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't Smidje (Belgium)
‘t Smidje (Belgium)
606 views
Belgium
"‘t Smidge (the Smithy) is this decade’s Macarena”, says California ...
Abdala (Bulgaria)
Abdala (Bulgaria)
1,090 views
Bulgaria
Abdala (AHB-dah-lah), sometimes known as Vlasko Dajcovo, was learned by ...
Adama V’Shamayim (Israel)
Adama V’Shamayim (Israel)
4,795 views
Israel
Choreographed by Gadi Bitton 2008 “Earth and Sky”
Adir Adirim (Israel)
Adir Adirim (Israel)
1,662 views
Israel
Choreographed and taught by Gadi Bitton. Also widely taught by Roberto ...
Adje Jano (Serbia)
Adje Jano (Serbia)
767 views
Serbia
Traditional Serbian dance from Kosovo “Come on Jana, let’s dance the kolo". ...
Agir Halay (Turkey)
Agir Halay (Turkey)
1,317 views
Turkey
Taught by Ahmet Luleci “Slow Dance"
Aj Lipo Ti Je (Croatia)
Aj Lipo Ti Je (Croatia)
225 views
Croatia
Aj lipo ti je (AHEE lee-poh TEE yeh), means "It's nice." The song "Aj lipo ...
Al Gemali (Israel)
Al Gemali (Israel)
863 views
Israel
Choreographed by Moshe Eskayo 1971 “On my camel” Music by N. Sharabi. Dance ...
Al Sadenu (Israel)
Al Sadenu (Israel)
2,039 views
Israel
"Over the Field” - "Evening has descended over plowed field and garden; in ...
Alunelul (Romania)
Alunelul (Romania)
1,122 views
Romania
Alunelul means "Little Hazlenut" 2/4 meter. This dance was introduced by ...
Alunelul Batut (Romania)
Alunelul Batut (Romania)
90 views
Romania
Originally taught in the US by Eugenia Popescu-Judetz.
Alunelul de la Urzica (Romania)
Alunelul de la Urzica (Romania)
390 views
Romania
From the village of Urzica 4/4 meter Originally taught by Sunni Bloland. ...
Ambee Dageetz (Armenia/US)
Ambee Dageetz (Armenia/US)
411 views
Armenia,US
“Armenian Turn” Armenian shuffle dance with full turns Taught by Tom Bozigian
Amos Moses (USA)
Amos Moses (USA)
102 views
US
This individual dance, to music sung by Jerry Reed, has seen some ...
An Dro Retourne (Brittany, France)
An Dro Retourne (Brittany, France)
1,902 views
France
An Dro Retourne (AHN DROB ruh-toor-NAY), literally "reversing An Dro," is a ...
Ankellini (Finland)
Ankellini (Finland)
36 views
Finland
Ankeliini (AHN-keh-lee-nee) is a 19th century couple dance from south ...
Anna's Visa (Sweden)
Anna’s Visa (Sweden)
469 views
Sweden
Anna’s Visa was presented by members of a gilledans (fellowship dance) ...
Apáno Stin Triandafillá (Greece)
Apáno Stin Triandafillá (Greece)
134 views
Greece
Taught by Joe Graziosi at Texa-Kolo 2020. This is a tune-specific dance ...
Arabim Fellahi (Turkey)
Arabim Fellahi (Turkey)
471 views
Turkey
Arabım Fellahi (AH-rah-buhm feh-lah-HEE ) means “my Arabic farmer.” This ...
Arap (Turkey)
Arap (Turkey)
81 views
Turkey
Taught by Ahmet Lüleci. Not to be confused with the Macedonian dance Arap, ...
Arcanul Batrinesc (Romania)
Arcanul Batrinesc (Romania)
573 views
Romania
Arcanul Batrinesc (ahr-kah-NOOL BUH-trehn-ehsk) belongs to a family of ...
Armenian Miserlou (Armenia/US)
Armenian Miserlou (Armenia/US)
881 views
Armenia,US
From the Armenian/American diaspora community in Racine, Wisconsin. Taught ...
Arnautsko Horo (Macedonia)
Arnautsko Horo (Macedonia)
926 views
Macedonia
Macedonian Dance choreographed and taught by Yves Moreau. The music is ...
Astonished Archaeologist (English Country)
Astonished Archaeologist (English Country)
311 views
English (UK)
The Astonished Archaeologist was created by Philippe Callens. The tune is ...
At Va’ani (Israel)
At Va’ani (Israel)
1,193 views
Israel
At Va'ani (AHT Vah-ahn-EE, meaning You and I) was composed by Danny Uziel ...
Athela Mou (Greece, Roma)
Athela Mou (Greece, Roma)
569 views
Greece,Roma
Maurits van Geel choreographed the dance based on traditional steps for a ...
B’har Hagilboa (Israel)
B’har Hagilboa (Israel)
658 views
Israel
Choreographed by Sefi Aviv 1986 "On Mount Gilboa”
Bačvanka (Bulgaria)
Bačvanka (Bulgaria)
496 views
Bulgaria
Bâčvanka is arranged from traditional steps by Jaap Leegwater. This is a ...
Bal in de Straat - Dancing In The Street (Belgium, US)
Bal in de Straat – Dancing In The Street (Belgium, US)
72 views
Belgium,US
Bal in da Straat (BARE uhn dad STRAHT) is a progressive dance from Belgium. ...
Balada Lemayan (Israel)
Balada Lemayan (Israel)
732 views
Israel
"A ballad to spring”. Choreographer: Shlomo Maman 1983
Bannielou Lambaol (Brittany, France)
Bannielou Lambaol (Brittany, France)
63 views
France
This dance is popular in upper‑Brittany and is a variant of the Laridé ...
Banu Le'haeir Et Ha'Eir (Israel)
Banu Le’haeir Et Ha’Eir (Israel)
49 views
Israel
Choreographer: Viktor Gabay
Bat Tsurim (Israeli)
Bat Tsurim (Israeli)
850 views
Israel
Choregraphed by Yoav Ashriel 1967 "Daughter of the Rock"
Bavno Oro (Macedonia)
Bavno Oro (Macedonia)
880 views
Macedonia
Beautiful three-part Macedonian dance. "Slow Dance" - originally taught by ...
Be Pundak Katan (Israel)
Be Pundak Katan (Israel)
686 views
Israel
Choregraphed by Avi Perez 1988 "In a Small Tavern” About a sea captain with ...
Belasicko (Macedonia)
Belasicko (Macedonia)
381 views
Macedonia
Belasičko (BELL-ah-SEETCH-koh) is a line dance originating from the town of ...
Belčova Tropanka (Bulgaria)
Belčova Tropanka (Bulgaria)
415 views
Bulgaria
One of the many variations on the dance Tropanka, widespread throughout ...
Beleilot Hakayitz (Israel)
Beleilot Hakayitz (Israel)
404 views
Israel
Beleilot Hakayitz Hachamim (Hot Summer Nights) - Israeli folk dance by ...
Bicak (Bulgaria)
Bicak (Bulgaria)
562 views
Bulgaria
Popular dance from Pirin (SW Bulgaria) Taught by Yves Moreau who learned it ...
Bielolitza Kruglolitza (Russia)
Bielolitza Kruglolitza (Russia)
44 views
Russia
Originally taught by Alexandru David, learned from the Beryozka Ensemble. ...
Bingeol (Armenia)
Bingeol (Armenia)
397 views
Armenia
Bingeol (BIHN-guhl) is the name of a village in former West Armenia (now ...
Blagoevgradsko Horo (Bulgaria)
Blagoevgradsko Horo (Bulgaria)
414 views
Bulgaria
The name of the music and dance means simply “(round) dance from ...
Boereasca de la Goicea (Romania)
Boereasca de la Goicea (Romania)
5 views
Romania
This version origially taught by Theodor Vasilescu. Also taught by Maurits ...
Bogatym from Spisz (Poland)
Bogatym from Spisz (Poland)
167 views
Poland
Bogatym from Spisz is another example of folk music being brought into the ...
Boker (Israel)
Boker (Israel)
785 views
Israel
Choreographed by Shmulik Gov Ari 1997 “Morning"
Bordeiașul (Romania)
Bordeiașul (Romania)
19 views
Romania
Taught by Theodor and Lia Vasilescu. Also taught by Nico Hilferink and ...
Branle De La Fosse Aux Loups (France)
Branle De La Fosse Aux Loups (France)
2,062 views
France
Originally taught in the US by Roberto Bagnoli. The notes from France seem ...
Brestaška Rŭčenica (Bulgaria)
Brestaška Rŭčenica (Bulgaria)
78 views
Bulgaria
Brestaška Rŭčenica (breh-STAHSH-kah ruh-cheh-NEE-tsah) is a dance of the ...
Bučimiš (Bulgaria)
Bučimiš (Bulgaria)
126 views
Bulgaria
Bučimiš was learned by Dennis Boxell in Bulgaria and presented by him at ...
