Folk Dance VideosThis entry was posted in News on April 23, 2020 by folkdance Search by dance name… 346 videos found Abdala (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Abdala (AHB-dah-lah), sometimes known as Vlasko Dajcovo, was learned by ... Adama V’Shamayim (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Gadi Bitton 2008 “Earth and Sky” Adir Adirim (Israel) Israel Choreographed and taught by Gadi Bitton. Also widely taught by Roberto ... Adje Jano (Serbia) Serbia Traditional Serbian dance from Kosovo “Come on Jana, let’s dance the kolo". ... Agir Halay (Turkey) Turkey Taught by Ahmet Luleci “Slow Dance" Al Gemali (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Moshe Eskayo 1971 “On my camel” Music by N. Sharabi. Dance ... Al Sadenu (Israel) Israel "Over the Field” - "Evening has descended over plowed field and garden; in ... Alunelu (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Alunelu (ah-loo-NEH-loo) was originally introduced by Daniela Ivanova. This ... Alunelul (Romania) Romania Alunelul means "Little Hazlenut" 2/4 meter. This dance was introduced by ... Alunelul Batut (Romania) Romania Originally taught in the US by Eugenia Popescu-Judetz. Alunelul de la Urzica (Romania) Romania From the village of Urzica 4/4 meter Originally taught by Sunni Bloland. ... Ambee Dageetz (Armenia/US) Armenia,US “Armenian Turn” Armenian shuffle dance with full turns Taught by Tom Bozigian Amos Moses (USA) US This individual dance, to music sung by Jerry Reed, has seen some ... Apáno Stin Triandafillá (Greece) Greece Taught by Joe Graziosi at Texa-Kolo 2020. This is a tune-specific dance ... Arabim Fellahi (Turkey) Turkey Arabım Fellahi (AH-rah-buhm feh-lah-HEE ) means “my Arabic farmer.” This ... Arap (Turkey) Turkey Taught by Ahmet Lüleci. Not to be confused with the Macedonian dance Arap, ... Arcanul Batrinesc (Romania) Romania Arcanul Batrinesc (ahr-kah-NOOL BUH-trehn-ehsk) belongs to a family of ... Armenian Miserlou (Armenia/US) Armenia,US From the Armenian/American diaspora community in Racine, Wisconsin. Taught ... Arnautsko Horo (Macedonia) Macedonia Macedonian Dance choreographed and taught by Yves Moreau. The music is ... At Va’ani (Israel) Israel At Va'ani (AHT Vah-ahn-EE, meaning You and I) was composed by Danny Uziel ... Athela Mou (Greece, Roma) Greece,Roma Maurits van Geel choreographed the dance based on traditional steps for a ... Ayuma Bechar Hamor (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Amnon Sha'uli in 1983. Also taught by Ya'akov Eden. The ... B’har Hagilboa (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Sefi Aviv 1986 "On Mount Gilboa” Bačvanka (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Bâčvanka is arranged from traditional steps by Jaap Leegwater. This is a ... Bal in de Straat – Dancing In The Street (Belgium, US) Belgium,US Bal in da Straat (BARE uhn dad STRAHT) is a progressive dance from Belgium. ... Balada Lemayan (Israel) Israel "A ballad to spring”. Choreographer: Shlomo Maman 1983 Banu Le’haeir Et Ha’Eir (Israel) Israel Choreographer: Viktor Gabay Bat Tsurim (Israeli) Israel Choregraphed by Yoav Ashriel 1967 "Daughter of the Rock" Bavno Oro (Macedonia) Macedonia Beautiful three-part Macedonian dance. "Slow Dance" - originally taught by ... Be Pundak Katan (Israel) Israel Choregraphed by Avi Perez 1988 "In a Small Tavern” About a sea captain with ... Belasicko (Macedonia) Macedonia Belasičko (BELL-ah-SEETCH-koh) is a line dance originating from the town of ... Belčova Tropanka (Bulgaria) Bulgaria One of the many variations on the dance Tropanka, widespread throughout ... Beleilot Hakayitz (Israel) Israel Beleilot Hakayitz Hachamim (Hot Summer Nights) - Israeli folk dance by ... Bicak (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Popular dance from Pirin (SW Bulgaria) Taught by Yves Moreau who learned it ... Bingeol (Armenia) Armenia Bingeol (BIHN-guhl) is the name of a village in former West Armenia (now ... Blagoevgradsko Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria The name of the music and dance means simply “(round) dance from ... 01:48 Boereasca de la Goicea (Romania) Romania This version origially taught by Theodor Vasilescu. Also taught by Maurits ... Boker (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Shmulik Gov Ari 1997 “Morning" Bordeiașul (Romania) Romania Taught by Theodor and Lia Vasilescu. Also taught by Nico Hilferink and ... Brestaška Rŭčenica (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Brestaška Rŭčenica (breh-STAHSH-kah ruh-cheh-NEE-tsah) is a dance of the ... Bučimiš (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Bučimiš was learned by Dennis Boxell in Bulgaria and presented by him at ... Bufcansko Oro (Macedonia) Macedonia Women's dance from the Macedonian village of Buf, region of Bitola 2/4 ... Busuiocul (Romania) Romania The title translates as "The Basil". This dance was taught at the Phoenix ... Camceto (Macedonia) Macedonia Čamčeto or Chamcheto (CHAHM-cheh-toh), meaning small boat, was described in ... Čapkan Dimčo (Macedonia) Macedonia Čapkan Dimčo. Originally taught by Atanas Kolarovski, Olga Sandolowich, or ... Cazino (Romania, Roma) Roma,Romania Rom dance from Muntenia, Romania presented by Sonia Dion & Cristian ... Celebinsko Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Celebinsko Horo, Bulgarian folk dance from Trakia region, Bulgaria. ... Cetvorka (Macedonia) Macedonia Četvorka (CHET-vohr-kah) means "In Fours." The dance was presented at the ... Charleston Madison (US) US The Charleston Madison is a 3-part line dance popularized by Richard ... Chibuk Ba’Chashecha (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Oren Ashkenazi 2007 “A Hug in the Darkness" Chikulata Chikita (Greece, Roma) Greece,Roma Choreographed and arranged by Susan Kotansky Music by Giorgo Zanthiotis Cicovata (Bulgaria) Bulgaria From the Vidin area, Northwest Bulgaria Taught by Steve Kotansky based on ... Cigansko Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria There are many dances called Cigansko. This one is a variant of the dance ... Cije E One Mome (Macedonia) Macedonia This is a wedding dance from the Kočani area of Macedonia. It is danced ... Cine Are Noroc Are (Romania, Roma) Roma,Romania Introduced by Maurits van Geel and also taught by Roberto Bagnol and Ira ... Ciuleandra (Romania) Romania Mihai David presented Ciuleandra (choo-LAN-druh) at the 1972 Kolo Festival ... Corlu Aroman (Romania) Romania Corlu Aroman (KOHR-loo ah-roh-MAHN) means Aroman Dance, or dance of the ... Dado La Dado ( Aromani , Romania) Romania Originally taught by Nico Hilferink. Nico taught the dance under both the ... Dafino Vino (Macedonia) Macedonia This is the version taught in the US by Iliana Bozhanova. There are other ... Daichovo Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria “Dajco’s dance” Originally from North Bulgaria; danced throughout the ... Damat Halayi (Turkey) Turkey Damat Halayı translates as Groom Dance, and indeed it is a popular dance at ... Dana (Romania) Roma,Romania In the Romanian folk repertoire are found many modern dances with Eastern ... Dans Țigănesc (Romania) Romania Taught by Theodor Vasilescu and Michael Ginsburg. The title means "Romani ... Darkeinu (Israeli) Israel Choreographed by Gadi Biton 2002 Music by Sarit Vino-Elad and Chani ... Daronee Yerker Yev Barer (Armenia) Armenia From the Daron region of Western Armenia. The traditional dance associated ... David Melech Israel (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Shmulik Gov Ari 2007; music composed & sung by Chava ... Davorike Dajke (Serbia) Serbia Davorike Dajke was presented by Miroslav Marcetio at Mainwoods Dance Camp ... De Secerat (Romania) Romania De secerat (deh seh-tcheh-RAHT) is a dance from Maramureş,Romania, and is a ... Dedo Mili Dedo (Macedonia) Macedonia Dedo Mili Dedo (DEH-doh mee-lee DEH-doh) originated in Gradmanci in the ... 02:35 Denjovo Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Originally taught in the US by Yves Moreau who learned it from Stefan ... Devetorka (Balkan) Bulgaria,Macedonia,Serbia Commonly danced throughout Macedonia, Serbia, and Bulgaria In 9/8 rhythm (QQQS) Devojko Mari Hubava (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Devojko Mâri Hubava (DEH-voigh-koh MUHR-ee OO-bah-vah), taught by Yves ... Dimitrija (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Dimitrija (dee-mee-TREE-yah), from Sandanski, was learned in Petrich near ... Do Tri Pâti (Bulgaria) Macedonia This dance is is from the village of Gradište in Pavlikenski district. ... Dobrudjanska Pandela (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Dobrudjanska Pandela is a dance from Dobrudja, northeastern Bulgaria, ... Dobrudžanska Râka (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Introduced to North America by Camille Brochu, who learned it from the ... Dobrudzanski Buenek (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Taught by Yves Moreau Dončevo (Macedonia) Macedonia Originally arranged and taught by Atanas Kolarovski. Recently retaught by ... Dospatsko Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Dospatsko Horo (doha-Paht-skoh hoh-ROH) was learned by Yves Moreau in ... Draganinata (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Draganinata, circle dance from Trakia region, Bulgaria. Presented by the ... Dramskoto (Bulgaria) Bulgaria An urban dance from the early 20th century done to a well-known song, Dujni ... Drjanovska Ruchenitsa 1 (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Introduced to the US by Yves Moreau in the late 1990s. Known as "Drjanovska ... Dzangurica (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Introduced by Yves Moreau 1972 From the village of Dzangura in the Pirin ... Ec Ec (Albania) Albania This is a dance in the Arbëreshë style composed by Roberto Bagnoli to the ... Eilat (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Shmulik Gov Ari 1992 Eilat is the southern-most