pause (2)
Bar 4: Jump in the air off both feet (1), land on both feet (2)
Bars 5-7: repeat bars 2-4
Bars 8-10: repeat bars 2-4
Bars 11-13: repeat bars 2-4

Part 10: Desen Otpred

Bar 1: Step R forward across L (1), stamp L behind R (&), Step back on L behind R (2), stamp R in front (&)
Bar 2: Step R forward across L (1), Hop on R (2), stamp L behind R (&)
Bar 3: Step on L behind R (1), stamp R heel in front (&), hop on L (2), stamp R in front of L (&)
bars 4-6: repeat bars 1-3

Sequence

The dance is called by the leader. Tropoli is done between each step. 

Other notes on the web

• Page 11 of (2008) Laguna Festival

Boston TNR Video:

See also: 

• Ron Wixman's Čestoto
• http://folkdancemusings.blogspot.com/2008/03/zonaradikos-stano-greece.html

Also called: Kazanlâžko, Kazanlažko, Kazanlužko, Kazanlazko, Kazanlazhko, Kazanluzhko, Kazanlaško, Kazanlashko, Kazanlushko, Trakijsko Horo, Muzko, Mâsko, Masko, Mashko, Mâžko, Muzhko.

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Brâul Pe Şase - Brâuleţul din Muscel (Crum Version) (Romania)

Brâul Pe Saşe (Crum Version)

Brâuleţul din Muscel

Romania

These notes ©2016, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Dick Crum, The name translates as "Dance in 6". The dance is from the Muscel region. Other dances under this name were taught by Steve Kotansky and by Theodor Vasilescu.

Music: 

• Folkraft F-LP-33 
• London SW 99456 (Briul Din Muscel
• Nevofoon 12153 Briul pe 6

Meter: 2/4
Formation: Short lines. Hands in shoulder hold. Leads to the R.
Introduction: none

Part 1 (Chorus step)

Rhythm is QSSSQSS
Bar 1: Hop on L, kicking R forward (&), Step on R (1), L (2) in LOD
Bar 2: Step on R in LOD (1), Lifting knee high, leap onto L (&), pause (2)
Bar 3: Step R (1), L (2) in LOD
Bars 4-12: repeat bars 1-3, three more times

Part 2

Rhythm is QSQQSQQQS
Bar 1: turning to face center, hop on L sharply kicking R out to side (1), Step on R next to L (&) pause (2), Hop on R, kicking L out as in count 1 (&)
Bar 2: Step on L next to R (1), Step on R next to L (&), pause (2), Hop on R kicking L (&)
Bar 3: Step on L next to R (1), Step on R next to L (&), Step on L in place, kicking R forward low (2), pause (&)
Bars 4-12: repeat bars 1-3, three more times

Part 3:

Rhythm is QSSSSQS

Bar 1: facing center, Hop on L (1), Stomp on R to R (&), pause (2), Step on L behind R (&)
Bar 2: pause (1), Stomp on R to R (&), pause (2), Scuff L heel forward (&)
Bar 3: pause (1), Tap L heel across R (&), cross L over R (2) pause (&)
Bars 4-12: repeat bars 1-3, three more times

Part 4 

Rhythm is QQQQQQQQQQQQQQS
Bar 1: facing center, hop on L, kicking R out to the side (1), cross R over L (&), step on L in place (2) step on R next to L (&),
Bar 2: cross L over R (1), step on R back in place (&), step on L next to R (2), cross R over L (&),
Bar 3: step back on L in place (1), step R next to L (&), cross L over R (2), step back on R (&)
Bar 4: step on L next to R (1), cross R over L (&), step back in place on L (2), step on R next to L (&)
Bar 5: cross L over R (1), step on R back in place (&), step on L next to R (2), cross R over L (&)
Bar 6: step back on place on L (1), Step on R next to L (&), cross L over R (2), pause (&)
Bars 7-12: repeat bars 1-6.

Sequence:

Part 1, Part 2, Part 1, Part 3, Part 1, Part 4   done a total of 3 times through

Other Notes on the web

• Page 1 of (1978) Laguna Festival 
• Page 2 of (1988) Laguna Festival 
• http://www.seanet.com/~deerings/dnotes/b-pesase.txt
• Kotansky version (not the same as the version described above): 
• http://folkdancenotes.com/dancenotes/briulpe6.htm
• Page 19 of (2001) Laguna Festival) 

Tucson (TNR Boston) Video:

Other Sources

• Giurchescu, Anca and Sunni Bloland (1995) Romanian Traditional Dance. Wild Flower Press.