Bufcansko Oro (Macedonia)
Bufcansko Oro (Macedonia)
1,104 views
Macedonia
Women's dance from the Macedonian village of Buf, region of Bitola 2/4 ...
Busuiocul (Romania)
Busuiocul (Romania)
325 views
Romania
The title translates as "The Basil". This dance was taught at the Phoenix ...
Caballito Blanco (Mexico)
Caballito Blanco (Mexico)
79 views
Mexico
Caballito Blanco was introduced by Carolyn Mitchell or Helen Erfer, in ...
Camceto (Macedonia)
Camceto (Macedonia)
83 views
Macedonia
Čamčeto or Chamcheto (CHAHM-cheh-toh), meaning small boat, was described in ...
Čapkan Dimčo (Macedonia)
Čapkan Dimčo (Macedonia)
100 views
Macedonia
Čapkan Dimčo. Originally taught by Atanas Kolarovski, Olga Sandolowich, or ...
Cazino (Romania, Roma)
Cazino (Romania, Roma)
207 views
Roma,Romania
Rom dance from Muntenia, Romania presented by Sonia Dion & Cristian ...
Celebinsko Horo (Bulgaria)
Celebinsko Horo (Bulgaria)
196 views
Bulgaria
Celebinsko Horo, Bulgarian folk dance from Trakia region, Bulgaria. ...
Ceresnicky (Czech)
Ceresnicky (Czech)
328 views
Czech Republic
Čerešničky (CHAIR-esh-neech-kee) was originally a women's dance from ...
Cetvorka (Macedonia)
Cetvorka (Macedonia)
768 views
Macedonia
Četvorka (CHET-vohr-kah) means "In Fours." The dance was presented at the ...
Charleston Madison (US)
Charleston Madison (US)
71 views
US
The Charleston Madison is a 3-part line dance popularized by Richard ...
Chastushky (Russia)
Chastushky (Russia)
101 views
Russia
Originally taught by Alexandru David.Dance notes...
Chibuk Ba’Chashecha (Israel)
Chibuk Ba’Chashecha (Israel)
1,246 views
Israel
Choreographed by Oren Ashkenazi 2007 “A Hug in the Darkness"
Chikulata Chikita (Greece, Roma)
Chikulata Chikita (Greece, Roma)
566 views
Greece,Roma
Choreographed and arranged by Susan Kotansky Music by Giorgo Zanthiotis
Cicovata (Bulgaria)
Cicovata (Bulgaria)
605 views
Bulgaria
From the Vidin area, Northwest Bulgaria Taught by Steve Kotansky based on ...
Cigansko Horo (Bulgaria)
Cigansko Horo (Bulgaria)
1,845 views
Bulgaria
There are many dances called Cigansko. This one is a variant of the dance ...
Cije E One Mome (Macedonia)
Cije E One Mome (Macedonia)
112 views
Macedonia
This is a wedding dance from the Kočani area of Macedonia. It is danced ...
Cine Are Noroc Are (Romania, Roma)
Cine Are Noroc Are (Romania, Roma)
64 views
Roma,Romania
Introduced by Maurits van Geel and also taught by Roberto Bagnol and Ira ...
Ciuleandra (Romania)
Ciuleandra (Romania)
326 views
Romania
Mihai David presented Ciuleandra (choo-LAN-druh) at the 1972 Kolo Festival ...
Corlu Aroman (Romania)
Corlu Aroman (Romania)
733 views
Romania
Corlu Aroman (KOHR-loo ah-roh-MAHN) means Aroman Dance, or dance of the ...
Dado La Dado ( Aromani , Romania)
Dado La Dado ( Aromani , Romania)
42 views
Romania
Originally taught by Nico Hilferink. Nico taught the dance under both the ...
Dafino Vino (Macedonia)
Dafino Vino (Macedonia)
392 views
Macedonia
This is the version taught in the US by Iliana Bozhanova. There are other ...
Daichovo Horo (Bulgaria)
Daichovo Horo (Bulgaria)
824 views
Bulgaria
“Dajco’s dance” Originally from North Bulgaria; danced throughout the ...
Damat Halayi (Turkey)
Damat Halayi (Turkey)
1,081 views
Turkey
Damat Halayı translates as Groom Dance, and indeed it is a popular dance at ...
Dana (Romania)
Dana (Romania)
536 views
Roma,Romania
In the Romanian folk repertoire are found many modern dances with Eastern ...
Dans Țigănesc (Romania)
Dans Țigănesc (Romania)
18 views
Romania
Taught by Theodor Vasilescu and Michael Ginsburg. The title means "Romani ...
Darkeinu (Israeli)
Darkeinu (Israeli)
780 views
Israel
Choreographed by Gadi Biton 2002 Music by Sarit Vino-Elad and Chani ...
Daronee Yerker Yev Barer (Armenia)
Daronee Yerker Yev Barer (Armenia)
500 views
Armenia
From the Daron region of Western Armenia. The traditional dance associated ...
David Melech Israel (Israel)
David Melech Israel (Israel)
1,332 views
Israel
Choreographed by Shmulik Gov Ari 2007; music composed & sung by Chava ...
Davorike Dajke (Serbia)
Davorike Dajke (Serbia)
407 views
Serbia
Davorike Dajke was presented by Miroslav Marcetio at Mainwoods Dance Camp ...
De Boca Del Dyo (Bosnia)
De Boca Del Dyo (Bosnia)
8 views
Bosnia
De Boca Del Dyo (meaning From the Mouth of God). Introduced by Jim Gold in ...
De Dubbelslag (Netherlands)
De Dubbelslag (Netherlands)
59 views
Netherlands
De Secerat (Romania)
De Secerat (Romania)
613 views
Romania
De secerat (deh seh-tcheh-RAHT) is a dance from Maramureş,Romania, and is a ...
De Waltz Zeeman (Netherlands)
De Waltz Zeeman (Netherlands)
241 views
Netherlands
De Valse Zeeman (duh VAHL-seh ZAY-mahn) was choreographed by Sibylle Helmer ...
Dedo Mili Dedo (Macedonia)
Dedo Mili Dedo (Macedonia)
381 views
Macedonia
Dedo Mili Dedo (DEH-doh mee-lee DEH-doh) originated in Gradmanci in the ...
Denjovo Horo (Bulgaria)
Denjovo Horo (Bulgaria)
52 views
Bulgaria
Originally taught in the US by Yves Moreau who learned it from Stefan ...
Devetorka (Balkan)
Devetorka (Balkan)
1,060 views
Bulgaria,Macedonia,Serbia
Commonly danced throughout Macedonia, Serbia, and Bulgaria In 9/8 rhythm (QQQS)
Devojko Mari Hubava (Bulgaria)
Devojko Mari Hubava (Bulgaria)
103 views
Bulgaria
Devojko Mâri Hubava (DEH-voigh-koh MUHR-ee OO-bah-vah), taught by Yves ...
Do Tri Pâti (Bulgaria)
Do Tri Pâti (Bulgaria)
51 views
Macedonia
This dance is is from the village of Gradište in Pavlikenski district. ...
Dobrudjanska Pandela (Bulgaria)
Dobrudjanska Pandela (Bulgaria)
495 views
Bulgaria
Dobrudjanska Pandela is a dance from Dobrudja, northeastern Bulgaria, ...
Dobrudžanska Râka (Bulgaria)
Dobrudžanska Râka (Bulgaria)
128 views
Bulgaria
Introduced to North America by Camille Brochu, who learned it from the ...
Dobrudzanski Buenek (Bulgaria)
Dobrudzanski Buenek (Bulgaria)
461 views
Bulgaria
Taught by Yves Moreau
Dospatsko Horo (Bulgaria)
Dospatsko Horo (Bulgaria)
732 views
Bulgaria
Dospatsko Horo (doha-Paht-skoh hoh-ROH) was learned by Yves Moreau in ...
Draganinata (Bulgaria)
Draganinata (Bulgaria)
274 views
Bulgaria
Draganinata, circle dance from Trakia region, Bulgaria. Presented by the ...
Dramskoto (Bulgaria)
Dramskoto (Bulgaria)
344 views
Bulgaria
An urban dance from the early 20th century done to a well-known song, Dujni ...
Drjanovska Ruchenitsa 1 (Bulgaria)
Drjanovska Ruchenitsa 1 (Bulgaria)
90 views
Bulgaria
Introduced to the US by Yves Moreau in the late 1990s. Known as "Drjanovska ...
Dzangurica (Bulgaria)
Dzangurica (Bulgaria)
571 views
Bulgaria
Introduced by Yves Moreau 1972 From the village of Dzangura in the Pirin ...
E Shukar Romnji (Roma, Hungary)
E Shukar Romnji (Roma, Hungary)
337 views
Hungary,Roma
E Shukar Romnji (A Beautiful Woman), a Roma (Gypsy) dance taught by Lee ...
Ec Ec (Albania)
Ec Ec (Albania)
263 views
Albania
This is a dance in the Arbëreshë style composed by Roberto Bagnoli to the ...
