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A Short Course in

International Folk Dance

Spring Quarter, 1997

Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Wright State University

Compiled by

Leslie K. Hyll

HPR 100, International Folk Dance Spring Quarter, 1997

Table of Contents

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Preface ........................................................................................................................................ v

Recommended Reading............................................................................................................vii

Music ........................................................................................................................................vii

Terminology and Abbreviations..............................................................................................viii

Basic Ethnic Dance Steps.......................................................................................................... ix

Dances ........................................................................................................................................ 1

Adjon Az Isten -- Hungary................................................................................................ 1

Ali Pasha -- Turkey ........................................................................................................... 1

At Va'ani -- Israel .............................................................................................................. 2

Ballo Sardo -- Italy............................................................................................................ 1

Bielolitza Kruglolitza -- Russia........................................................................................ 3

Biserka -- Serbia................................................................................................................ 3

Bourree A Sept Sauts -- Berry, France.............................................................................. 2

Carnavalito -- Bolivia........................................................................................................ 4

Christchurch Bells -- England ........................................................................................... 4

Dodi Dodi -- Israel ............................................................................................................ 4

For a Birthday -- Hungary................................................................................................. 6

Hora de la Munte -- Romania............................................................................................ 5

Horehronsky Czardas -- Slovakia ..................................................................................... 7

Itele -- Romania................................................................................................................. 5

Ivanica -- Macedonia......................................................................................................... 2

Kolo Kalendara -- Croatia ................................................................................................. 4

Långdans från Sollerön -- Sweden .................................................................................... 7

Les Saluts -- Canada.......................................................................................................... 5

Lesnoto -- Macedonia........................................................................................................ 5

Miserlou -- Greece ............................................................................................................ 6

Pata Pata -- USA ............................................................................................................... 8

Prince William -- English Country Dance ........................................................................ 8

Salty Dog Rag -- USA..................................................................................................... 10

Savila Se Bela Loza -- Serbo-Croatian ............................................................................. 3


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Setnja -- Serbia ................................................................................................................ 12

Sev Acherov Aghcheek -- Armenia .................................................................................. 9

Sitno Zensko Horo -- Bulgaria ........................................................................................ 10

Somogyi Karikazo -- Hungary ........................................................................................ 11

Sulam Ya'akov -- Israel ..................................................................................................... 8

Syrtos -- Greece............................................................................................................... 12

Trgnala Rumjana -- Bulgaria............................................................................................. 6

Tzadik Katamar -- Israel ................................................................................................... 9

Map of Europe.......................................................................................................................... 13

Map of Former Soviet Union ................................................................................................... 14

Map of North America ............................................................................................................. 15

Map of South America ............................................................................................................. 16

Map of Central America........................................................................................................... 17

Map of Africa ........................................................................................................................... 18

Map of Middle East .................................................................................................................. 19


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Preface by Dr. Harry J. Khamis

International Folk Dancing is alive and well in America. This vast and many-faceted activity has never achieved the national attention that disco dancing received in the 1970s or that aerobic dancing received in the 1980s, but there are literally hundreds of folk dance clubs across the country, and they are compiled in a listing entitled the International Folk Dance Directory (see page vii). The popularity of folk dance has increased a thousandfold since the early 1930s; the growth of folk dancing is especially noticeable among college students. Ohio ranks among the ten states in the country having the most folk dancers. In Dayton, the Miami Valley Folk Dancers, with 90 members, is the only dance group that has a truly international repertoire. Formed in 1952, it ranks among the oldest recreational folk dance groups still in existence in the country. The cost of attending an evening of folk dance in Dayton is 50 cents, exactly the same price as in 1952! But how did folk dancing develop in this country? The United States, a relatively young country, was formed by peoples from every corner of the world. They brought with them their hopes, their dreams, and their unique traditions of religion, food, music, and dance. Those who became interested in these customs of music, arts, and dance gave rise to the Folk Dance Movement of the twentieth century. The pioneers of this movement (1900 - 1930) included Elizabeth Burchenal (founder of the American Folk Dance Society), Mary Wood Hinman (leader of Chicago's Hull House and the New School for Social Research in New York City), Vyts Beliajus (editor of Viltis Magazine, and the very first workshop teacher for the Miami Valley Folk Dancers in 1953), and Anatol Joukowsky (former ballet master of the Yugoslavian State Theatre). In the period 1930 - 1960, the growth of international folk dance in the form of festivals, clubs, classes, workshops, and camps was promoted by such individuals as Mary Ann and Michael Herman, Jane Farwell, and Richard Crum. In particular, the non-partner dances of the Balkans became increasingly popular in the late '40s and '50s. At the same time, Israeli dance was growing in popularity through the efforts of Dvora Lapson and others. The period 1960 - 1990 saw a flood of records, tapes, choreographers and teachers. The newer material appealed to the young and to the counterculture movement of the '60s and '70s. As a result of the growing dance offerings, many folk dancers in the 1980s began to specialize in particular ethnic areas: Scandinavian, Hungarian, Scottish, English, Israeli, etc. The organized international movement lost many of its dancers, attendance declined, and the population aged. Nevertheless, today there are innumerable folk dance workshops, camps, and festivals offered throughout the year. Enough history! Let's talk about why you should become involved in folk dancing.