city in Israeli Elerinka (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Elerinka(eh-lehr-EEN-kah) is a women's dance from the Pirin Mountains in ... Elmaların Yongası (Turkey) Turkey Spoon dance from Konya in central Turkey, originally taught by Ahmet ... Enigma (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Roberto Haddon 2001 "My enigma, my torture, I feel in love ... Eretz Eretz (Israel) Israel Simple two-part dance; Eretz means "land" -- music & lyrics by Shaike ... Eretz Yisrael Yaffa (Israel) Israel Circle dance, waltz rhythm; by Yankele Levi 1980 "Israel is beautiful, ... Erev Ba (Israel) Israel Erev Ba (air-ehv bah) means "Evening Comes." This version was composed by ... Ersko Kolo (Serbia) Serbia Ersko Kolo (AIR-skoh KOH-loh) was introduced at the University of the ... Eten Bamidbar (Israel) Israel Eten Bamidbar was choreographed by Yankale Levy in 1957. The title ... Etere (Greece) Greece Pontic Greek dance taught by Kyriakos Moisidis at a 2021 virtual EEFC ... Etze Li Ha’Shuka (Israel) Israel Dance Name: Etze Li Ha'Shuka (The Market Song) Creation Year: 2019 Shape: ... Fatiše Kolo (Serbia) Serbia Line dance from South Serbia originally presented by Dick Crum or Anatol ... Gaida (Romania) Romania Originally taught by Theodor Vasilescu, who learned the dance from George ... Garoon | Karoun (Armenia) Armenia Karoun (kah-ROON), which means 'springtime', was presented by Tom Bozigian ... Gocino Kolo (Serbia) Serbia GOCINO KOLO (GOHT-see-noh KOH-loh) is an arrangement of steps by Bora ... Godečki Čačak (Serbia/Bulgaria) Bulgaria,Serbia Godečki Čačak, a line dance from the Serbian-Bulgarian border area, was ... 02:48 Gorani (Armenia) Armenia Introduced to the US by Tineke Van Geel, who learned it from Artushat ... Gori More (Serbian American) Serbia,US Gori More (GO-ree MO-reh) is a Serbian-American dance apparently created by ... Gras Kalo Kolo (Serbia/Rom) Roma,Serbia Gras Kalo (GRAHSS-kah-loh) means Black Horse. This Rom style dance was ... Gugutkino Oro (Macedonia) Macedonia Gugutkino Oro, both dance and song, is from the northern part of Macedonia. ... Gülli (Turkey) Turkey Gulli (guh-LEEH) is a woman's name translated as "the one with the rose." ... Ha Shoshana Porachat (Israel) Israel “The Rose is Blooming”. Music is a Ladino melody ("Los Bilbilicos"). ... Halev (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Gadi Bitton 2014 "The Heart" Harishut (Israel) Israel Yemenite-style circle dance by Margalit Oved 1959 "The Permit" Hashachar (Israel) Israel “Dawn" Choreographed by Shlomo Bachar 1972. Dance notes... Hashual (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Rivka Sturman, 1950. Hashual (The Fox). Surrey ... Haskovsko (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Haskovsko (hahs-KOHV-skoh) (Indze Prez Gora Varvese) The name translates as ... Hayde Gidelum (Turkey) Turkey Hayde Gidelum, Turkish Black Sea dance from Ahmet Lulec. The title ... Heyamo (Turkey) Turkey Laz work song from the Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. Heyamo was ... Hineh Ma Tov (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Rivka Sturman 1951. Music is a traditional Ashkenazic ... Hineh Ma Tov (Line Dance) (Israel) Israel The words for Hineh Ma Tov come from Psalm 133, and have been set to a ... Hopa Hopa (Albania) Albania Modern folk song, with traditional steps introduced & arranged by Steve ... Hora Agadati (Israel) Israel Hora Agadati (HOR-ah ah-gah-DAH-tee) is one of the earliest Israeli dances. ... Hora Anton Pann (Romania) Romania Beautiful Rumanian circle dance, transcribed the Anton Pann in the 19th ... Hora Boereasca (Romania) Romania This Hora Boereasca was originally introduced in the US by Sunni Bloland, ... Hora ca la Caval (Romania) Romania The same music is used for the dance Hora de la Rişipiţi taught by Sunni ... Hora Ca La Mahala (Romania) Romania Not to be confused with Hora Din Mahala, which is a different dance done to ... Hora Chassidit (Israel) Israel “Hassidic Dance" Choreographed by Rivka Sturman 1966 Hora de la Gorj (Romania) Romania Arranged by Bianca de Jong in 2011 out of traditional steps to fit this ... Hora De La Soroca (Romania) Romania Soroca, a town of some 40,000 inhabitants on the banks of the Nistru River, ... Hora de Mina (Romania) Romania Hora de Mina (HOH-rah day MUH-nuh) was learned by Mihai David while he was ... Hora de Munte (Romania) Romania Hora de Munte (HOH-rah deh MOON-the) was introduced to North America by ... Hora din Campie (Romania) Romania Hora din Câmpie, meaning "Dance from the countryside", is a circle dance ... Hora din Humor (Romania) Romania From Bucovina, Romania. Originally presented by Sonia Dion and Cristian ... Hora din Tudora (Romania) Romania Presented by Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu, Lyrids Folk Festival 2017. ... Hora Dupa Anton Pann (Romania) Romania Theodor Vasilescu reconstructed this dance from the musicologist Anton ... Hora Femeilor (Romania) Romania