Eilat (Israel)
Eilat (Israel)
759 views
Israel
Choreographed by Shmulik Gov Ari 1992 Eilat is the southern-most city in Israeli
Elerinka (Bulgaria)
Elerinka (Bulgaria)
58 views
Bulgaria
Elerinka(eh-lehr-EEN-kah) is a women's dance from the Pirin Mountains in ...
Elmaların Yongası (Turkey)
Elmaların Yongası (Turkey)
226 views
Turkey
Spoon dance from Konya in central Turkey, originally taught by Ahmet ...
Enigma (Israel)
Enigma (Israel)
1,112 views
Israel
Choreographed by Roberto Haddon 2001 "My enigma, my torture, I feel in love ...
Eretz Eretz (Israel)
Eretz Eretz (Israel)
1,025 views
Israel
Simple two-part dance; Eretz means "land" -- music & lyrics by Shaike ...
Eretz Yisrael Yaffa (Israel)
Eretz Yisrael Yaffa (Israel)
456 views
Israel
Circle dance, waltz rhythm; by Yankele Levi 1980 "Israel is beautiful, ...
Erev Ba (Israel)
Erev Ba (Israel)
1,341 views
Israel
Erev Ba (air-ehv bah) means "Evening Comes." This version was composed by ...
Ersko Kolo (Serbia)
Ersko Kolo (Serbia)
69 views
Serbia
Ersko Kolo (AIR-skoh KOH-loh) was introduced at the University of the ...
Etere (Greece)
Etere (Greece)
161 views
Greece
Pontic Greek dance taught by Kyriakos Moisidis at a 2021 virtual EEFC ...
Etze Li Ha'Shuka (Israel)
Etze Li Ha’Shuka (Israel)
213 views
Israel
Dance Name: Etze Li Ha'Shuka (The Market Song) Creation Year: 2019 Shape: ...
Fado Portugues (Portugal)
Fado Portugues (Portugal)
901 views
Portugal
Choreographed by Nanni Kloke. Introduced by Ira Weisburd
Fatiše Kolo (Serbia)
Fatiše Kolo (Serbia)
41 views
Serbia
Line dance from South Serbia originally presented by Dick Crum or Anatol ...
Gaida (Romania)
Gaida (Romania)
474 views
Romania
Originally taught by Theodor Vasilescu, who learned the dance from George ...
Garoon | Karoun (Armenia)
Garoon | Karoun (Armenia)
50 views
Armenia
Karoun (kah-ROON), which means 'springtime', was presented by Tom Bozigian ...
Gocino Kolo (Serbia)
Gocino Kolo (Serbia)
72 views
Serbia
GOCINO KOLO (GOHT-see-noh KOH-loh) is an arrangement of steps by Bora ...
Gorani (Armenia)
Gorani (Armenia)
603 views
Armenia
Introduced to the US by Tineke Van Geel, who learned it from Artushat ...
Gori More (Serbian American)
Gori More (Serbian American)
1,035 views
Serbia,US
Gori More (GO-ree MO-reh) is a Serbian-American dance apparently created by ...
Grad Se Beli (Croatia)
Grad Se Beli (Croatia)
74 views
Croatia
This version of Grad Se Beli originates from Medjimurje, Croatia and was ...
Gras Kalo Kolo (Serbia/Rom)
Gras Kalo Kolo (Serbia/Rom)
80 views
Roma,Serbia
Gras Kalo (GRAHSS-kah-loh) means Black Horse. This Rom style dance was ...
Gugutkino Oro (Macedonia)
Gugutkino Oro (Macedonia)
474 views
Macedonia
Gugutkino Oro, both dance and song, is from the northern part of Macedonia. ...
Gülli (Turkey)
Gülli (Turkey)
511 views
Turkey
Gulli (guh-LEEH) is a woman's name translated as "the one with the rose." ...
Ha Shoshana Porachat (Israel)
Ha Shoshana Porachat (Israel)
393 views
Israel
“The Rose is Blooming”. Music is a Ladino melody ("Los Bilbilicos"). ...
Hai Ne Ne Ne (Russian Roma)
Hai Ne Ne Ne (Russian Roma)
199 views
Roma,Russia
Dance choreographed and taught by Roberto Bagnoli. Dance notes...
Halev (Israel)
Halev (Israel)
357 views
Israel
Choreographed by Gadi Bitton 2014 "The Heart"
Harishut (Israel)
Harishut (Israel)
643 views
Israel
Yemenite-style circle dance by Margalit Oved 1959 "The Permit"
Hashachar (Israel)
Hashachar (Israel)
730 views
Israel
Choreographed by Shlomo Bachar 1972 “Dawn"
Hashual (Israel)
Hashual (Israel)
773 views
Israel
Choreographed by Rivka Sturman, 1950. Hashual (The Fox). Surrey ...
Haskovsko (Bulgaria)
Haskovsko (Bulgaria)
170 views
Bulgaria
Haskovsko (hahs-KOHV-skoh) (Indze Prez Gora Varvese) The name translates as ...
Hayde Gidelum (Turkey)
Hayde Gidelum (Turkey)
369 views
Turkey
Hayde Gidelum, Turkish Black Sea dance from Ahmet Lulec. The title ...
Heyamo (Turkey)
Heyamo (Turkey)
517 views
Turkey
Laz work song from the Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. Heyamo was ...
High Green Mountain (Taiwan)
High Green Mountain (Taiwan)
217 views
Taiwan
France Bourque-Moreau and Yves Moreau teach the Taiwanese dance, High Green ...
Hineh Ma Tov (Israel)
Hineh Ma Tov (Israel)
1,464 views
Israel
Choreographed by Rivka Sturman 1951. Music is a traditional Ashkenazic ...
Hineh Ma Tov (Line Dance) (Israel)
Hineh Ma Tov (Line Dance) (Israel)
1,255 views
Israel
The words for Hineh Ma Tov come from Psalm 133, and have been set to a ...
Hopa Hopa (Albania)
Hopa Hopa (Albania)
925 views
Albania
Modern folk song, with traditional steps introduced & arranged by Steve ...
Hopa Hopa (Croatia)
Hopa Hopa (Croatia)
42 views
Croatia
Hopa Hopa (HOH-pah, HOH-pah). Dick Crum first learned this dance in ...
Hora Agadati (Israel)
Hora Agadati (Israel)
1,012 views
Israel
Hora Agadati (HOR-ah ah-gah-DAH-tee) is one of the earliest Israeli dances. ...
Hora Anton Pann (Romania)
Hora Anton Pann (Romania)
753 views
Romania
Beautiful Rumanian circle dance, transcribed the Anton Pann in the 19th ...
Hora Boereasca (Romania)
Hora Boereasca (Romania)
471 views
Romania
This Hora Boereasca was originally introduced in the US by Sunni Bloland, ...
Hora ca la Caval (Romania)
Hora ca la Caval (Romania)
375 views
Romania
The same music is used for the dance Hora de la Rişipiţi taught by Sunni ...
Hora Ca La Mahala (Romania)
Hora Ca La Mahala (Romania)
302 views
Romania
Not to be confused with Hora Din Mahala, which is a different dance done to ...
Hora Chassidit (Israel)
Hora Chassidit (Israel)
892 views
Israel
“Hassidic Dance" Choreographed by Rivka Sturman 1966
Hora de la Gorj (Romania)
Hora de la Gorj (Romania)
13 views
Romania
Arranged by Bianca de Jong in 2011 out of traditional steps to fit this ...
Hora De La Soroca (Romania)
Hora De La Soroca (Romania)
229 views
Romania
Soroca, a town of some 40,000 inhabitants on the banks of the Nistru River, ...
Hora de Mina (Romania)
Hora de Mina (Romania)
258 views
Romania
Hora de Mina (HOH-rah day MUH-nuh) was learned by Mihai David while he was ...
Hora din Campie (Romania)
Hora din Campie (Romania)
192 views
Romania
Hora din Câmpie, meaning "Dance from the countryside", is a circle dance ...
Hora din Giurgiuleşti (Moldova)
Hora din Giurgiuleşti (Moldova)
6 views
Moldova
Hora din Giurgiuleşti is from the village of Giurgiuleşti in southern ...
Hora din Humor (Romania)
Hora din Humor (Romania)
147 views
Romania
From Bucovina, Romania. Originally presented by Sonia Dion and Cristian ...
Hora din Tudora (Romania)
Hora din Tudora (Romania)
183 views
Romania
Presented by Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu, Lyrids Folk Festival 2017. ...
Hora Dupa Anton Pann (Romania)
Hora Dupa Anton Pann (Romania)
21 views
Romania
Theodor Vasilescu reconstructed this dance from the musicologist Anton ...
Hora Femeilor (Romania)
Hora Femeilor (Romania)
425 views
Romania
Women's dance from the regions of Oltenia and Muntenia Hora Mare ("big ...