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International folk dancing is an invitation and opportunity for you to learn more about your foreign neighbors, to understand their customs and beliefs, and to learn about their history and geography. The richness and diversity of the musical rhythms, melodies, dance patterns and formations is enormous, providing you with a lifetime hobby. Folk dancing promotes positive social, physical and psychological values. Socially, folk dancing provides you with a cosmopolitan atmosphere in which you can meet and interact with other people while learning about the cultures of other countries. Physically, folk dancing helps you to develop rhythm, neuromuscular coordination and balance and, if done on a regular basis, it can contribute to your overall physical fitness. Psychologically, folk dancing affords you the satisfaction of achievement and the enjoyment of learning new skills and techniques in an interactive group activity. In summary, folk dancing is one of the few activities that is physically, intellectually and culturally stimulating while being great fun at the same time!

Happy dancing!! References Casey, Bette, International Folk Dancing U.S.A., 1981. Heenan, Denis, "A Brief History of the USA Folk Dance," Viltis, Vol. 51, No. 1, 8-10, 1992. Jensen, Mary Bee and Jensen, Clayne R., Folk Dancing, 1973. Khamis, H. J., "International Folk Dance as a College Course," Viltis, Vol. 51, No. 4, 4-5, 1992.


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Recommended Reading There are several good publications on International Folk Dancing. A few of these follow: The 1987/1988 Folk Dance Problem Solver by Ron Huston 2100 Rio Grande, Austin, TX 78705 European Folk Dance (1955) by Joan Lawson Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing 70 Gloucester Place, London, W1H 4AJ Folk Dancing (1973) by Mary Bee Jensen and Clayne R. Jensen Brigham Young University Press

International Folk Dance at a Glance (1979) by Cecile Gilbert Burgess (Publ.), Minneapolis, MN International Folk Dancing U.S.A. (1981) by Betty Casey Doubleday & Co., Inc., New York 1994 International Folk Dance Directory (1994) Edited by David Henry Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX

Music There are several places that you can write to in order to inquire about obtaining ethnic dance music, as well as other things such as costumes, accessories, etc. Here are a few: Joan Amsterdam, International Folk Rhythms, Ltd. P. O. Box 1402 Northbrook, IL 60065 Phone: (708) 564-2880 Festival Records 2773 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90006 Phone: (213) 737-3500

Ed Kremer's Folk Showplace 155 Turk Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: (415) 775-3444 Dance Record Distributors P. O. Box 404 Florham Park, NJ 07932 Phone: (201) 377-1885 The Folk Motif 2752 E. Broadway Long Beach, CA 90803 Phone: (213) 439-7380


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Terminology and Abbreviations step Put full weight on foot, shift weight leap Shift weight in the air, from one foot to the other R Right L Left C Center fwd Forward twd Toward bwd Backward CW Clockwise CCW Counter-clockwise step-bend Step on foot (count 1), bend knee of the same foot; also lift the other

foot off the floor (count 2) step-hop Step on foot and hop on the same (2 counts) hop-step Hop on one foot, then step on the other foot (2 counts) LOD Line of direction RLOD Reverse line of direction M Man W Woman