Women's dance from the regions of Oltenia and Muntenia Hora Mare ("big ... Hora Lautareasca Din Dolj (Romania) Romania From Southern Rumania (Oltenia), known for its liveliness and joie de vivre ... Hora Mare Bucovineana (Romania) Romania 3-part circle dance, from the region of Moldova 6/8 rhythm This is the ... Hora Medura (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Yo'av Ashriel 1963; "Campfire Hora” "We came with nothing; ... Hora Miresii (Romania) Romania “Bride’s Dance” from Bihor, Transylvania Presented by Nico Hilerink. Dance ... Hora Nouraș (Romania) Romania This dance was arranged out of traditional Hora Mare steps by Steve ... Horă Nuntașilor (Romania) Romania Hora Nuntașilor (HOH-rah noon-TAH-chee-lohr) was presented by Sonia Dion & ... Hora Or (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Danny Hayman, but widely taught in the US by Shlomo ... Hora Veche (Romania) Romania Two-part Romanian dance, in 4/4 rhythm; “Old Dance" From Muntenia; taught ... Horon – Alta Es La Luna (Ladino, Sephardic Jewish Greece) Greece Introduced by Steve Kotansky, this dance is based on steps done in Kastoria ... Hot Pretzels (USA) US Taught by Richard Powers at the virtual 2021 Winter Stockton Folk Dance ... Hoy Memo (Kurdistan/Turkey) Kurdistan,Turkey Song about a mother mourning the death of her son Memo. Introduced by Ahmet ... I Love a Rainy Night (US) US Dance Choreographed by Iris M. Mooney. Dance notes... Alternate Videos ... Idam ne Idam (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Idam, ne Idam (EE-dahm, neh EE-dahrn) was choreographed by Yves Moreau ... Il Cantico Delle Creature (Italy/USA) Italy,US Il Cantico Delle Creature was choreographed by Brigitte Stufkens-Geerlings. ... Imate Li Vino (Macedonia) Macedonia Imate Li Vino (EE-mah-teh lee VEE-noh) is a popular song from the Strumica ... În Grădina Lui Ion (Romania) Romania Originally taught by Theodora and Lia Vasilescu. The title translates as ... Ina Ina (Romania) Romania Ina Ina(EE-nahEE-nah),meaning"Come Come", is from the Aroman community of ... Inaduna (Turkey) Turkey Ìnaduna (IHN-nah DOO-nah) means “against the will or nevertheless” and is a ... Indijski Cocek (Rom/Macedonia) Macedonia,Roma Indijski Čoček (IN0dee-skee CHOH-check), meaning East Indian Čoček, is a ... Išu Byala Nedo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Išu Byala Nedo (EE-shu BYAH-lah NEH-doh) includes the vocal: "Hey, you girl ... Ivanice (Macedonia) Macedonia Lovely one-pattern Macedonian dance in SQQ rhythm. First presented in the ... Ja Dojdi Libe or Jamušak (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Originally taught by Iliana Bozhanova at a Sept 2019 workshop in Tucson. ... Jacob’s Ladder / Sulan Ya’Akov (Israel) Israel Popular circle dance, 2 parts; rhythm 2/4, then 6/8 Choregraphed by ... Jaimalé (France/Israel) France,Israel Choreographed by Arian Butel. The song and dance were inspired by the 2020 ... Jaimale (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Ariene Butel 2020 Music by Andriamad “I like to go" Jiana de la Tilisca Romania The couple dance category covers an impressive number of dances in ... Jianul de la Slănic (Romania) Romania Originally taught by Theodor Vasilescu. Also taught by Bianca de Jong. The ... Jo Jon | Zhora Bar (Armenia) Armenia This dance was originally taught by Tom Bozigian throughout the US during ... Joc Bătrânesc de la Niculiţel (Romania) Romania Joc Bătrânesc de la Niculiţel (ZHOHK buh-trah-NESK deen nee-koo-lee-TSEL) ... Joc Bătrânesc din Niculiţel (Romania) Romania Joc batranesc din Niculitel (ZHOHK buh-trah-NESK deen nee-koo-lee-TSEL) was ... Joc de Fete (Romania) Romania Originally taught by Lia and Theodor Vasilescu. From the Banat region, the ... Joc de Leagane (Romania) Romania Dance celebrates the first birthday of a child and honors the midwives. The ... Joc din Rebrișoara (România) Romania Joc din Rebrișoara (ZHOK deen reh-bree-SHOHAH-rah) from the Bistriţa-Năsăud ... Joc in Patru (Romania) Romania Introduced by Theodor Vasilescu From Transylvania “Dance in Four" Jocul de-a Lungul (Romania) Romania Jocul de-a lungul (ZHOH-kool deh-ah LOON-gool) is a non-partner dance from ... Joshua (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Dani Dassa 1968 Kafan Wedding Dance (Armenia) Armenia Originally taught by Tom Bozigian, who learned it from the Kafan Village ... Kalajdžisko (Macedonia) Macedonia Kalajdžisko dance comes from the town of Titoveles in the Titoveles region. ... Karamfil (Bulgaria) Bulgaria "Carnation" -- name of rebel warrior and leader (Haiduk) mentioned in the ... Katerino Mome (Bulgaria) Bulgaria From Pirin, Bulgaria "Katerina, why are you so beautiful and pretty? ... Katonti (Israel) Israel "I am not worthy of all the mercies and of all the truth which you have ... Kazundzha (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Kazundzha (kah-zuhn-DZHAH) is derived from the Turkish word “kazan,” ... Ketri Ketri – Sherianqe (Albania) Albania Ketri