Hora Lautareasca Din Dolj (Romania)
Hora Lautareasca Din Dolj (Romania)
457 views
Romania
From Southern Rumania (Oltenia), known for its liveliness and joie de vivre ...
Hora Mare Bucovineana (Romania)
Hora Mare Bucovineana (Romania)
341 views
Romania
3-part circle dance, from the region of Moldova 6/8 rhythm This is the ...
Hora Medura (Israel)
Hora Medura (Israel)
486 views
Israel
Choreographed by Yo'av Ashriel 1963; "Campfire Hora” "We came with nothing; ...
Hora Miresii (Romania)
Hora Miresii (Romania)
636 views
Romania
“Bride’s Dance” from Bihor, Transylvania Presented by Nico Hilerink. Dance ...
Hora Nouraș (Romania)
Hora Nouraș (Romania)
104 views
Romania
This dance was arranged out of traditional Hora Mare steps by Steve ...
Hora Veche (Romania)
Hora Veche (Romania)
708 views
Romania
Two-part Romanian dance, in 4/4 rhythm; “Old Dance" From Muntenia; taught ...
Horon - Alta Es La Luna (Ladino, Sephardic Jewish Greece)
Horon – Alta Es La Luna (Ladino, Sephardic Jewish Greece)
25 views
Greece
Introduced by Steve Kotansky, this dance is based on steps done in Kastoria ...
Hot Pretzels (USA)
Hot Pretzels (USA)
78 views
US
Taught by Richard Powers at the virtual 2021 Winter Stockton Folk Dance ...
Hoy Memo (Kurdistan/Turkey)
Hoy Memo (Kurdistan/Turkey)
493 views
Turkey
10/16 rhythm (SQSQ) Song about a mother mourning the death of her son Memo ...
I Love a Rainy Night (US)
I Love a Rainy Night (US)
50 views
US
Dance Choreographed by Iris M. Mooney. Dance notes... Alternate Videos ...
Idam ne Idam (Bulgaria)
Idam ne Idam (Bulgaria)
1,027 views
Bulgaria
Idam, ne Idam (EE-dahm, neh EE-dahrn) was choreographed by Yves Moreau ...
Il Cantico Delle Creature (Italy/USA)
Il Cantico Delle Creature (Italy/USA)
109 views
Italy,US
Il Cantico Delle Creature was choreographed by Brigitte Stufkens-Geerlings. ...
Imate Li Vino (Macedonia)
Imate Li Vino (Macedonia)
520 views
Macedonia
Imate Li Vino (EE-mah-teh lee VEE-noh) is a popular song from the Strumica ...
În Grădina Lui Ion (Romania)
În Grădina Lui Ion (Romania)
16 views
Romania
Originally taught by Theodora and Lia Vasilescu. The title translates as ...
Ina Ina (Romania)
Ina Ina (Romania)
55 views
Romania
Ina Ina(EE-nahEE-nah),meaning"Come Come", is from the Aroman community of ...
Inaduna (Turkey)
Inaduna (Turkey)
323 views
Turkey
Ìnaduna (IHN-nah DOO-nah) means “against the will or nevertheless” and is a ...
Indijski Cocek (Rom/Macedonia)
Indijski Cocek (Rom/Macedonia)
771 views
Macedonia,Roma
Indijski Čoček (IN0dee-skee CHOH-check), meaning East Indian Čoček, is a ...
Ivanice (Macedonia)
Ivanice (Macedonia)
485 views
Macedonia
Lovely one-pattern Macedonian dance in SQQ rhythm. First presented in the ...
Ja Dojdi Libe or Jamušak (Bulgaria)
Ja Dojdi Libe or Jamušak (Bulgaria)
39 views
Bulgaria
Originally taught by Iliana Bozhanova at a Sept 2019 workshop in Tucson. ...
Jacob’s Ladder / Sulan Ya’Akov (Israel)
Jacob’s Ladder / Sulan Ya’Akov (Israel)
708 views
Israel
Popular circle dance, 2 parts; rhythm 2/4, then 6/8 Choregraphed by ...
Jaimale (Israel)
Jaimale (Israel)
315 views
Israel
Choreographed by Ariene Butel 2020 Music by Andriamad “I like to go"
Jerusalema (South Africa)
Jerusalema (South Africa)
223 views
South Africa
It has been compared to the Macarena because of its infectious music, ...
Jiana de la Tilisca
Jiana de la Tilisca
489 views
Romania
The couple dance category covers an impressive number of dances in ...
Jianul de la Slănic (Romania)
Jianul de la Slănic (Romania)
10 views
Romania
Originally taught by Theodor Vasilescu. Also taught by Bianca de Jong. The ...
Jo Jon | Zhora Bar (Armenia)
Jo Jon | Zhora Bar (Armenia)
48 views
Armenia
This dance was originally taught by Tom Bozigian throughout the US during ...
Joc Bătrânesc de la Niculiţel (Romania)
Joc Bătrânesc de la Niculiţel (Romania)
607 views
Romania
Joc Bătrânesc de la Niculiţel (ZHOHK buh-trah-NESK deen nee-koo-lee-TSEL) ...
Joc Bătrânesc din Niculiţel (Romania)
Joc Bătrânesc din Niculiţel (Romania)
8 views
Romania
Joc batranesc din Niculitel (ZHOHK buh-trah-NESK deen nee-koo-lee-TSEL) was ...
Joc de Fete (Romania)
Joc de Fete (Romania)
24 views
Romania
Originally taught by Lia and Theodor Vasilescu. From the Banat region, the ...
Joc de Leagane (Romania)
Joc de Leagane (Romania)
493 views
Romania
Dance celebrates the first birthday of a child and honors the midwives. The ...
Joc in Patru (Romania)
Joc in Patru (Romania)
368 views
Romania
Introduced by Theodor Vasilescu From Transylvania “Dance in Four"
Jocul de-a Lungul (Romania)
Jocul de-a Lungul (Romania)
65 views
Romania
Jocul de-a lungul (ZHOH-kool deh-ah LOON-gool) is a non-partner dance from ...
Jondane Johane (Basque)
Jondane Johane (Basque)
78 views
Basque
Jondane Johane originates from Soule and was arranged by Mixel Etxekopar. ...
Joshua (Israel)
Joshua (Israel)
605 views
Israel
Choreographed by Dani Dassa 1968
Julud (Western Sahara)
Julud (Western Sahara)
50 views
Mixed Origins
This sacred circle dance is to a song by Aziza of the Sahrawi people of ...
Kafan Wedding Dance (Armenia)
Kafan Wedding Dance (Armenia)
218 views
Armenia
Originally taught by Tom Bozigian, who learned it from the Kafan Village ...
Kak Po Logu (Russia)
Kak Po Logu (Russia)
11 views
Russia
Circle dance from Russia. Danced with a V hold. Introduced by Bianca de ...
Kalajdžisko (Macedonia)
Kalajdžisko (Macedonia)
447 views
Macedonia
Kalajdžisko dance comes from the town of Titoveles in the Titoveles region. ...
Karamfil (Bulgaria)
Karamfil (Bulgaria)
1,195 views
Bulgaria
"Carnation" -- name of rebel warrior and leader (Haiduk) mentioned in the ...
Karapyet (Russia)
Karapyet (Russia)
10 views
Russia
Originally taught in the USA by Marianne Herman and Dick Crum. Karapyet is ...
Katerino Mome (Bulgaria)
Katerino Mome (Bulgaria)
473 views
Bulgaria
From Pirin, Bulgaria "Katerina, why are you so beautiful and pretty? ...
Katonti (Israel)
Katonti (Israel)
614 views
Israel
"I am not worthy of all the mercies and of all the truth which you have ...
Kazundzha (Bulgaria)
Kazundzha (Bulgaria)
35 views
Bulgaria
Kazundzha (kah-zuhn-DZHAH) is derived from the Turkish word “kazan,” ...
Ketri Ketri - Sherianqe (Albania)
Ketri Ketri – Sherianqe (Albania)
76 views
Albania
Ketri Ketri (KEH-tree KEH-tree) is a contemporary Gypsy song sung in Rom, ...
Khumkhuma/Teen (Armenia)
Khumkhuma/Teen (Armenia)
156 views
Armenia
The dance was learned by Tom Bozigian in the early '60's from Jimmy Haboian ...
Kircali Ali (Turkey)
Kircali Ali (Turkey)
209 views
Turkey
Kircali Ali, Turkish dance, introduced by Ahmet Luleci.
Kirčo Na Čardak Sedeše (Bulgaria)
Kirčo Na Čardak Sedeše (Bulgaria)
315 views
Bulgaria
Originally taught and arranged by Jaap Leegwater. The title translates as ...
Kisme Shaul (Israel)
Kisme Shaul (Israel)
423 views
Israel
Two-part Israeli dance "The Magic of Saul” Choreographed by Ya’akov Levy ...
Kitko Zelena - Pravo Rodopsko Horo (Bulgaria)
Kitko Zelena – Pravo Rodopsko Horo (Bulgaria)
376 views
Bulgaria
This version is taught by Jaap Leegwater and Bianca De Jong to the music ...
