Tag Archives: Dance

Tiklos (also called “pintakasi”) is the Waray equivalent to the “Bayanihan”. Groups of people work for somebody without hoping for anything in return. They work odd jobs like clearing forests, digging the earth for wells, moving a nipa hut to a new location, or even building a house! In all …

Philippine Folk Dance Carinosa

Dance Theater “Galateya” from children Groupe of Russian city Rostov… Children dance very well, have a nice time..

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

La Raspa is a folk dance from eastern Mexico. This dance is often incorrectly called the Mexican Hat Dance or Jarabe Tapatio. According to Mark Pedelty. author of “Musical Ritual in Mexico City,” both of the latter titles actually belong to a dance from Jalisco, which includes complicated and flirtatious …

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

Historically, Chinese folk dances were ritual performances based around superstitious beliefs. Chinese hunter-gatherers believed performing a ritual dance would persuade the gods to allow a good harvest or a good hunt. Today, Chinese folk dances are a highly elaborate and sophisticated means of ethnic expression used to celebrate official ceremonies. …

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