Bulgarian

Ruchenitza Bulgarian folk dance is performed to regional music. See a Bulgarian folk dance demonstration with tips by Elissaveta Iordanova

The tradition of Bulgarian folk dance is passed down to younger generations both in the family and in the schools. Learn about the Bulgarian tradition with tips by Elissaveta Iordanova

The harvest movement in Bulgarian folk dance mimics the motion of seeding the plants of the harvest. Learn the harvest movement with tips by Elissaveta Iordanova

Southern Bulgarian folk dance is softer and more grounded than western Bulgarian folk dance. Learn the southern Bulgarian folk dance with tips by Elissaveta Iordanova

The performance of Bulgarian folk dance depends on the region in which it is practiced. Learn about the different performances of this folk dance with tips by Elissaveta Iordanova

In Bulgarian folk dance, men clap their hands and their thighs. Learn the men’s clapping step with tips by Elissaveta Iordanova

In Bulgarian folk dance, men have different steps than women. Learn the men’s steps with tips by Elissaveta Iordanova

In Bulgarian folk dance, combine the wave arm movement with the scissor step to create a complete dance. Learn the wave and scissoring movements together with tips by Elissaveta Iordanova

In Bulgarian folk dance, combine the bread arm movement with the bird step to create a complete dance. Learn the bread and bird movements together with tips by Elissaveta Iordanova

Use handkerchiefs in Bulgarian folk dance by spinning them in circles to the beat of the music. Learn how to use handkerchiefs with tips by Elissaveta Iordanova

Basic steps in Bulgarian folk dance can be combined to create a unique choreography. Learn how to combine steps with tips by Elissaveta Iordanova

The turning step in Bulgarian folk dance is a spin on one leg followed by a hop. Learn the turning step with tips.. by Elissaveta Iordanova

The bouncing step in Bulgarian folk dance is more difficult because of the speed at which it is performed. Learn the bouncing step with tips.. by Elissaveta Iordanova

The wave movement in Bulgarian folk dance is an arm motion that invites other dancers to join. Learn the wave movement with tips.. by Elissaveta Iordanova

The thread movement in Bulgarian folk dance is an arm motion that resembles wrapping thread around a spool. Learn the thread movement with tips.. by Elissaveta Iordanova

The bread movement in Bulgarian folk dance is an arm motion that resembles kneading bread dough. Learn the bread movement with tips.. by Elissaveta Iordanova

The bird step in Bulgarian folk dance is a hopping step that resembles a bird standing on one leg. Learn the bird step with tips… by Elissaveta Iordanova

Scissoring in Ruchenitza Bulgarian folk dancing is a step that alternately slides each foot forward with a bounce. Learn how to scissor in Bulgarian folk dance with tips.. by Elissaveta Iordanova

Ruchenitza Bulgarian folk dance is a bouncing step done in many variations. Learn the basic steps of Ruchenitza with tips.. by Elissaveta Iordanova

Ruchenitza is the most popular Bulgarian folk dance. Learn about Ruchenitza with tips.. by Elissaveta Iordanova