Kırmızı Biber (Turkey)
Kırmızı Biber (Turkey)
63 views
Turkey
The song, meaning Red Chili Pepper, is sung by Turkish pop musician ...
Kloca (Bulgaria)
Kloca (Bulgaria)
341 views
Bulgaria
This dance is from the village of Kosovo in the Vidin region of northern ...
Koga me Mama Rodila (Bulgaria)
Koga me Mama Rodila (Bulgaria)
406 views
Bulgaria
Koga Me Mama Rodila (koh-GAH meh MAH-mah roh-DEE-lah) is a basic Pravo ...
Koljovo Horo (Bulgaria)
Koljovo Horo (Bulgaria)
15 views
Bulgaria
A Tropanka variation from the villages west of Varna in Dobrudža taught by ...
Korim Lanu Lalechat (Israel)
Korim Lanu Lalechat (Israel)
24 views
Israel
Introduced by Yoav Ashriel. Also taught by Loui Tucker and Shlomo Bachar. ...
Koritsa (Albania)
Koritsa (Albania)
679 views
Albania
The name is the Greek version of the town name Korçë in Albania. It also ...
Koritsa (Albania)
Koritsa (Albania)
278 views
Albania
Koritsa means “girl” in Greek. Lee Otterholt learned this dance from Steve ...
Körtánc (Hungary)
Körtánc (Hungary)
43 views
Hungary
The music of Körtánc (KOOR-tants) is from Nyitra County, now politically ...
Kostadino Mili Sino
Kostadino Mili Sino
140 views
Bulgaria
Originally taught by Jaap Leegwater. The dance is a medley of two dances ...
Kouventa stin Kouventa (Albania)
Kouventa stin Kouventa (Albania)
305 views
Albania
Kouventa stin Kouventa, meaning "Conversation", was observed by Jaap ...
Krajdunavsko Horo (Bulgaria)
Krajdunavsko Horo (Bulgaria)
253 views
Bulgaria
Krajdunaysko Horo (krigh-DOO-nahv-skoh hoh-ROH), meaning Dance from the ...
Krivatvorena (Serbia)
Krivatvorena (Serbia)
270 views
Serbia
Originally taught in the US by Lee Otterholt, who learned it from Ben ...
Krivo Ihtimansko Horo (Bulgaria)
Krivo Ihtimansko Horo (Bulgaria)
463 views
Bulgaria
A type of "Krivo" (mixed rhythm) dance from the region of Ihtiman in West ...
Kulanu Bamitzad (Israel)
Kulanu Bamitzad (Israel)
322 views
Israel
Choreographed by Chayim Shiryon 1986 “We’re all marching in the parade"
Kulska Šira (Bulgaria)
Kulska Šira (Bulgaria)
50 views
Bulgaria
Kulska Šira (KOOL-skah shee-RAH) was learned by Yves Moreau in 1974. This ...
Kuma Echa (Israel)
Kuma Echa (Israel)
604 views
Israel
Choreographed by Rivka Sturman 1937 "Rise, Brethren" -- music by Shalom Postolsky
Kune (Bulgaria)
Kune (Bulgaria)
85 views
Bulgaria
Choreographed and taught by Iliana Bozhanova, also taught by Lee Otterholt. ...
Kyustendilska Racenica (Bulgaria)
Kyustendilska Racenica (Bulgaria)
717 views
Bulgaria
Basic Bulgarian line dance in QQS (7/8) rhythm This version of racenica is ...
La Laine des Moutons (Quebec/France)
La Laine des Moutons (Quebec/France)
420 views
France,Quebec
France Bourque-Moreau teaches La Laine des Moutons, a traditional ...
Lakum Vel’Amod (Israel)
Lakum Vel’Amod (Israel)
827 views
Israel
Choreographed by Shmulik Gov Ari 1989 “To rise and to stand” - music by ...
Lămîiţa (Romania)
Lămîiţa (Romania)
133 views
Romania
Originally taught by Mihai David. The title translates as "Little Lemon". ...
Le Maitre de Maison (France)
Le Maitre de Maison (France)
75 views
France
Le Maitre de Maison (luh MEH-truh duh may-ZOHN) is a branle from Alsace, ...
Lech Lamidbar (Israel)
Lech Lamidbar (Israel)
897 views
Israel
Choreographed by Yoav Ashriel 1950 “Let’s go to the desert". Dance notes...
Lepa Moja Milena - Drmačica (Croatia)
Lepa Moja Milena – Drmačica (Croatia)
8 views
Croatia
From Prigorje, Croatia. Popularized by the Aman ensemble in Los Angeles. ...
Lerikos (Greece)
Lerikos (Greece)
494 views
Greece
Music by Greek singer Rena Dalia “Fun is what we need in our lives"
Lev Patuach (Israel)
Lev Patuach (Israel)
366 views
Israel
"Open Heart" - choreographed by Edo Israely 2010; music by Lirln Lev
Libi (Israel)
Libi (Israel)
655 views
Israel
Choreographer: Yuval Tabashi 2018 Composer: Antashi Friadman Singer: Levy ...
Liljano Mome (Bulgaria)
Liljano Mome (Bulgaria)
63 views
Bulgaria
A variation of the popular Širto type of dance common throughout the ...
Lo Ahavti Dai (Israel)
Lo Ahavti Dai (Israel)
853 views
Israel
Od Lo Ahavti Dai translates as "I have not yet loved enough". Choreographed ...
Louisiana Saturday Night (USA)
Louisiana Saturday Night (USA)
312 views
US
Louisiana Saturday Night (USA) performed for fun & entertainment at the ...
Lubili Se Dvama Mladi (Bulgaria)
Lubili Se Dvama Mladi (Bulgaria)
531 views
Bulgaria
"Two young people in love" is a Bulgarian tune best known as "Le retour des ...
Ma Navu (Israel)
Ma Navu (Israel)
1,588 views
Israel
Lyrics are from a biblical verse (Isaiah 52:7), music composed by Yossi ...
Made in Romania (Romania)
Made in Romania (Romania)
473 views
Romania
Rom (Gypsy) dance from Muntenia, Romania. Presented at Stockton Folk Dance ...
Mahala Mori Shej (Hungary, Roma)
Mahala Mori Shej (Hungary, Roma)
76 views
Hungary,Roma
Presented by Stephen and Susan Kotansky. Dance notes...
Makazice | Bela Rada (Serbia)
Makazice | Bela Rada (Serbia)
63 views
Serbia
Makazice and Bela Rada are two Serbian dances introduced by Dick Crum at ...
Manastir (Turkey)
Manastir (Turkey)
716 views
Turkey
Manastır (mah-nahs-tur) means Monastery. Manastır was the old Turkish name ...
Mari Kız (Romania/Moldova)
Mari Kız (Romania/Moldova)
65 views
Romania
Originally taught in the USA by Roberto Bagnoli. Also taught by Lee ...
Mari Mariko (Bulgaria)
Mari Mariko (Bulgaria)
601 views
Bulgaria
Introduced by Jaap Leegwater From Thrace “Dear Maria" Dance notes...
Marino Oro (Macedonia)
Marino Oro (Macedonia)
131 views
Macedonia
Marino Oro was originally taught by Atanas Kolarovski. The dance is from ...
Mavilim (Turkey)
Mavilim (Turkey)
272 views
Turkey
Translates as "My one with Blue" Originally taught by Ahmet Luleci at the ...
Mavromata (Greek-German)
Mavromata (Greek-German)
100 views
Greece
Mavromata (mahv-roh-MAH-tah), meaning "dark-eyed girl," was learned by Dick ...
Mechol Hasheket (Israel)
Mechol Hasheket (Israel)
446 views
Israel
“Good Night Sleep” or “Quiet Dance". Choreographed by Rivka Sturman 1964.
Mia Kori (Greece)
Mia Kori (Greece)
308 views
Greece
Mia Kori (Thracian Greece) Mia Kori (Mia Kori mia Diavatissa) is a simple ...
Midnight Waltz (US)
Midnight Waltz (US)
729 views
US
This is a cross-step waltz,four-wall, line dance choreographed by Jo ...
Moj Maro (Albania)
Moj Maro (Albania)
442 views
Albania
Traditional dance steps and forms from the Kolonje region of Southern ...
Mom Bar (Bozigian) (Armenia)
Mom Bar (Bozigian) (Armenia)
47 views
Armenia
This dance was arranged and originally taught by Tom Bozigian. Tom learned ...
Momčilovsko Horo (Bulgaria)
Momčilovsko Horo (Bulgaria)
38 views
Bulgaria
Taught by Anna Angelova at the 2022 World Camp. Also taught by Anton ...
Momino Horo (Bulgaria)
Momino Horo (Bulgaria)
410 views
Bulgaria
Momino Horo (moh-MEE-noh hoh-ROH) is an arrangement by Yves Moreau based on ...