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Basic Ethnic Dance Steps Balance Step on R, step L beside R, step R beside L. The next step begins with a step on the L. The rhythm of this step is quick-quick, slow. This step is danced on the balls of the feet and may be taken in any direction, and on either foot. Cifra Leap to R on R (count 1), step L behind R (count &), step on R in place (count 2). Same step to L. Can be done with stamps, or in other directions. Common step in Hungarian dances. Czardas To the L: step L to the L, close with R. To the R: step R to the right, close with L. This step has many variations in direction and pattern; it is done with flexible knees. Common step in Hungarian and Czechoslovakian dances. Drmes Fall onto L, bending L knee and raising R just off the floor. Bounce on both feet twice so that the entire body moves up and down. Repeat with opposite footwork. The rhythm of this step is slow, quick-quick. Common step in Croatian dances. Grapevine To the L: step L to the L, step R across in front of L, step L to the L, step R behind L. Body turns easily on crossing step. A grapevine step to the R is done with opposite footwork and direction. Kolo-three Fall onto R, bending R knee slightly; step on L in place, step on R in place. Done with subtle movements and with feet close to the ground. The rhythm of this step is slow, quick-quick. Lesnoto Moving in LOD, step R; lift L to cross in front of R, lifting R heel slightly off floor and down again; step L. Facing C, step R, lift L, with bent knee, bouncing very slightly twice with R knee. Step L in place, lift R, with bent knee, bouncing very slightly twice with left knee. The rhythm of this step is slow, quick-quick. Common step in Bulgarian and Macedonian dances. Mayim R crosses in front of L, L to L side, R crosses behind L, L to L side (four counts). Similar to grapevine step. 3/4 Mayim First three steps of mayim (see Mayim), hold on fourth count.


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Pas-de-basque Small leap onto R, step L in front of R, step R in place. Can also start by leaping onto L. Ridas Up-rida to the L: facing diagonally to L, step to L on L rising on ball of L, L toe pointing to the L; step on flat of R foot in front of L, R toe pointing twd C; done with an up-down, smooth motion. Down-rida to the L: facing diagonally L, step on flat of R foot in front of L, R toe pointing twd C; step to left on L rising on ball of L foot, L toe pointing to the L. Skoci Step R to R; hold, bringing L beside R ankle; hop on R, step L behind R. When bringing one foot behind the other, the feet "hug" each other. This step can move to the L by reversing the above footwork and direction. Common step in Serbian dances. Tcherkessia R fwd, L bwd, R bwd, L fwd (four counts). Common step in Israeli dances. Two-step Step fwd with the R (quick), step L beside R (quick), step fwd with the R (slow). Can be done with opposite footwork. Yemenite Yemenite R: step R diagonally back and to the R, step L in place, step R across in front of L, hold. Done with flexible knees. Yemenite L: same as above with opposite footwork and direction. This step has many variations in style, speed and direction. Common step in Israeli dances. Yemenite-hop Yemenite R (see Yemenite) and instead of the hold at the end of the step, hop on right foot. Can be done to the L with opposite footwork.


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Dances

Adjon Az Isten -- Hungary (Let God Give)

Formation: circle, hands joined in V-position. Four slow walking steps R, L, R, L in LOD. Facing C, step R to R side, step on L behind R with slight knee bend, step on R to R side, step on L to L side; repeat from beginning, close R to L and pause. Repeat dance from beginning. Adjon Az Isten is copyrighted by Andor Czompo and presented here with permission.

Ali Pasha -- Turkey Formation: line, little fingers joined in W-position. Figure 1: Moving LOD, step R, L, R, point L toe and hold. Moving bwd to starting place, step L, R, L, point R toe and hold. Repeat all but moving to C and back. Repeat figure 1 from beginning. Figure 2: Beginning with R, grapevine 4 steps to R, hold, grapevine 3 steps to R and close L to R. Reverse grapevines to L. Repeat figure 2 from beginning. Figure 3: Facing C, cross R in front of L and brush it bwd, brush R fwd, step R, step L in place. Repeat. Step fwd on R, step back in place on L, step back in place on R, touch L heel fwd, hold. Step back on L, step back on R, step fwd on L, stamp R next to L without taking weight. Repeat figure 3 from beginning.

Ballo Sardo -- Italy Island of Sardinia

Formation: line, hands joined in V-position. Music: AABCCB First figure (music A): Facing C, step R, point L in front of R, step L, point R in front of L. Repeat 5 more times. Second figure (music B): Step R, point L in front of R, step L, R together, step L. Repeat 5 more times. Third figure (music C): To C, walk R, L, R, point L in front of R, step L, swing R across L. Backup from C, R, L, R, point L in front of R, step L, swing R across L. Repeat 3 more times.


