Samodiva (Bulgaria)This entry was posted in Bulgaria on August 20, 2021 by folkdance Taught by Lee Otterholt, originally taught (choreographed?) by Ventzi Sotirov. Samodivas are woodland nymphs. The song is by the popular Bulgarian singer Rayna. Dance Notes… 490views Bulgaria You may also like Abdala (Bulgaria) 2,440views Bulgaria Abdala (AHB-dah-lah), sometimes known as Vlasko Dajcovo, was learned by ... Alunelu (Bulgaria) 890views Bulgaria Alunelu (ah-loo-NEH-loo) was originally introduced by Daniela Ivanova. This ... Bačvanka (Bulgaria) 1,103views Bulgaria Bâčvanka is arranged from traditional steps by Jaap Leegwater. This is a ... Belčova Tropanka (Bulgaria) 1,119views Bulgaria One of the many variations on the dance Tropanka, widespread throughout ... Bicak (Bulgaria) 1,058views Bulgaria Popular dance from Pirin (SW Bulgaria) Taught by Yves Moreau who learned it ... 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