Ketri (KEH-tree KEH-tree) is a contemporary Gypsy song sung in Rom, ... Khumkhuma/Teen (Armenia) Armenia The dance was learned by Tom Bozigian in the early '60's from Jimmy Haboian ... Kircali Ali (Turkey) Turkey Kircali Ali, Turkish dance, introduced by Ahmet Luleci. Kirčo Na Čardak Sedeše (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Originally taught and arranged by Jaap Leegwater. The title translates as ... Kisme Shaul (Israel) Israel Two-part Israeli dance "The Magic of Saul” Choreographed by Ya’akov Levy ... Kitko Zelena – Pravo Rodopsko Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria This version is taught by Jaap Leegwater and Bianca De Jong to the music ... Kırmızı Biber (Turkey) Turkey The song, meaning Red Chili Pepper, is sung by Turkish pop musician ... Kloca (Bulgaria) Bulgaria This dance is from the village of Kosovo in the Vidin region of northern ... Koga me Mama Rodila (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Koga Me Mama Rodila (koh-GAH meh MAH-mah roh-DEE-lah) is a basic Pravo ... Koljovo Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria A Tropanka variation from the villages west of Varna in Dobrudža taught by ... Korim Lanu Lalechat (Israel) Israel Introduced by Yoav Ashriel. Also taught by Loui Tucker and Shlomo Bachar. ... Koritsa (Albania) Albania The name is the Greek version of the town name Korçë in Albania. It also ... Koritsa (Albania) Albania Koritsa means “girl” in Greek. Lee Otterholt learned this dance from Steve ... Kostadino Mili Sino Bulgaria Originally taught by Jaap Leegwater. The dance is a medley of two dances ... Kouventa stin Kouventa (Albania) Albania Kouventa stin Kouventa, meaning "Conversation", was observed by Jaap ... Krajdunavsko Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Krajdunaysko Horo (krigh-DOO-nahv-skoh hoh-ROH), meaning Dance from the ... Krivatvorena (Serbia) Serbia Originally taught in the US by Lee Otterholt, who learned it from Ben ... Krivo Ihtimansko Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria A type of "Krivo" (mixed rhythm) dance from the region of Ihtiman in West ... Kulanu Bamitzad (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Chayim Shiryon 1986 “We’re all marching in the parade" Kulska Šira (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Kulska Šira (KOOL-skah shee-RAH) was learned by Yves Moreau in 1974. This ... Kuma Echa (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Rivka Sturman 1937 "Rise, Brethren" -- music by Shalom Postolsky Kune (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Choreographed and taught by Iliana Bozhanova, also taught by Lee Otterholt. ... Kyustendilska Racenica (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Basic Bulgarian line dance in QQS (7/8) rhythm This version of racenica is ... Lakum Vel’Amod (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Shmulik Gov Ari 1989 “To rise and to stand” - music by ... Lămîiţa (Romania) Romania Originally taught by Mihai David. The title translates as "Little Lemon". ... Laner Velibsamim (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Amnon Sha'uli, in 1976. The title translates as "To the ... Lech Lamidbar (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Yoav Ashriel 1950 “Let’s go to the desert". Dance notes... Lerikos (Greece) Greece Music by Greek singer Rena Dalia “Fun is what we need in our lives" Lev Patuach (Israel) Israel "Open Heart" - choreographed by Edo Israely 2010; music by Lirln Lev Libi (Israel) Israel Choreographer: Yuval Tabashi 2018 Composer: Antashi Friadman Singer: Levy ... Liljano Mome (Bulgaria) Bulgaria A variation of the popular Širto type of dance common throughout the ... Lo Ahavti Dai (Israel) Israel Od Lo Ahavti Dai translates as "I have not yet loved enough". Choreographed ... Louisiana Saturday Night (USA) US Louisiana Saturday Night (USA) performed for fun & entertainment at the ... Lubili Se Dvama Mladi (Bulgaria) Bulgaria "Two young people in love" is a Bulgarian tune best known as "Le retour des ... Ma Navu (Israel) Israel Lyrics are from a biblical verse (Isaiah 52:7), music composed by Yossi ... Made in Romania (Romania) Romania Rom (Gypsy) dance from Muntenia, Romania. Presented at Stockton Folk Dance ... Makazice | Bela Rada (Serbia) Serbia Makazice and Bela Rada are two Serbian dances introduced by Dick Crum at ... Manastir (Turkey) Turkey Manastır (mah-nahs-tur) means Monastery. Manastır was the old Turkish name ... Mari Kız (Romania/Moldova) Romania Originally taught in the USA by Roberto Bagnoli. Also taught by Lee ... Mari Mariko (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Introduced by Jaap Leegwater From Thrace “Dear Maria" Dance notes... Marino Oro (Macedonia) Macedonia Marino Oro was originally taught by Atanas Kolarovski. The dance is from ... Mavilim (Turkey) Turkey Translates as "My one with Blue" Originally taught by Ahmet Luleci at the ... Mavromata (Greek-German) Greece Mavromata (mahv-roh-MAH-tah), meaning "dark-eyed girl," was learned by Dick ... Mechol Hasheket (Israel) Israel “Good Night Sleep” or “Quiet Dance". Choreographed by Rivka Sturman 1964. Mia Kori (Greece) Greece Mia Kori (Thracian Greece) Mia Kori (Mia Kori mia Diavatissa) is a simple ... Midnight Waltz (US) US This is a cross-step waltz,four-wall, line dance choreographed by Jo ... Moj Maro (Albania) Albania Traditional dance steps and forms from the Kolonje region of Southern ... Mom Bar (Bozigian) (Armenia) Armenia This dance was arranged and originally taught by Tom Bozigian. Tom learned ... Momčilovsko Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Taught by Anna Angelova at the 2022 World Camp. Also taught by Anton ... Momino Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Momino Horo (moh-MEE-noh hoh-ROH) is an arrangement by Yves Moreau based on ... Myatalo Lenche (Bulgaria) Bulgaria The song (MYAH-tah-loh LEHN-cheh) tells of young Lenche, who is determined ... Na’ale (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Shmulik Gov-Ari 1986 “We will go up; we will not look back" Narino (Turkey) Turkey From the Black Sea Coast of northern Anatolia; taught by Ahmet Luleci. ... Neshikat Turkit / Turkish Kiss (Israel) Israel One-wall line dance Choreographed by Meir Shem Tov Nitzmadnu (Israel) Israel "We Got Close" Choreographed by Rafi Ziv 2007 03:23 Një Bahçe O Me Portokalle (Albania) Albania Originally choreographed and taught by Roberto Bagnoli. Janet Reineck ... Nola (USA) US Nola is a novelty dance. Of unknown choreographer, the dance is done ... Oglan Oglan (Turkey) Turkey Taught by Ahmet Luleci at the virtual 2021 World Spring Camp. The title ... Oj Dimitro Le (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Oj Dimitro Le (oy dee-MEE-troh leh) is from Northwest Bulgaria that Yves ... Oj Ti Momče Ohrigjanče (Macedonia) Macedonia Oj Ti Momče Ohrigjanče (OY tee MOHM-cheh OH-ree-DJAHN-cheh) translates to ... Ooska Gookas (Armenia) Armenia Introduced to the US by Rickey Holden. The song was sung by Roger ... Opa Cupa (Rom/Serbia) Serbia Choreographed by Andy Bettis, taught by Steve Kotansky Music made famous by ... Opincă (Romania) Romania A dance from Bucovina, originally taught by Sonia Dion and Cristian ... Opincuța (Romania) Romania Opincuţa is a fast Hora from the Balţi region. One of the remarkable ... Ordu / Ordu’nun Isiklari (Turkey) Turkey Ordu'nun Işiklari means "the lights of Ordu". Ordu (also known as Vona) is ... Oro Vlaška (Serbia) Serbia Choreographed by Lee Otterholt, based on traditional steps he learned while ... Oromnia (Romania) Romania From the Muntenia region of southeastern Romania. The villages of Romania’s ... Ovčepolsko Oro (Macedonia) Macedonia Ovčepolsko (ohv-cheh-POHL-skoh), or Ovčepolsko Oro, is a dance form of the ... Paidushko (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Basic Bulgarian dance; 10-count phrase, 3/8 rhythm, swinging arms. Paidusko ... Papatya (Turkey) Turkey Papatya (pah-PAHT-yah), meaning "Wildflower," is a women's dance from NE ... Paraliakos (Greece) Greece Paraliakos (pah-rah-lee-ah-KOHSS) was learned by Lee Otterholt from ... Paylaki Tamzara (Armenia) Armenia Tamzara is known both as a song and as a dance. It is also a man’s name. As ... Pazardžijska Kopanica (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Pazardžijska Kopanica - Bulgaria "Kopanica line dance" from the region of ... Pitpalaca (Romania) Romania This dance is choreographed in a Roma style with music played by Taraful ... Pomaško Širto (Bulgaria) Bulgaria The dance is related to the Greek Syrtos. Pomaško means in the style of the ... Pravo Čepelarsko Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria A variation on the basic Pravo Rodopsko Horo from the region around the ... Prekid Kolo (Serbia) Serbia The word "prekid" (preh-keed) means "pause." This dance was introduced b ... Primavera en Salonico (Greece/Sephardic) Greece Choreographed and taught by Steve Kotansky Based on a Greek Zebeikikos ... Rakkas (Turkey) Turkey Rakkas means “female dancer.” Presented by Ahmet Lüleci at the 1999 ... Rapatma (Turkey) Turkey Rapatma (RAH-paht-mah) is from an area northeast of Anatolia. It is from ... Ratevka (Macedonia) Macedonia Originally taught by Pece Atanasovski, Dick Crum (and others) Dance notes... Razvivaj Dobro (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Razvivaj Dobro freely translates into "may life unfold well" and can be ... Retko Kolo or Krnjevacko Kolo (Serbia) Serbia Taught by Bata Marčetić at the 2021 Texa-Kolo Festival and the 2014 Lyrids ... Reyhan (Azerbaijan) Azerbaijan,Turkey Reyhan is a girl's name meaning "sweet basil." This Azeri-Turkish dance was ... Roata Femeilor (Romania) Romania Roata Femeilor (ROAH-tuh fa-MAEE-lohr) comes from Maramureq and is ... Rokdim Yechefim (Israel) Israel "Dancing Barefoot” Choreographed by Smulik Gov Ari 1992; Music by Yehuda Poliker Rokoko Kolo (Croatia – Serbia) Croatia,Serbia This is a dance by Croatians who lived in