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At Va'ani -- Israel Formation: circle; hands joined in W-position. Part I. Step L to L; hold; R brushes in front of L; hold; bend left knee; stretch left knee; bend left knee; stretch left knee. Repeat with opposite footwork. Yemenite L; R to R side; L crosses in front of R; R to R side; L crosses in front of R; hold. Step R bwd; close with L; step R fwd; hold. Step L bwd; close with R; step L fwd; hold. Repeat all of the above with opposite footwork. Part II. Step L to L; hold; R crosses in front of L, bend knees; hold. Repeat. Release hands. Step L in place with 1/2 turn to L side; hold; step R in place with 1/2 turn in place to L side. With last two steps complete one full turn; hold; join hands; yemenite L. Repeat all of Part II with opposite footwork.

Bourree A Sept Sauts -- Berry, France Formation: Quadrette. Figure 1: All beginning L, 4 walking steps, couple 1 back, couple 2 fwd. Reverse. Repeat. Beginning L, 7 stamps in place, 4 walking steps to change place with opposite, and turn half to face partner. Continue until home. Figure 2: Repeat figure 1 but use two-steps instead of walking steps. Figure 3: Push-cart with opposite. M stamp 7 in place while women change places passing R shoulder with 4 walking steps. M change places with new W on R. Repeat all 3 more times to end in original place. Figure 4: Skipping, M change places in 4, and back to place in 4, change in 4, back to place in 4. Beginning 2 beats later than the M, W change places in 4, back to place in 4, change in 4, back to place in 4. M stamp into center 7 steps, back up with 4 steps and repeat 3 more times. W, still 2 measures behind M, stamp into center 7 steps, back up with 4 steps, and repeat 3 more times, the last backing out being cut short. Repeat fwd and back of figure 1. Add fancy ending.

Ivanica -- Macedonia Formation: line; hands joined in W-position. Moving in LOD, step R fwd (slow), step L beside R (quick), step R fwd (quick). Repeat with opposite footwork. Two walking steps in LOD (R, L). Facing C, step R, lift L; step L, lift R; step R, lift L; step L to L, step R behind L, step L to L, lift R.


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Biserka -- Serbia Formation: line; hands joined in V-position. Rhythm: slow, slow, slow-quick-slow. Facing LOD, take two walking steps starting with R (slow, slow). Continuing in LOD, step R (slow), step L beside R (quick), step R (slow) while turning to face C. Step L twd C (slow), step back on R (slow). Turning to face RLOD, step L (slow), step R beside L (quick), step L (slow) while turning to face LOD to begin the dance again.

Bielolitza Kruglolitza -- Russia (White Round Face)

Formation: line, hands joined in V-position, shoulders touching. Intro: Facing C and moving in LOD, step R, step L behind, repeat for a total of 32 measures. Walk LOD beginning with R for 16 measures, during measures 1 - 8 arms raise up and over head, measures 9, 10 change arms to L hand on shoulder in front, R arm to side. First figure: Continue walking, during measures 1 - 8 bring R arm from R side to L shoulder, measures 9 - 16 bring R arm from L shoulder to R side. Repeat measures 1 - 16, except on measures 13-16 drop arms to joins hands in V-position. Second figure: Continue walking, during measures 1 - 8, bring L arm (still holding hands) over head to R shoulder, maintain this arm position through measures 9 - 16. Measures 17 - 24 reverse arm movement of measures 1 - 8, maintain this arm position through measures 25 - 32. Third figure: Walk to C raising arms straight up (measures 1 - 4), turn half CCW with buzz step bringing arms to cross in front (everyone is now facing out with arms crossed) (measures 5 - 8). Travel LOD with buzz step (R in front) (4 measures). Turn one full turn CW with buzz step, raising arms up and back down to cross in front again (8 measures). Travel LOD with buzz step (8 measures) releasing hands and dropping arms to V-position during last 4 measures. Fourth figure: Facing out of circle, buzz step turn half CCW to face center, raising arms up and crossing them in front (measures 1 - 8). Continue buzz step LOD (measures 9 - 16). Turn half CW, raising arms up and down to V-position (now facing C) (8 measures). Walk LOD (8 measures) on 5th measure release hands, put L on L shoulder of person in front, R fist at waist. Repeat dance from first figure. On repeat of fourth figure release hands on measure 13, rejoining in V-position. Close L to R on measure 15. On measure 16 bend fwd for reverence.

Savila Se Bela Loza -- Serbo-Croatian Formation: line, hands joined in V-position. Beginning with R, 18 small running steps in LOD, end with step-hop on R to reverse direction. Beginning with L, 18 small running step in RLOD, end with step-hop on L to face C. Hop on L, step R, close L, step-hop R; hop on R, step L, close R, step-hop L; 3 more times.