Mori Shej (Hungary, Roma)
Mori Shej (Hungary, Roma)
925 views
Hungary,Roma
Mori Shej (MOH-ree SHAY), my daughter, is a lullaby for a little Rom girl, ...
Myatalo Lenche (Bulgaria)
Myatalo Lenche (Bulgaria)
418 views
Bulgaria
The song (MYAH-tah-loh LEHN-cheh) tells of young Lenche, who is determined ...
Na Polonyni (Ukraine)
Na Polonyni (Ukraine)
220 views
Ukraine
Na Polonyni is a Ukrainian folk dance from western part of the Ukraine. ...
Na’ale (Israel)
Na’ale (Israel)
363 views
Israel
Choreographed by Shmulik Gov-Ari 1986 “We will go up; we will not look back"
Nabrala je (Croatia)
Nabrala je (Croatia)
162 views
Croatia
Originally taught by Željko Jergan. The dance name translates as "the girl ...
Narino (Turkey)
Narino (Turkey)
780 views
Turkey
From the Black Sea Coast of northern Anatolia; taught by Ahmet Luleci. ...
Ne Klepeci Nanulama (Bosnia)
Ne Klepeci Nanulama (Bosnia)
364 views
Bosnia
Ne klepeæi nanulama (Neh kleh-PET-shee nah-noo-LAH-mah) means “Don't make ...
Neshikat Turkit / Turkish Kiss (Israel)
Neshikat Turkit / Turkish Kiss (Israel)
1,224 views
Israel
One-wall line dance Choreographed by Meir Shem Tov
Nitzmadnu (Israel)
Nitzmadnu (Israel)
250 views
Israel
"We Got Close" Choreographed by Rafi Ziv 2007
Një Bahçe O Me Portokalle (Albania)
Një Bahçe O Me Portokalle (Albania)
56 views
Albania
Originally choreographed and taught by Roberto Bagnoli. Janet Reineck ...
Nola (USA)
Nola (USA)
42 views
US
Nola is a novelty dance. Of unknown choreographer, the dance is done ...
Oglan Oglan (Turkey)
Oglan Oglan (Turkey)
438 views
Turkey
Taught by Ahmet Luleci at the virtual 2021 World Spring Camp. The title ...
Oj Dimitro Le (Bulgaria)
Oj Dimitro Le (Bulgaria)
145 views
Bulgaria
Oj Dimitro Le (oy dee-MEE-troh leh) is from Northwest Bulgaria that Yves ...
Oj Maju Maju (Ukraine)
Oj Maju Maju (Ukraine)
57 views
Ukraine
Taught in the USA by Ira Weisburd, Paul Collins, and others. Also taught in ...
Oj Ti Momče Ohrigjanče (Macedonia)
Oj Ti Momče Ohrigjanče (Macedonia)
21 views
Macedonia
Oj Ti Momče Ohrigjanče (OY tee MOHM-cheh OH-ree-DJAHN-cheh) translates to ...
Ooska Gookas (Armenia)
Ooska Gookas (Armenia)
10 views
Armenia
Introduced to the US by Rickey Holden. The song was sung by Roger ...
Opa Cupa (Rom/Serbia)
Opa Cupa (Rom/Serbia)
986 views
Serbia
Choreographed by Andy Bettis, taught by Steve Kotansky Music made famous by ...
Opincă (Romania)
Opincă (Romania)
85 views
Romania
A dance from Bucovina, originally taught by Sonia Dion and Cristian ...
Opincuța (Romania)
Opincuța (Romania)
44 views
Romania
Opincuţa is a fast Hora from the Balţi region. One of the remarkable ...
Ordog Utja (Hungary)
Ordog Utja (Hungary)
422 views
Hungary
Two-part dance similar to Romanian Alunelul Dance/music by the Csango ...
Ordu / Ordu’nun Isiklari (Turkey)
Ordu / Ordu’nun Isiklari (Turkey)
883 views
Turkey
Ordu'nun Işiklari means "the lights of Ordu". Ordu (also known as Vona) is ...
Oro Vlaška (Serbia)
Oro Vlaška (Serbia)
248 views
Serbia
Choreographed by Lee Otterholt, based on traditional steps he learned while ...
Oromnia (Romania)
Oromnia (Romania)
111 views
Romania
From the Muntenia region of southeastern Romania. The villages of Romania’s ...
Ovčepolsko Oro (Macedonia)
Ovčepolsko Oro (Macedonia)
17 views
Macedonia
Ovčepolsko (ohv-cheh-POHL-skoh), or Ovčepolsko Oro, is a dance form of the ...
Paidushko (Bulgaria)
Paidushko (Bulgaria)
673 views
Bulgaria
Basic Bulgarian dance; 10-count phrase, 3/8 rhythm, swinging arms. Paidusko ...
Papatya (Turkey)
Papatya (Turkey)
319 views
Turkey
Papatya (pah-PAHT-yah), meaning "Wildflower," is a women's dance from NE ...
Paraliakos (Greece)
Paraliakos (Greece)
127 views
Greece
Paraliakos (pah-rah-lee-ah-KOHSS) was learned by Lee Otterholt from ...
Passu Torrau (Italy)
Passu Torrau (Italy)
159 views
Italy
Passu Torrau (PAH-soo toh-RAU) comes from the vicinity of Nuoro (territory ...
Pata Pata (South Africa)
Pata Pata (South Africa)
5,411 views
South Africa
Popular line dance; 4-wall, 16 counts “Touch Touch" Music by "Mama Africa" ...
Paylaki Tamzara (Armenia)
Paylaki Tamzara (Armenia)
45 views
Armenia
Tamzara is known both as a song and as a dance. It is also a man’s name. As ...
Pazardžijska Kopanica (Bulgaria)
Pazardžijska Kopanica (Bulgaria)
260 views
Bulgaria
Pazardžijska Kopanica - Bulgaria "Kopanica line dance" from the region of ...
Pet Je Kumi (Croatia)
Pet Je Kumi (Croatia)
162 views
Croatia
From Međimurje, Croatia The title translates as "five countrywomen". ...
Pitpalaca (Romania)
Pitpalaca (Romania)
253 views
Romania
This dance is choreographed in a Roma style with music played by Taraful ...
Posadila Rozu (Russia)
Posadila Rozu (Russia)
40 views
Russia
Posadila Rozu (pah-sah-DEE-lah ROH-zhoo) is a love song of the Don Cossacks ...
Pravo Čepelarsko Horo (Bulgaria)
Pravo Čepelarsko Horo (Bulgaria)
41 views
Bulgaria
A variation on the basic Pravo Rodopsko Horo from the region around the ...
Prekid Kolo (Serbia)
Prekid Kolo (Serbia)
451 views
Serbia
The word "prekid" (preh-keed) means "pause." This dance was introduced b ...
Primavera en Salonico (Greece/Sephardic)
Primavera en Salonico (Greece/Sephardic)
402 views
Greece
Choreographed and taught by Steve Kotansky Based on a Greek Zebeikikos ...
Rakkas (Turkey)
Rakkas (Turkey)
403 views
Turkey
Rakkas means “female dancer.” Presented by Ahmet Lüleci at the 1999 ...
Rapatma (Turkey)
Rapatma (Turkey)
202 views
Turkey
Rapatma (RAH-paht-mah) is from an area northeast of Anatolia. It is from ...
Ratevka (Macedonia)
Ratevka (Macedonia)
192 views
Macedonia
Originally taught by Pece Atanasovski, Dick Crum (and others) Dance notes...
Razvivaj Dobro (Bulgaria)
Razvivaj Dobro (Bulgaria)
13 views
Bulgaria
Razvivaj Dobro freely translates into "may life unfold well" and can be ...
Retko Kolo or Krnjevacko Kolo (Serbia)
Retko Kolo or Krnjevacko Kolo (Serbia)
232 views
Serbia
Taught by Bata Marčetić at the 2021 Texa-Kolo Festival and the 2014 Lyrids ...
Roata Femeilor (Romania)
Roata Femeilor (Romania)
76 views
Romania
Roata Femeilor (ROAH-tuh fa-MAEE-lohr) comes from Maramureq and is ...
Robin Ddiog (Wales)
Robin Ddiog (Wales)
29 views
English (UK)
In Wales, the dance is a Circassian circle couple dance. In North America, ...
Rokdim Yechefim (Israel)
Rokdim Yechefim (Israel)
1,329 views
Israel
"Dancing Barefoot” Choreographed by Smulik Gov Ari 1992; Music by Yehuda Poliker
Rokoko Kolo (Croatia - Serbia)
Rokoko Kolo (Croatia – Serbia)
689 views
Croatia,Serbia
This is a dance by Croatians who lived in Vojvoda in Serbia. The dance was ...
Rona (Israel)
Rona (Israel)
524 views
Israel
Choreographed by Sefi Aviv 1987 Music by Samir Shukri
Rumelaj (Macedonia)
Rumelaj (Macedonia)
1,505 views
Macedonia
Originally taught by Pece Atnovski and Atanas Koloravski as Jeni Jol Danced ...