Also spelled: Briul pe sase, saşe, Brîuleţul din Muscel

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Bourrée Croisée (France)

Bourrée Croisée

France

These notes ©2016 Andrew Carnie. This dance is from the region of Berry and was originally taught in the US by Louise and Germain Hébert, who learned the dance from Pierre Panis. There are a couple of different versions of this dance out there.

Music: BAM266
Meter: 3/4
Formation: A "Quadrette": 2 couples. M facing M, W facing W, holding hands in W position in a small closed circle.
Introduction: none, start right away

Part 1: Bourrée Croisée d'Oulches

Men:
Bar 1: step on L into the center, slowly turning to face L (1), Step on R forward next to L (2), Step on L in place (3)
Bar 2: Fall on R into the center with R shoulder in (1), step on L next to R (2) Step slightly back on R (3)
Bar 3: Step back on L, slowly turning to face R (1), Step on R next to L (2), step on L in place (3)
Bar 4: Fall on R away from center with R shoulder pointing out (1), step on L next to R (2), Step slightly back on R (3)
Bars 5-16: repeat bars 1-4, three more times

Women
Bar 1: Step back on L, slowly turning to face R (1), Step on R next to L (2), step on L in place (3)
Bar 2: Fall on R away from center with R shoulder pointing out (1), step on L next to R (2), Step slightly back on R (3)
Bar 3: step on L into the center, slowly turning to face L (1), Step on R forward next to L (2), Step on L in place (3)
Bar 4: Fall on R into the center with R shoulder in (1), step on L next to R (2) Step slightly back on R (3)
Bars 5-16: repeat bars 1-4, three more times

Part 2: Croisements

Drop hands

Men
Bar 1: Take a large step on L into the center (1), step on R next to L (2), Step on L slightly in, end facing opposite M in center in a single file facing L of original position.
Bar 2: Passing opposite man face to face, step R to R (1), Close L next to R (2), Step R to R (3)
Bars 3-4: pulling R shoulder back make a complete CW turn into opposite's place using two pas de bourrée steps (LRL, RLR)
Bars 5-16: repeat bars 1-4, three more times

Women
Bars 1-2: repeat bars 1-2 of part 1
Bar 3: Take a large step on L into the center (1), step on R next to L (2), Step on L slightly in, end facing opposite W in center in a single file facing L of original position.
Bar 4: Passing opposite W face to face, step R to R (1), Close L next to R (2), Step R to R (3)
Bars 5-6: pulling R shoulder back make a complete CW turn into opposite's place using two pas de bourrée steps (LRL, RLR)
Bars 7-8: repeat bars 3-4 back to place
Bars 9-16: repeat bars 5-8, two more times.

Part 3: Bourrée Croisée Simple

repeat the footwork of part 1, except don't hold hands

Part 4: Croisements

repeat part 2

Part 5: Bourrée Croisée d'Aubigny

Men: repeat the footwork of part 1, except on count 1 of bar 2, jump on both feet sharply, and lift arms with thumbs pointed up

Women  (do epingle a cheveux steps)
Bar 1-2: repeat bars 1-2 of Part 1
Bar 3: step on L into the center, slowly turning to face L (1), Step on R forward next to L (2), Step on L in place (3)
Bar 4: Fall on R into the center with R shoulder in (1), step on L next to R (2) Step slightly back on R (3)
Bars 5-6: Leading with L, and turning CCW (the opposite way from the previous variations), do two Pas de bourrées back to place
Bars 7-8: repeat bars 3-4
Bars 9-16: repeat bars 5-8, two more times.

Part 6: Croisements

repeat part 2

End dance with a kiss on each cheek with partner. 

Other Notes on the Web

• http://www.cancoillottefolk.com/danse/fiches/bourree-croisee-berry/bourree-croisee-berry.php
• http://www.folkdance.com/LDNotations/BourreesCroisees1966LD.pdf
• Page 16 of Stockton Folk Dance Camp Syllabus (1965)
• This is a different version (Suite de Bourées Croisées) taught by Marilyn Wathen in 1985. Page 147 of Stockton Folk Dance Camp Syllabus (1985)

Bill and Karen Faust's Fayetteville Video

Other Videos on the Web

Sheet Music

• Pixton (2004) The Pinewoods Collection 2nd edition

Other sources

• Society for International Folk Dancing (1966). A Selection of European Folk Dances Vol 3: Pergamon Press.

Also spelled Bouree Croisee, Bourees, Bourée, Bourées Croisée, Suite de Bourees Croisee

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Bourée Droit du Pays Fort (France)

Bourée Droit du Pays Fort 

France

These notes ©2016, Andrew Carnie. The dance is from Haut Berry. Taught by Louise and Germain Hebert, who learned it from Pierre Panis and Paul Brouart. Also taught by Michele Brosseau.