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Carnavalito -- Bolivia Formation: line, hands joined in V-position. Moving in LOD, step R fwd, step L fwd, step R fwd, hop on R bending body down, step L fwd, step R fwd, step L fwd, hop on R straightening body, repeat 7 more times. Skip or step hop beginning with R CCW 16 measures; skip or step hop CW 16 measures. Repeat from beginning to end of music. Carnavalito notes by Leslie Hyll for WSU HPR 100.

Christchurch Bells -- England Formation: longways; duple, proper. First M turn second W by R hand (4 measures). First M turn partner by L hand (4 measures). Second M turn first W by L hand (4 measures). Second M turn partner by R hand (4 measures). Circle L, four hands, slipping (4 measures). Clap own hands, partner's right, own, partner's left (2 measures); first couple cast off one place, second couple lead up the middle (2 measures).

Dodi Dodi -- Israel Formation: couples facing C. Figure 1: Beginning with L foot, M casts around behind W to her R side, with 4 steps. W casts around behind M to his R side with 4 steps. Repeat figure 1. Figure 2: All into C, R, L, R, hold; backup from C, L, R, L, hold. W leap to R with R, L; M leap to R with R, L; Repeat leaps. Both leap to R 4 times (double time), end with yemenite R. Dodi Dodi notes by Leslie Hyll for WSU HPR 100.

Kolo Kalendara -- Croatia Formation: circle, front basket hold. Begin with step-hop on L swinging R leg up in front. Step-hop on R swinging L leg up in front. Step-hop on L, swinging R leg up in front, step on R in front of L. Repeat from beginning. Do 8 drmes in place.


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Itele -- Romania Formation: line, hand joined in V-position. Part 1: Beginning with R foot crossing in front, grapevine to L 28 steps, end with 3 stamps in place and L foot free. Beginning with L foot crossing in front, grapevine to R 28 steps, end with 3 stamps in place and R foot free. Part 2: Step R foot fwd, L in place, R fwd; repeat 2 more times; end with 3 stamps in place. Step L foot fwd, R in place, L fwd; repeat 2 more times; end with 3 stamps in place. Repeat all of part 2. Arms: as each foot moves fwd, the arms swing fwd.

Hora de la Munte -- Romania Formation: circle; hands joined in W-position. Part I. Moving twd C, step R, L, R; touch L beside R, step back on L, touch R beside L, step fwd on R, touch L beside R. Repeat with opposite footwork, moving back twd circle of dance. Repeat Part I. Part II. Eight walking steps in LOD, starting with R; turn one-quarter turn to left to face C and do two grapevine steps moving in RLOD with R crossing in front of L to begin. Repeat Part I. Part III. Moving in LOD, do three two-steps starting with R (R-L-R, L-R-L, R-L-R) followed by two walking steps (L, R). Repeat this sequence with opposite footwork. Repeat Part III. Note: this dance has no set pattern; any of the Parts I, II, or III can be done to any part of the music -- it is completely up to the leader of the dance to determine which part of the dance will be done at any given time. The above pattern is given merely to serve as a way to learn the dance.

Les Saluts -- Canada Formation: Four to six couples in circle. Ladies fwd, form small circle, circle R 8 steps; while men form circle outside ladies and circle L. Reverse circling to partner, form basket with lady on man’s R; basket circle L, 8 steps, then R, 8 steps. All fwd to C, 4 steps, drop basket to V-position; back out 4 steps to big circle; fwd to C again and bow, hold through pause. Reform ladies’ circle and men’s circle with 4 counts.

Lesnoto -- Macedonia Formation: line; hands joined in W-position. Lesnoto step; step crosses (step R to R, step L in front of R, step R in place; step L to L, step R in front of L, step L in place).


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For a Birthday -- Hungary Formation: individual dancers; hands are on hips. Touch R heel fwd, step on R foot in place (counts 1-2). Repeat to the L. Cifra to the R: leap to the R with R foot, step L behind R, step R in place (quick-quick-slow). Repeat to the L side (cifra to the L). Repeat all of the above. Lift R knee fwd and hit R thigh with R hand; step on R in place and clap hands together. Lift L knee fwd and hit L thigh with L hand; step on L in place and clap hands together. Repeat the above inserting a double or triple clap after hitting the R thigh. Cifra to the R: leap to the R with R foot, step L behind R, step R in place (quick-quick-slow). Repeat to the L side (cifra to the L). Close R foot to the L foot. Open heels and bend knees. Close heels with accent and straighten knees; pause. Repeat the dance from the beginning. For A Birthday is copyrighted by Andor Czompo and presented here with permission.