Vojvoda in Serbia. The dance was ... Rona (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Sefi Aviv 1987 Music by Samir Shukri Rumelaj (Macedonia) Macedonia Originally taught by Pece Atnovski and Atanas Koloravski as Jeni Jol Danced ... Rustemul (Romania) Romania Rusternul (Roo-STEH-mool) is from the region of Muntenia, southern Romania. ... Sabrali Sa Se, Sabrali (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Dance from the Western Rhodopes where there are strong concentrations of ... Sadi Moma (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Two part Bulgarian dance, in SQQ rhythm From southwestern Bulgaria, Pirin ... Sadil Be Stajko (Bulgaria) Bulgaria This basic and popular Rodopsko Horo is traditionally performed to the ... Salamati (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Gadi Bitton 2005 “Cheers" Salty Dog Rag (USA) US The Salty Dog Rag is an American schottische dance described by the lyrics ... 04:03 Samodiva (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Taught by Lee Otterholt, originally taught (choreographed?) by Ventzi ... Sandansko Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Introduced by Yves Moreau in 1969 Alternating bars of 9/16 (QQQS) and 13/16 ... Şaşkın (Turkey) Turkey The name means “bewildered” or “silly.” Introduced at the 2001 Stockton ... Savila Se Bela Loza (Serbia) Serbia Savila Se Bela Loza (SAH-vee-lah Seh-BEH-lah-LOH-zah) is translated to mean ... Sej Sej Bob (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Sej Sej Bob (say say bahp), which refers to planting beans, is a type of ... Sej Sej Bop (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Sej Sej Bob (say say bahp), which refers to planting beans, is a type of ... Sepastia Bar (Armenia) Armenia This line dance (seh-PAHS-tee-ah bahr) from the Lake Van region (far ... Sestorka (Serbia) Serbia Introduced by Dick Crum From East Serbia “Dance in Six" Setnja (Serbia) Serbia 2-part Serbian dance from Sumadija; "promenade/ walking / stroll”. Beloved ... Shalom Aleinu (Israeli) Israel Choreographed by Shmulik Gov-Ari 1998 “Peace will come upon us and on ... Shantel (Romania, Rom) Roma,Romania Shantel (shann-TEHL) is named after Shantel, the stage name for Stefan ... Shatagi Shoror (Armenia) Armenia "Shoror" from Shatag. Shoror literally means a to-and-fro movement of the ... Shav El Admati (Israel) Israel This dance was choreographed in 1981 by Gabi Moti and has recently ... She’Keshe’Navo (Israel) Israel Choreographed by Avi Peretz 1986 “When We Return" Shir al Etz (Israeli) Israel Choreographed by Yaakov Mariyom 1983 In 3/4 rhythm; to a Yiddish/Ladino ... Siksara (Turkey) Turkey Originally taught by Ahmet Lüleci. Sıksara means "often cross". Dance notes... Siriul (Romania) Romania Siriu is the name of a small river crossing the wonderful region of Siriu ... Širto (Macedonia) Macedonia This dance, which is essentially identical to the Greek dance Syrtos. Is ... Sitna Baluca (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Sitna Baluca (SEET-nah bah-LOO-tsah) or "a little meddling" acknowledges ... Sitno Severnjaško Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Originally taught in the US by Jaap Leegwater, who learned it form Jordan ... Smiljana (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Smilyana (smihl-YAH-nah) was choreographed by Daniela Ivanova. She used the ... Snošti Minah, Kate (Bulgaria) Bulgaria This is a version of the traditional dance Širto choreographed by Iliana ... Stamena (Bulgaria) Bulgaria This belongs to the category of modern, choreographed folk dances such as ... Stâpil Dobri (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Originally taught by Jaap Leegwater, who learned it from Ivan Gavrilov. The ... Steppin’ Out (US) US Novelty US solo line dance. It can also be done in a circle or in couples. ... Strumička Petorka (Macedonia) Macedonia Strumička Petorka (STROO-meech-kah PEH-tor-kah) is a choreography of ... Svatba (Bulgaria, Macedonia) Bulgaria,Macedonia Svatba (SVAHT-bah) means "wedding." The source for this dance is Belcho ... Svornato (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Taught by Iliana Bozhanova at the 2021 Stockton Folk Dance Camp. She ... Sweet Girl (Armenian American) Armenia,US Popular Armenian-American dance introduced by Tom Bozigian in 1960,12-count ... Syrtos Samothrakis (Greece) Greece Sytos Samothrakis (seer-TOHS sah-moh-THRAH-kees), meaning Syrtos from ... Taï Taï (Greece) Greece Taï Taï (TAHY TAHY) of Thessaly, Greece is a specific a cappella song/dance ... Takanata (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Tâkanata (TUH-kah-nah-tah), observed at the August 1971 Koprivsvtica ... Tankosava (Serbia) Serbia Tankosava is a Serbian dance similar to Šetnja with additions, done to nice ... Tapan Cuka (Macedonia) Macedonia Presented at Stockton Folk Dance Camp 2018, Tapan Cuka (TAH-pahn CHOO-kah) ... Ţarina De La Abrud (Romania) Romania This circle dance (tsah-REE-nah deh lah