Music: Rythme 4001; Barclay 820138; Cocorico CD
Meter: 3/8
Formation: Longways set
Introduction: Start with main melody

Part 1 "Avant deux de Berry"

Men
Bar 1: Step forward on L towards partner (1,2), hop on L, bringing R across in front of L (3)
Bar 2: Cross R over R (1), step on ball of L backing away from partner (2), Step on R next to L (3)
Bar 3: Backwards "pas de bouree": step on L backwards (1), step on ball of R foot next to L (2) Step on ball of L foot backwards (3)
Bar 4: Pas de bouree in place starting with R foot

Women
Bar 1: Backwards "pas de bouree": step on L backwards (1), step on ball of R foot next to L (2) Step on ball of L foot backwards (3)
Bar 2: Pas de bouree in place starting with R foot
Bar 3: Step forward on L towards partner (1,2), hop on L, bringing R across in front of L (3)
Bar 4: Cross R over R (1), step on ball of L backing away from partner (2), Step on R next to L (3)

Part 2: Bransiller et Croisements

Men:
Bars 1-6: Dance 6 "Bransiller steps", essentially these are flatfooted pas-de-basques (or pas de bouree) steps done in place. Step L in place (1), step R next to L (2), Step on R in place (3), and the opposite footwork. On the 6th bransiller, pull R shoulder back slightly so that L is ready to lead into the crossing.
Bar 7: leading with L shoulder forward take a big step on L into the center, starting to pivot around each other (2), step on R completing turn to end facing partner on opposite side (2), Step on L in place (3)
Bar 8: Do a pas de bouree on R foot, facing partner OR stomp on R  and hold.
Bar 9-10: do 2 pas de bourees backing up
Bars 11-14: do 4 Bransillier steps
Bars 15-16: repeat footwork of bars 7-8, but do not cross over, instead end in a long single file line facing up the dance (M behind partner). M pull L shoulder back to do a 3/4 turn to end facing up.

Women
Bars 1-2: repeat bars 1-2 of part 1 backing up
Bars 3-16: Same as the men's part, except women only turn CCW a 1/4 to end facing up the set at the end

Part 3: Épingle à Cheveux (Hairpin turn)

Both men and women do the same footwork 
Bar 1:  Both traveling to the M's original side, take a big step on L, turning 1/2 to face down the set (pull L shoulder back) (1), step R (2), L (3) in place. W are now behind M
Bar 2:  Do a R Pas de Bouree in place
Bars 3-4: repeat bars 1-2 back to center.
Bars 5-16: repeat bars 1-4 three more times.

Part 4: Bransiller et Croisements again

Bars 1-2: using 2 pas de bourees steps backing up to original sides.
Bars 3-14: repeat bars 3-14 of part 2
Bars 15-16: M: does 2 pas de bouree steps turning in place. W does 2 pas de bouree steps in place.

Dancers are now on opposite side, repeat the entire dance on the opposite side

Boston TNR video

Other notes on the web

• http://www.folkdance.com/LDNotations/BourreeDroiteDuPaysFort1969LD.pdf
• Page 29 of (2007) Stockton Folk Dance Camp 

Other videos on the web

Sheet Music

• http://www.vitrifolk.be/partitions-2/partitions-france-BOURREE%20PAYS%20FORT%201%20---%20bourree-droite-du-pays-fort.gif
• http://www.vitrifolk.be/partitions-2/partitions-france-BOURREE%20PAYS%20FORT%202---%20Bourree_droite_du_Pays_Fort.png

Other sources

• Society for International Folk Dancing (1966). A Selection of European Folk Dances Vol 3: Pergamon Press.
• Casey, Betty (1981) International Folk Dancing USA. Doubleday and Company

Also spelled: Bouree

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Beejo (Armenia)

Beejo 

Armenia

These notes ©2016 Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Tom Bozigian, who learned it from Arsend Anoushian. In other notes Mrs. Margaret Tellalian Kyrkostas of Queens, N.Y.C. is cited as a source.