Miserlou -- Greece Formation: broken circle; hands in W-position. Basic Step. (i) Facing C, step on R fwd; point L in front of R; swing L around to the L, stepping behind R. Step on R to the R, step on L across and in front of) R, pivot CCW on L to face RLOD. (ii) Take three steps in RLOD (R, L, R); pause. Moving bwd, take three steps (L, R, L); turn to face C. Variation. (i) Same as above. (ii) Moving in RLOD, step on R, step L (face C), step behind the L with R, swing L around to the L stepping behind R. Now moving in LOD, facing C, step to the R with R, cross in front with L.

Trgnala Rumjana -- Bulgaria Formation: line; hands joined in W-position. Begin the dance when the singing starts. Moving in LOD, grapevine to R (starting with a step R to R, cross in front with L) with four steps (R, L, R, L). Step R to R, lift L; step L to L, lift R.


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Horehronsky Czardas -- Slovakia Formation: circle; hands joined in V-position. Part I. Walk in LOD: R, L, R; turning to face C, step L beside R; Repeat. Step diagonally R twd C with R, touch L beside R. Step diagonally L twd C with L, touch R beside L. Take four walking steps bwd to circle (R, L, R, L). Repeat Part I until music changes. Part II. Do the following sequence of steps: two box steps*, chorus**, one box step, chorus, one box step. Repeat Part II. Part III. Czardas L eight times. Chorus. Czardas L four times. Chorus. Czardas L four times. Part IV. Six up-ridas to the L, starting up on the L; four small running steps in reverse LOD (L, R, L, R). Repeat. Chorus. Six up-ridas to the left; four small running steps. Chorus. Six up-ridas to the left; two small running steps (L, R); step on L, turning to face C, close with R. *Box step: Czardas L (step L to L, close with R taking the weight); step fwd on L, close with R taking the weight; czardas L; take four small running steps bwd to the circle (L, R, L, R). **Chorus: Step diagonally L twd C with L, close with R taking the weight, step diagonally L twd C with L, close R to L bending knees and without taking weight. Repeat with opposite footwork and direction (this time moving diagonally R twd C). Moving diagonally L, step L, close R to L, no weight; low leap fwd onto R; close L to R, bending knees and without taking weight. Beginning L, walk 4 steps bwd to bring circle to original size (L, R, L, R).

Långdans från Sollerön -- Sweden Formation: Line, arms grasped at elbow level. Moving CW, step L, hold, R in front of L, 16 times. Step L, lift R knee, step R, lift L knee, 2 times; step L, hold, R in front of L, 2 times; step L, lift R knee, step R, lift L knee, 2 times; step L, hold, R in front of L, 2 times. Repeat dance from beginning. Långdans notes by Leslie Hyll for WSU HPR 100.


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Sulam Ya'akov -- Israel (Jacob’s Ladder)

Formation: circle; face C, hands joined in W-position. Part I: Step R to R; close L to R; step R to R; hold; step L fwd; step R fwd; step L to L; close R to L; step L to L; hold; step R bwd; step L bwd. Repeat this entire sequence. Part II: Step R to R; L point over R in front; yemenite L bwd; 3/4 mayim to the left starting with R; hold; 3/4 mayim to the right starting with L; hold. Repeat this entire sequence.

Pata Pata -- USA Formation: individual dancers. Touch R toe diagonally R, step R beside L; touch L toe diagonally L, step L beside R (counts 1 - 4). Move toes away from each other, move heels away from each other, move heels together, move toes together counts 5 - 8); arms make a "windshield" movement with this footwork (out, in, out, in). Standing on L, lift R knee diagonally L twice (up, down, up, down -- counts 9 - 12). Standing on R, kick L fwd; step L beside R; jump off both feet turning one-quarter turn CW counts 13 - 16); end by clapping hands together.