Rustemul (Romania)
Rustemul (Romania)
301 views
Romania
Rusternul (Roo-STEH-mool) is from the region of Muntenia, southern Romania. ...
Sabrali Sa Se, Sabrali (Bulgaria)
Sabrali Sa Se, Sabrali (Bulgaria)
66 views
Bulgaria
Dance from the Western Rhodopes where there are strong concentrations of ...
Sadi Moma (Bulgaria)
Sadi Moma (Bulgaria)
461 views
Bulgaria
Two part Bulgarian dance, in SQQ rhythm From southwestern Bulgaria, Pirin ...
Sadil Be Stajko (Bulgaria)
Sadil Be Stajko (Bulgaria)
82 views
Bulgaria
This basic and popular Rodopsko Horo is traditionally performed to the ...
Saint John River (Scotland, Canada)
Saint John River (Scotland, Canada)
29 views
Canada,Scotland
This Scottish dance was composed in Canada by Prudence Edwards of ...
Salamati (Israel)
Salamati (Israel)
466 views
Israel
Choreographed by Gadi Bitton 2005 “Cheers"
Salty Dog Rag (USA)
Salty Dog Rag (USA)
855 views
US
The Salty Dog Rag is an American schottische dance described by the lyrics ...
Samodiva (Bulgaria)
Samodiva (Bulgaria)
220 views
Bulgaria
Taught by Lee Otterholt, originally taught (choreographed?) by Ventzi ...
Sandansko Horo (Bulgaria)
Sandansko Horo (Bulgaria)
849 views
Bulgaria
Introduced by Yves Moreau in 1969 Alternating bars of 9/16 (QQQS) and 13/16 ...
Sarna from Żywiec (Poland)
Sarna from Żywiec (Poland)
183 views
Poland
Sarna is a dance done by the Żywiec “gorale” (mountaineers) from the Beskid ...
Şaşkın (Turkey)
Şaşkın (Turkey)
333 views
Turkey
The name means “bewildered” or “silly.” Introduced at the 2001 Stockton ...
Savila Se Bela Loza (Serbia)
Savila Se Bela Loza (Serbia)
90 views
Serbia
Savila Se Bela Loza (SAH-vee-lah Seh-BEH-lah-LOH-zah) is translated to mean ...
Sej Sej Bob (Bulgaria)
Sej Sej Bob (Bulgaria)
34 views
Bulgaria
Sej Sej Bob (say say bahp), which refers to planting beans, is a type of ...
Seljancica (Croatia)
Seljancica (Croatia)
68 views
Croatia
Seljančica Kolo or Djačko Kolo also called "Students' Kolo," remains one of ...
Sestorka (Serbia)
Sestorka (Serbia)
807 views
Serbia
Introduced by Dick Crum From East Serbia “Dance in Six"
Setnja (Serbia)
Setnja (Serbia)
735 views
Serbia
2-part Serbian dance from Sumadija; "promenade/ walking / stroll”. Beloved ...
Shalom Aleinu (Israeli)
Shalom Aleinu (Israeli)
592 views
Israel
Choreographed by Shmulik Gov-Ari 1998 “Peace will come upon us and on ...
Shantel (Romania, Rom)
Shantel (Romania, Rom)
807 views
Roma,Romania
Shantel (shann-TEHL) is named after Shantel, the stage name for Stefan ...
Shatagi Shoror (Armenia)
Shatagi Shoror (Armenia)
35 views
Armenia
"Shoror" from Shatag. Shoror literally means a to-and-fro movement of the ...
Shav El Admati (Israel)
Shav El Admati (Israel)
211 views
Israel
This dance was choreographed in 1981 by Gabi Moti and has recently ...
She’Keshe’Navo (Israel)
She’Keshe’Navo (Israel)
608 views
Israel
Choreographed by Avi Peretz 1986 “When We Return"
Shir al Etz (Israeli)
Shir al Etz (Israeli)
825 views
Israel
Choreographed by Yaakov Mariyom 1983 In 3/4 rhythm; to a Yiddish/Ladino ...
Siksara (Turkey)
Siksara (Turkey)
284 views
Turkey
Originally taught by Ahmet Lüleci. Sıksara means "often cross". Dance notes...
Siriul (Romania)
Siriul (Romania)
25 views
Romania
Siriu is the name of a small river crossing the wonderful region of Siriu ...
Širto (Macedonia)
Širto (Macedonia)
287 views
Macedonia
This dance, which is essentially identical to the Greek dance Syrtos. Is ...
Sitna Baluca (Bulgaria)
Sitna Baluca (Bulgaria)
167 views
Bulgaria
Sitna Baluca (SEET-nah bah-LOO-tsah) or "a little meddling" acknowledges ...
Sitno Severnjaško Horo (Bulgaria)
Sitno Severnjaško Horo (Bulgaria)
331 views
Bulgaria
Originally taught in the US by Jaap Leegwater, who learned it form Jordan ...
Smiljana (Bulgaria)
Smiljana (Bulgaria)
68 views
Bulgaria
Smilyana (smihl-YAH-nah) was choreographed by Daniela Ivanova. She used the ...
Snošti Minah, Kate (Bulgaria)
Snošti Minah, Kate (Bulgaria)
32 views
Bulgaria
This is a version of the traditional dance Širto choreographed by Iliana ...
Somogyi Karikazo (Hungary)
Somogyi Karikazo (Hungary)
308 views
Hungary
Somogyi Karikazo is a girls' dance from Somogy district, southern Hungary. ...
Stamena (Bulgaria)
Stamena (Bulgaria)
15 views
Bulgaria
This belongs to the category of modern, choreographed folk dances such as ...
Stâpil Dobri (Bulgaria)
Stâpil Dobri (Bulgaria)
83 views
Bulgaria
Originally taught by Jaap Leegwater, who learned it from Ivan Gavrilov. The ...
Steppin' Out (US)
Steppin’ Out (US)
50 views
US
Novelty US solo line dance. It can also be done in a circle or in couples. ...
Stockton Goralski (Poland)
Stockton Goralski (Poland)
269 views
Poland
Góralski ze Stoctonu (goo-RAHL-skee zeh stahk-TOH-noo) or Stockton Goralski ...
Strumička Petorka (Macedonia)
Strumička Petorka (Macedonia)
206 views
Macedonia
Strumička Petorka (STROO-meech-kah PEH-tor-kah) is a choreography of ...
Svatba (Bulgaria, Macedonia)
Svatba (Bulgaria, Macedonia)
703 views
Bulgaria,Macedonia
Svatba (SVAHT-bah) means "wedding." The source for this dance is Belcho ...
Svornato (Bulgaria)
Svornato (Bulgaria)
105 views
Bulgaria
Taught by Iliana Bozhanova at the 2021 Stockton Folk Dance Camp. She ...
Swedish Finn Mixer (Sweden)
Swedish Finn Mixer (Sweden)
55 views
Sweden
Originally taught by Edward Gollar, who learned it at the Festival in ...
Sweet Girl (Armenian American)
Sweet Girl (Armenian American)
682 views
Armenia,US
Popular Armenian-American dance introduced by Tom Bozigian in 1960,12-count ...
Syrtos Samothrakis (Greece)
Syrtos Samothrakis (Greece)
795 views
Greece
Sytos Samothrakis (seer-TOHS sah-moh-THRAH-kees), meaning Syrtos from ...
Taï Taï (Greece)
Taï Taï (Greece)
40 views
Greece
Taï Taï (TAHY TAHY) of Thessaly, Greece is a specific a cappella song/dance ...
Takanata (Bulgaria)
Takanata (Bulgaria)
613 views
Bulgaria
Tâkanata (TUH-kah-nah-tah), observed at the August 1971 Koprivsvtica ...
Tankosava (Serbia)
Tankosava (Serbia)
98 views
Serbia
Tankosava is a Serbian dance similar to Šetnja with additions, done to nice ...
Tapan Cuka (Macedonia)
Tapan Cuka (Macedonia)
231 views
Macedonia
Presented at Stockton Folk Dance Camp 2018, Tapan Cuka (TAH-pahn CHOO-kah) ...
Ţarina De La Abrud (Romania)
Ţarina De La Abrud (Romania)
87 views
Romania
This circle dance (tsah-REE-nah deh lah ah-BROOD) was introduced by Mihai ...
Tessera Matia Dhio Kardhies (Greece)
Tessera Matia Dhio Kardhies (Greece)
59 views
Greece
A song/dance from the Asia Minor town of Artaki (now Erdek) on the Sea of ...
Tik (Greece)
Tik (Greece)
1,610 views
Greece
Pontic dance; can be done in 7/8, 5/8 or 9/16 rhythm
Tikho nad Richkoyu (Ukraine)
Tikho nad Richkoyu (Ukraine)
268 views
Ukraine
This line dance is a contemporary choreography set to a folk song. The name ...
