Alunelu (ah-loo-NEH-loo) was originally introduced by Daniela Ivanova. This is a dance for both men and women from the village of Vrav in Northwest Bulgaria, the Vidin–Danube river area). “Alunelu” is a Vlach word that means “hazelnut.” There is also an explination that the dance is named after a man dancer named “Nelu”. The dance is performed with instrumental accompaniment. The dance pattern includes 4 figures. Dance notes…