Prince William -- English Country Dance Formation: Three couple longways set, first published in 1731 First figure: First couple cross over and dance a hey for three on the opposite side, the first W passing in front of her partner and between the second and third men, passing left shoulder with the third M, while first M passes between second and third W. Start the hey by passing the third W by the right shoulder. First man and first W cross to their own side and continue the hey, M passing left shoulder with the third M and W passing right shoulder with the third W. Second figure: First couple cross over and cast down one place as second couple moves up. First couple 2 hand turn once and a half. Second couple cross over and cast down one place as first couple moves up. Second couple 2 hand turn once and a half. Third figure: First couple turn contra-corners: first M, passing in front of his partner, R hand turn third W while first W R hand turn second M; first couple L hand turn in center; first M R hand turn second W while first W R hand turn third M; first couple L hand turn in center. Fourth figure: First couple leads between second and third W and returns to center of set, M passing around third W and W passing around second W. First couple 2 hand turn in center. First couple leads between second and third M and returns to center of set, M passing around third M and W passing around second M. First couple 2 hand turn to bottom of set Repeat dance 2 more times with new first couple.


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Tzadik Katamar -- Israel (Righteousness shall flourish)

Formation: circle; face CCW, hands joined in W-position. Part I: Four steps fwd (R, L, R, L). Facing C, rock in place four counts (R, L, R, L). Repeat. Part II: Grapevine to R (starting with R to R, cross L in front). Continuing to move in LOD, make one full turn with two steps (R, L). Facing C, step R to R, step L in front of R, step R in place; step L to L, step R in front of L, step L in place; rock four counts (R, L, R, L). Repeat.

Sev Acherov Aghcheek -- Armenia (Girl with the Black Eyes)

Formation: line; little fingers grasped in W-position. Part I. With leader at L of line, dancers facing diagonally L, step L to L; touch R toe beside L. Repeat with opposite footwork. Step L to L; step R in place as body turns to R; step L across R. Facing C, step on ball of R pivoting both heels to R slightly as body turns slightly L; pivot heels to L slightly as body turns slightly R; pivot heels to R slightly as body turns slightly L. Repeat. Part II. Facing and moving C, walk four steps starting L as arms go up and down to side; arms swing slightly fwd. Turning to face R, dip on L to L as L arm is drawn to small of back and R extends fwd (fingers remain grasped); bounce twice on R. Dip again on L; bounce once on R. Facing and moving in LOD, step on L as hands clap in front at chest level; step on R as L hand is placed on front neighbor's L shoulder and R hand is extended straight out to R, palm facing out. Do a two-step (L-R-L). As hands remain in same position, repeat the steps of this paragraph with opposite footwork. Pivoting on R to face diagonally R (line now facing away from C) as hands (little fingers grasped) are lowered to side, step L across R with plie; step R to R. Touch L beside R; step L across R as body turns slightly R; step R to R as body turns slightly L. Step L across R with plie; touch R heel to R. Do two-step starting R (R-L-R). Notes: Dance Parts I and II three times in all. In first transition from Part II to start Part I, execute a 360-degree turn with four walking steps in place starting with L, hands remaining down. In second transition, execute a 360-degree turn in two walking steps. For ending, add the following to the end of Part II: cross L in front of R with plie, step R to R, touch L beside R, touch L fwd and hold; make a one and one-half turn in place with four walking steps (L, R, L, R) to face C, stamp L beside R with a single clap of the hands.


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Salty Dog Rag -- USA Formation: Couples facing CCW in skaters position. Figure 1: Beginning both with R to side, L behind, R to side, hop on R; L side, R behind, L side, hop on L. 4 step-hops in LOD. Repeat from beginning. Figure 2: M step R to side, L behind, R to side, hop on R while pulling the W across in front of him; W walks R, L, R, hop; W is now on inside of circle facing RLOD. M and W trade places by turning over L shoulder with R, L, R, hop, catching R hands on other side. Turn once around by R hand with 4 step-hops; M ends on inside of circle facing LOD, W on outside of circle facing RLOD. Remaining facing in their respective directions, the M and W each step R to side, L behind, R to side, hop to change places; repeat turns over L shoulder and 4 step-hop turn, ending with W turning half to face LOD, rejoin in skaters position.