Tin Tin Tini Mini Hanım (Kurdish)
Tin Tin Tini Mini Hanım (Kurdish)
30 views
Kurdistan
Originally introduced to folk dancers by Tom Bozegian, who learned it in ...
Tino Mori (Macedonia)
Tino Mori (Macedonia)
839 views
Macedonia
Macedonian dance in 7/8 rhythm, introduced by Atanas Koloravski "Tino" is a ...
To Milo (Greece)
To Milo (Greece)
579 views
Greece
Introduced by Tineke van Geel Music by Giorgos Dalaras “The Apple" Dance notes...
Trabzoni Bar (Armenia)
Trabzoni Bar (Armenia)
283 views
Armenia
The dance is from Trabzond, which is now in Turkey. The dance was ...
Trava Trava (Greece)
Trava Trava (Greece)
40 views
Greece
Trava Trava (TRAH-vah TRAH-vah) (move on or travel on) was presented by ...
Trei Păzeşte Bătrânesc (Romania)
Trei Păzeşte Bătrânesc (Romania)
514 views
Romania
Trei Păzeşte Bătrânesc was originally taught by Sunni Bloland. This dance ...
Tricot (Brittany, France)
Tricot (Brittany, France)
646 views
France
“To knit together" From the region of Brittany, a combination of 2 popular ...
Triti Pati (Bulgaria)
Triti Pati (Bulgaria)
293 views
Bulgaria
Originally taught by Dick Crum, also taught by Denis Boxell. Dance notes...
Tsotso - Aloniotikos (Greece)
Tsotso – Aloniotikos (Greece)
36 views
Greece
This dance originates in the village of Alona (formerly Armensko) in the ...
Tumbalalaika (Israel)
Tumbalalaika (Israel)
949 views
Israel
One-wall line dance choreographed by Rivka Sturman Russian/Yiddish song Tum ...
Tzadik Katamar (Israel)
Tzadik Katamar (Israel)
120 views
Israel
Tzadik Katamar (tsah-DEEK kah-tah-MAR) is translated as "Righteousness ...
Tzena Tzena (Israel)
Tzena Tzena (Israel)
1,157 views
Israel
Title means “Come Out, Come Out" "Go forth, daughters (and see soldiers in ...
Tzil Zugim (Israel)
Tzil Zugim (Israel)
386 views
Israel
2-part Israeli dance, with clapping and snapping "Gong Tune" - choregraphed ...
U Kruševo Ogin Gori (Macedonia)
U Kruševo Ogin Gori (Macedonia)
25 views
Macedonia
U Kruševo Ogin Gori (In Krusevo a fire burns) was introduced by Dennis ...
Üç Kiz Bir Ana (Turkey)
Üç Kiz Bir Ana (Turkey)
460 views
Turkey
Originally taught by Ahmet Lüleci. The dance is from the town of Artvin, ...
Vaklaj Vaklaj (Bulgaria)
Vaklaj Vaklaj (Bulgaria)
33 views
Bulgaria
Originally taught in the USA by Jaap Leegwater. Dance notes...
Valle e Dardhes (Albania)
Valle e Dardhes (Albania)
276 views
Albania
Yves Moreau, Albanian group at Heritage '97. The dance was presented by ...
Valle E Qemalit (Albania)
Valle E Qemalit (Albania)
278 views
Albania
Choreographed by Ben Koopmanschap, also taught by Lee Otterholt. Dance Notes...
Valle Pogonishte (Albania)
Valle Pogonishte (Albania)
1,329 views
Albania
Based on Albanian pogonishte step. Choreographed and taught by Yves Moreau. ...
Valle Toskerishte (Albania)
Valle Toskerishte (Albania)
596 views
Albania
Taught in the USA by Lee Otterholt and Steve Kotansky, who learned it from ...
Vallja e Pllanes (Albania)
Vallja e Pllanes (Albania)
1,645 views
Albania
Taught by Steve Kotansky at the Veselo Festival 2020, in Eugene, Oregon. ...
Vallje Hajde Merre Fürken (Albania)
Vallje Hajde Merre Fürken (Albania)
81 views
Albania
Dance choreographed by Steve Kotansky. Title means Literally "go fetch your ...
Vals Agur (Israel)
Vals Agur (Israel)
376 views
Israel
Originally a couple dance, but also danced in line format Choregraphed by ...
Ve David Yefe Einayim (Israel)
Ve David Yefe Einayim (Israel)
685 views
Israel
Ve David Yefe Einayim - Teach & Dance Instructor: Rikudei Am Singer:Yuval ...
Vidinsko Horo (Bulgaria)
Vidinsko Horo (Bulgaria)
345 views
Bulgaria
Vidinsko horo (VEE-deen-skoh hoh-ROH), is an arrangement of traditional ...
Vikivaki (Iceland)
Vikivaki (Iceland)
46 views
Iceland
Vikivaki, the national dance of Iceland, is an old ring dance that has been ...
Vlaško (Bulgaria)
Vlaško (Bulgaria)
539 views
Bulgaria
Vlaško (VLAIASH-koh) is a Vlach dance from N. Bulgaria. It was learned by ...
Vlaško Za Pojas (Serbia)
Vlaško Za Pojas (Serbia)
287 views
Serbia
Originally taught by Ciga Despotovic, but recently retaught widely by Lee ...
Vodarki Oro (Macedonia)
Vodarki Oro (Macedonia)
464 views
Macedonia
This is a Medley of dances from Ovčepol that were put together by Atanas ...
Vranjanka (Sano Duso) (Serbia)
Vranjanka (Sano Duso) (Serbia)
442 views
Serbia
Vranjanka was learned in Yugoslavia by Richard Crum who introduced it at ...
Vrapčeto (Bulgaria)
Vrapčeto (Bulgaria)
89 views
Bulgaria
Vrapcheto (VRAHP-cheh-toh), a line dance from the repertoire of the Pioneer ...
Vrni Se Vrni (Macedonia)
Vrni Se Vrni (Macedonia)
44 views
Macedonia
Vrni Se Vrni (Ver-nee See Ver-nee) is translated as "Come back, come back". ...
Vulpiuta (Romania)
Vulpiuta (Romania)
256 views
Romania
Vu1pita (voo1-PEE-tsah) meaning"The Little Fox,"comes from the Oltenia ...
W Moim Ogródecku (Poland)
W Moim Ogródecku (Poland)
59 views
Poland
W Moim Ogródecku (VUH MO-yem oh-gruh-DETS-kuh), also spelled W Moim ...
Winds on the Tor (England)
Winds on the Tor (England)
94 views
English (UK)
Winds on the Tor (a "World" dance) This is a modern Sacred Circle dance ...
Ya Da Kalinushku Lomala (Russia)
Ya Da Kalinushku Lomala (Russia)
446 views
Russia
Girl's dance; cermonial song of the Cossacks "I have harvested kalina" ...
Ya Raya (Israel)
Ya Raya (Israel)
629 views
Israel
This dance is an excellent example of cultural mixing and fluidity that ...
Yagmur Yagar (Turkey)
Yagmur Yagar (Turkey)
383 views
Turkey
This women's dance is from Trakya in the northwestern part of Turkey, done ...
Yar Ko Parag (Armenia)
Yar Ko Parag (Armenia)
427 views
Armenia
Originally taught by Tineke van Geel. Also widely taught by Lee Otterholt. ...
Zaplanjski Čačak (Serbia)
Zaplanjski Čačak (Serbia)
45 views
Serbia
This is a member of the large cacak family which comes from the small ...
Zek Zek Dadumle (Serbia/Macedonia/Rom)
Zek Zek Dadumle (Serbia/Macedonia/Rom)
848 views
Macedonia,Roma,Serbia
Introduced by Steve Kotansky Cocek-style dance done throughout the Balkans ...
Zemer Atik (Israel)
Zemer Atik (Israel)
1,256 views
Israel
"Ancient Song" - lyrics say when we "raise our glasses together, our eyes ...
Zensko Kapansko Horo (Bulgaria)
Zensko Kapansko Horo (Bulgaria)
566 views
Bulgaria
Zensko Kapansko Horo (ZHEHN-skoh KAH-pahn-skoh Hoh-ROH) A dance from ...
Žensko Svatbarsko Oro (Macedonia, Bulgaria)
Žensko Svatbarsko Oro (Macedonia, Bulgaria)
28 views
Bulgaria,Macedonia
A women's dance from the region of Goce Delcevv (Nevrokop) done at weddings ...
Zimushka (Russia)
Zimushka (Russia)
47 views
Russia
Originally choreographed by Hennie Konings in 1998 and also taught in the ...
Zoi (Netherlands, Greece)
Zoi (Netherlands, Greece)
46 views
Greece,Netherlands
Choreographed and taught by Tineke and Maurits Van Geel. The title ...
Zonradikos (Greece)
Zonradikos (Greece)
289 views
Greece
Basic dance from Greek Thrace, similar to a Bulgarian Pravo