Music:

• Tom Bozigian.  Songs & Dance of the Armenian People Volume 5
• Armenian Party Time

Meter: 6/8, counted in two beats (123)(456). Notated here as (1)(2)
Formation: Closed or open circle, pinky finger hold

Introduction: 

Bars 1-8: swing arms in (1) and out (2) on each bar
Bar 9: walk R (1), L (2) in LOD, arms continue swinging
Bars 10-16: repeat bar 9, 7 more times
Bars 17-40: repeat bars 9-16, 3 more times

Part 1 "Basic"

Arms continue swinging as in the introduction throughout
Bar 1: Facing center step R to R (1), Cross L over R  (2)
Bar 2: Step R to R (1), close L next to R (&), Step R to R (2)
Bar 3: Stamp L next to R (1,2)
Bars 4-5: repeat bars 2-3, with opposite footwork and direction

repeat until melody changes

Part 2 "Claps" "Tserker Mechkeen"

Put hands on hips, repeat the footwork of Part 1, except clap twice on bar 3 (but no claps on bar 5), repeat until music changes

Part 3: Turns "Budooeet"

Repeat part 2 including claps, except make a complete CW turn on bar 1. repeat until music changes

Part 4: Hora "Yerek Meg"

Retake hands in V position and swing as in part 1 (forward on count 1, back on count 2)
Bar 1: Step R to R (1), Cross L over R (2)
Bar 2: Step on R to R (1), Kick L forward (2) [Bozigian's notes have the kick simultaneously with count 1, and has just the arms moving back on count 2,]
Bar 3: repeat bar 2 with opposite footwork

repeat until music changes again

Part 5: Slides

Arms swing as in part 1.
Bars 1-3: repeat bars 1-3 of part 1
Bar 4: Take a big step to the L on L (1), close R to R (&), Take another big step to the L (2)
Bar 5: Stamp R (1), Hop on L, lifting R up (2)

repeat until the end of the music. Raise hands into W position on last count. 

Other notes on the web

• http://www.socalfolkdance.com/syllabi/syllabus_santa_barbara_symposium_1980.pdf
• http://www.socalfolkdance.com/syllabi/syllabus_santa_barbara_symposium_1991.pdf
• http://archives.mvfolkdancers.com/0_Other%20Items%20of%20Interest/0_Dance%20Instructions/beejo.pdf
• Page 5 of (2010) Laguna Folk Dance Festival 

Bill and Karen Faust's Fayetteville Video

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Also Spelled: Bijo, Bijou, Bejo

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Brâul Lui Iova (Romania)

Brâul Lui Iova

Romania

These notes ©2016, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Sunni Bloland. Iova is a man's name. The dance is from the Banat region.

Music:

• Hai La Joc Noroc 1. 
• https://youtu.be/krcT2rn_FZg
• https://youtu.be/f8xS3LO4BLo

Meter: 7/8 and 2/4, both counted as SQQ:  (123)(45)(67) and (12)(3)(4)
Formation: Short lines, hands in shoulder hold
Introduction: none, start right away.

Part 1 (7/8)

Bar 1: Step on R into the center (S), Čukče on R (in Romanian this is called a "virf toc") (Q), step on L into the center (Q)
Bar 2: Slightly crossing R over L, step on R into the center (S), Cross L slightly in front of R (QQ)
Bar 3: Čukče on L (S) Step on R across in front of L (QQ)
Bar 4: repeat bar 3 with opposite footwork
Bar 5: Step back out of center on R (S), Čukče on R (Q), step on L backwards (Q)
Bar 6: Step back on R behind L (S), Step back on L behind R (Q)
Bar 7: Čukče on L (S), step on R behind L (QQ)
Bar 8: repeat bar 7 with opposite footwork

You only do this step once then immediately move into part 2

Part 2 (7/8)

Bar 1: Turning body to face diagonal R, Step on R to R (S), bend and touch L knee to the ground (QQ)
Bar 2: Repeat bar 1 with opposite footwork
Bar 3: Step on R to diagonal R (S), Čukče on R, while circling L foot CW in the air (rond de jambe) (Q). Step on L across R (Q)
Bar 4: Step on R to diagonal R (S), Slap L foot, straight knee forward to diagonal L (QQ)
Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4 with opposite footwork and direction

You only do this step once then immediately move into part 3

Part 3 (2/4 - fast music)

Bar 1: Step on R to R (1,2), Cross L over R (3), Step back in place on R (4)
Bar 2: repeat bar 1 with opposite footwork and direction
Bar 3: Step on R to R (1,2), hop on R, lifting L up and around to back (3), step on L behind R (4)
Bar 4: repeat bar 1
Bars 5-8: repeat bars 1-4 with opposite footwork and direction
Bars 9-16: repeat bars 1-8.

repeat entire dance from the beginning two more times

Other Notes on the web

• Page 9 of 1979 Laguna Festival
• 1982 Laguna Festival

Bill and Karen Faust's Fayetteville Video

Also spelled: Briul, Braul

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