ah-BROOD) was introduced by Mihai ... Tessera Matia Dhio Kardhies (Greece) Greece A song/dance from the Asia Minor town of Artaki (now Erdek) on the Sea of ... Tik (Greece) Greece Pontic dance; can be done in 7/8, 5/8 or 9/16 rhythm Tino Mori (Macedonia) Macedonia Macedonian dance in 7/8 rhythm, introduced by Atanas Koloravski "Tino" is a ... To Milo (Greece) Greece Introduced by Tineke van Geel Music by Giorgos Dalaras “The Apple" Dance notes... Trabzoni Bar (Armenia) Armenia The dance is from Trabzond, which is now in Turkey. The dance was ... Trava Trava (Greece) Greece Trava Trava (TRAH-vah TRAH-vah) (move on or travel on) was presented by ... Trei Păzeşte Bătrânesc (Romania) Romania Trei Păzeşte Bătrânesc was originally taught by Sunni Bloland. This dance ... Triti Pati (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Originally taught by Dick Crum, also taught by Denis Boxell. Dance notes... Tsotso – Aloniotikos (Greece) Greece This dance originates in the village of Alona (formerly Armensko) in the ... Tumbalalaika (Israel) Israel One-wall line dance choreographed by Rivka Sturman Russian/Yiddish song Tum ... Tzadik Katamar (Israel) Israel Tzadik Katamar (tsah-DEEK kah-tah-MAR) is translated as "Righteousness ... Tzena Tzena (Israel) Israel Title means “Come Out, Come Out" "Go forth, daughters (and see soldiers in ... Tzil Zugim (Israel) Israel 2-part Israeli dance, with clapping and snapping "Gong Tune" - choregraphed ... U Kruševo Ogin Gori (Macedonia) Macedonia U Kruševo Ogin Gori (In Krusevo a fire burns) was introduced by Dennis ... Üç Kiz Bir Ana (Turkey) Turkey Originally taught by Ahmet Lüleci. The dance is from the town of Artvin, ... Vaklaj Vaklaj (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Originally taught in the USA by Jaap Leegwater. Dance notes... Valle e Dardhes (Albania) Albania Yves Moreau, Albanian group at Heritage '97. The dance was presented by ... Valle E Qemalit (Albania) Albania Choreographed by Ben Koopmanschap, also taught by Lee Otterholt. Dance Notes... 01:52 Valle Kosovare (Albania) Albania Valle Kosovare (VAH-leh koh-soh-VAH-reh) means simply a "dance from ... Valle Pogonishte (Albania) Albania Based on Albanian pogonishte step. Choreographed and taught by Yves Moreau. ... Valle Toskerishte (Albania) Albania Taught in the USA by Lee Otterholt and Steve Kotansky, who learned it from ... 03:11 Vallja e Pllanes (Albania) Albania Taught by Steve Kotansky at the Veselo Festival 2020, in Eugene, Oregon. ... Vallje Hajde Merre Fürken (Albania) Albania Dance choreographed by Steve Kotansky. Title means Literally "go fetch your ... Vals Agur (Israel) Israel Originally a couple dance, but also danced in line format Choregraphed by ... Ve David Yefe Einayim (Israel) Israel Ve David Yefe Einayim - Teach & Dance Instructor: Rikudei Am Singer:Yuval ... Vidinsko Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Vidinsko horo (VEE-deen-skoh hoh-ROH), is an arrangement of traditional ... Vlaško (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Vlaško (VLAIASH-koh) is a Vlach dance from N. Bulgaria. It was learned by ... Vlaško Za Pojas (Serbia) Serbia Originally taught by Ciga Despotovic, but recently retaught widely by Lee ... Vodarki Oro (Macedonia) Macedonia This is a Medley of dances from Ovčepol that were put together by Atanas ... Vranjanka (Sano Duso) (Serbia) Serbia Vranjanka was learned in Yugoslavia by Richard Crum who introduced it at ... Vrapčeto (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Vrapcheto (VRAHP-cheh-toh), a line dance from the repertoire of the Pioneer ... Vrni Se Vrni (Macedonia) Macedonia Vrni Se Vrni (Ver-nee See Ver-nee) is translated as "Come back, come back". ... Vulpiuta (Romania) Romania Vu1pita (voo1-PEE-tsah) meaning"The Little Fox,"comes from the Oltenia ... Ya Raya (Israel) Israel This dance is an excellent example of cultural mixing and fluidity that ... Yagmur Yagar (Turkey) Turkey This women's dance is from Trakya in the northwestern part of Turkey, done ... Yar Ko Parag (Armenia) Armenia Originally taught by Tineke van Geel. Also widely taught by Lee Otterholt. ... Zaplanjski Čačak (Serbia) Serbia This is a member of the large cacak family which comes from the small ... Zek Zek Dadumle (Serbia/Macedonia/Rom) Macedonia,Roma,Serbia Introduced by Steve Kotansky Cocek-style dance done throughout the Balkans ... Zemer Atik (Israel) Israel "Ancient Song" - lyrics say when we "raise our glasses together, our eyes ... Zensko Kapansko Horo (Bulgaria) Bulgaria Zensko Kapansko Horo (ZHEHN-skoh KAH-pahn-skoh Hoh-ROH) A dance from ... Žensko Svatbarsko Oro (Macedonia, Bulgaria) Bulgaria,Macedonia A women's dance from the region of Goce Delcevv (Nevrokop) done at weddings ... Zoi (Netherlands, Greece) Greece,Netherlands Choreographed and taught by Tineke and Maurits Van Geel. The title ... Zonradikos (Greece) Greece Basic dance from Greek Thrace, similar to a Bulgarian Pravo Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
