Pravo Čepelarsko Horo (Bulgaria)

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A variation on the basic Pravo Rodopsko Horo from the region around the town of Čepelare. Observed by Yves Moreau at the Rožen Pee Festival in July 1972. The dance has a typical 10-meas structure which is typical of many Rhodope folk songs. The song used here is Pena e seno kosila. Presented by Yves Moreau at the 2009 Stockton Folk Dance Camp. Dance notes…

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