Sitno Zensko Horo -- Bulgaria Formation: short lines, belt hold. Part I (traveling steps). Facing slightly R and moving in LOD, two skipping steps (with weight on L, hop-R, hop-L). Continuing in LOD, another skip (hop-R); close L to R, step R fwd. Repeat with opposite footwork. Repeat all of Part I. Part II (heel and toe). Turning to face slightly L, hop on L, striking R heel on floor at L toe; hop on L, tapping R toe at L heel. Still facing slightly L, hop again on L, striking R heel on floor at L toe; turning to face C, slight hop on L and step R directly behind L heel (reel step). Still facing C, slight hop on R and step L directly behind R heel (reel step); another reel step onto R behind L heel. Repeat all of Part II with opposite footwork. Step straight fwd (twd C) with two two-steps (R-L-R, L-R-L). Part III (sevens). Facing C and bending fwd from waist, step R across in front of L, keeping R knee straight and R foot flat; step L sideward L with L knee slightly bent, L flat. Repeat two more times. Step R across L, bring L around in front in preparation for next movement. Repeat the entire step with opposite footwork, moving to the R. Repeat all of Part III. Part IV (kick and twizzles). Move fwd (twd C): R-L-R, L-R-L, exactly as in Part II. Hopping on L, kick R fwd in front of L, leading with R heel and with R knee slightly bent; "twizzle" step as follows: step back on R taking full weight, as L heel twists to R in front with L on floor as if sharing weight. “Twizzle” step back onto L with R in front, etc., with same technique as described above; bring feet together and chug bwd with weight on both feet. Repeat.


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Somogyi Karikazo -- Hungary Formation: circle; basket-hold with left under. Part I. Swaying With feet slightly apart and parallel, shift weight onto the R foot; shift weight slowly onto the L foot. Repeat. Part II. Lepo with Turn Out Moving in RLOD, cross R in front of L; step L to L; repeat two more times. Make a four-step turn over the R shoulder, tracing a small circle. Resuming the basket-hold, and at a faster tempo, cross R in front of L twice. Repeat this part until music changes. Part III. Asymmetrical Csardas steps Czardas step: two to the R and one to the L (step to R with R, close with L taking the weight; step to the R with R, close with L without taking the weight; step to the L with L, close with R without taking the weight). Repeat this part three more times. Part IV. Cifra Variations Cifra in place (R-L-R), cifra to L (L-R-L). Do this six times while the circle moves slowly in RLOD. At the same tempo, step on R and hold (R-hold), cifra to L (L-R-L). Do this six times, while the circle continues to move slowly in RLOD. Part V. Close Rida Twelve down-ridas to the L, starting down on the R in front of the L. Part VI. Repeat Part IV. Part VI. Ending: 10 down-ridas to the L, starting down on the R; finish with a run, run, close in place, facing C. Somogyi Karikazo is copyrighted by Andor Czompo and presented here with permission.


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Setnja -- Serbia Formation: line; left hand on own hip, right arm hooked in neighbor's bent left elbow (escort position). Part I. Facing slightly R and moving R, two walking steps (R, L) in LOD. Continuing, three quick walking step (R, L, R) in LOD. Turning to face C, two walking steps (L, R) bwd. A small, quick step-close (L, R beside L) diagonally bwd left. Turning to face slightly R and moving in LOD, step fwd on L. Part II. Hands are joined in V-position. Facing slightly R and moving in LOD, two quick step-hops (R-hop, L-hop). Continuing, three quick walking steps (R, L, R) in LOD. Hop on R, turning to face C. Facing C, two quick step-hops (L-hop, R-hop) bwd. One small, quick step-close (L, R beside L) diagonally bwd left. Turning to face slightly R and moving in LOD, a quick step-hop on the L.

Syrtos -- Greece Formation: line; hands joined in W-position. Facing C, step R to R (slow), step L behind R (quick); facing LOD, step R fwd (quick). Step L fwd (slow), step R fwd (quick), step L fwd (quick). Facing C, step R to R (slow), step L in front of R (quick), step R in place (quick); step L to L (slow), step R in front of (or behind) L (quick), step L in place (quick). Each "slow" step can be preceded with a small hop or lift on the other foot.


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12) England 13) Estonia 14) Finland 15) France 16) Germany 17) Greece 18) Hungary 19) Iceland 20) Ireland 21) Italy 22) Latvia 23) Lithuania

24) Macedonia 25) Med. Sea 26) Norway 27) Poland 28) Portugal 29) Romania 30) Scotland 31) Serbia 32) Slovakia 33) Slovenia 34) Spain 35) Sweden

36) Switzerland 37) Turkey 38) Ukraine 39) Wales 40) Netherlands Map from Microsoft ClipArt Gallery


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Map of Former Soviet Union

1) Armenia 2) Azerbaijan 3) Belarus 4) Estonia 5) Georgia

6) Kazakhstan 7) Kyrgyzatan 8) Latvia 9) Lithuania 10) Moldova

11) Russia 12) Siberia 13) Tajikistan 14) Turkmenistan 15) Ukraine

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