Foreign Folkdance

Foreign Foreign Folk Folk

DanceDance

FolkdanceFolkdance

Tells us much about a country and its people.Tells us much about a country and its people. Relates the traditions, ideas, superstitions, Relates the traditions, ideas, superstitions,

and events of daily living of countries all over and events of daily living of countries all over the world.the world.

Body movement is used to express idea or a Body movement is used to express idea or a theme.theme.

Some portrays feelings, moods, and religious Some portrays feelings, moods, and religious rites; other depicts occupations, social rites; other depicts occupations, social activities, and imitation of nature.activities, and imitation of nature.

Wonderful display of national or ethnic Wonderful display of national or ethnic cultures.cultures.

Latin American Latin American DancesDances

MexicoMexico

La Cucaracha

Carefree abandon that show the lively Latin temperament of the people

American DancesAmerican Dances

AmericaAmerica

Play party dances and square dances show openness to new personal relationships that typified the early pioneers.

European DancesEuropean Dances

EnglandEngland

ScotlandScotland

HIGHLAND FLING

IrelandIreland

Were first performed as ritual dance for fertility and as prelude to war. Their steps still portray a certain preciseness and at the same time gaiety.

IRISH LILT

Italy Italy

TARANTELLA

DenmarkDenmark

DANISH DANCE OF GREETING

Eurasian DancesEurasian Dances

RussiaRussia

Foot stamping and leaping dances that show their zest for life and also indicate that they have a cool climate

Oyda

ARKADSKY

ASIAN ASIAN DANCESDANCES

Indonesia, Thailand, MalaysiaIndonesia, Thailand, Malaysia

Masked dances tell about the religious beliefs of the people

PhilippinesPhilippinesTINIKLING

APIR

ChinaChina

CHINESE FAN DANCE

JapanJapan

mincing steps show the position of mincing steps show the position of women in the society.women in the society.

Dance in JapanDance in Japan

The ethnic dance art of Japan is The ethnic dance art of Japan is somewhat formalized in its style, somewhat formalized in its style, presentation, and organization. presentation, and organization.

CATEGORIES CATEGORIES

1.1. Theatrical, classic dance known as Theatrical, classic dance known as BugakuBugaku

2.2. Kabuki Dance Theater, or such peasant Kabuki Dance Theater, or such peasant dances as the Bon dances linked to dances as the Bon dances linked to countryside festivals and celebrations.countryside festivals and celebrations.

Dance in Japan has an ancient and well-Dance in Japan has an ancient and well-documented history.documented history.

GagakuGagaku is the term used to describe noble is the term used to describe noble or elegant music stemming from a period or elegant music stemming from a period of 19of 19thth to 10 to 10thth century A.D, which drew century A.D, which drew elements from many Asian nations and elements from many Asian nations and cultures and was established as a cultures and was established as a traditional form of entertainment in the traditional form of entertainment in the Imperial Japanese HouseholdImperial Japanese Household. .

Gagaku incorporated music and dance of Gagaku incorporated music and dance of both sacred or secular origin as both sacred or secular origin as part of part of Buddhist services, at Shinto Shrines, and Buddhist services, at Shinto Shrines, and as entertainment at the Imperial Courtas entertainment at the Imperial Court. .

A dance performance in Gagaku is known A dance performance in Gagaku is known as as BugakuBugaku..

Bugaku Dance is relatively simple and Bugaku Dance is relatively simple and sysmmetrical linking in rapid or complex sysmmetrical linking in rapid or complex movement and with drastic elements movement and with drastic elements subordinatedto pure dance form.subordinatedto pure dance form.

In contrast, the Kabuki Dance Theater is In contrast, the Kabuki Dance Theater is relatively new form of dance art, having relatively new form of dance art, having originated during the 19originated during the 19thth century. The century. The dance was clearly influenced by older and dance was clearly influenced by older and more traditional elements of Japanese more traditional elements of Japanese Theater. Theater.

The content, dramatic themes, costuming, The content, dramatic themes, costuming, and other conventions of dance, descended and other conventions of dance, descended from ancient Kabuki, blends music, acting, from ancient Kabuki, blends music, acting, and dance in brightly stylized performance. and dance in brightly stylized performance.

Men enact all the roles. Many of the Men enact all the roles. Many of the pores and movements are influenced pores and movements are influenced by an early puppet theater and the by an early puppet theater and the types and styles of Kabuki which is types and styles of Kabuki which is being performed: Kyogin Zyoruri, a being performed: Kyogin Zyoruri, a puppet drama with much dramatic puppet drama with much dramatic content; Noh Drama, performed only content; Noh Drama, performed only in special times of the year. These in special times of the year. These are also called Transfiguration are also called Transfiguration Dances. The last is the comical Dances. The last is the comical Zyoruri Dance.Zyoruri Dance.

Japanese dances are also Japanese dances are also characterized by the style and range characterized by the style and range of movement.of movement.

a.a. Odori- is a stage dance performed by Odori- is a stage dance performed by swift movements of the feet and lower swift movements of the feet and lower part of the body.part of the body.

b.b. Mai Dance- involve movement of the Mai Dance- involve movement of the upper half of the body, including the upper half of the body, including the head, arms, and shoulders.head, arms, and shoulders.

c.c. Shosa Dance- is a gene mimetic and Shosa Dance- is a gene mimetic and realistic imitative movement. This is realistic imitative movement. This is devoted to cultural tradition.devoted to cultural tradition.

Japanese Parasol Dance Japanese Parasol Dance This is a very colorful, easy dance for girls. It is This is a very colorful, easy dance for girls. It is

customary with Japanese girls to use umbrella customary with Japanese girls to use umbrella for rain and sunshine. for rain and sunshine.

It is said that the history of Japanese dancing It is said that the history of Japanese dancing goes back to the mythical age. A famous goes back to the mythical age. A famous Japanese myth tells us that Japanese myth tells us that Amenouzume no Amenouzume no MikotoMikoto danced in front of the danced in front of the Amano IwatoAmano Iwato to to open the cave entrance that open the cave entrance that Amaterasu Amaterasu OhmikamiOhmikami had concealed herself in. The had concealed herself in. The 'kagura''kagura' dancing in its religious and mystical dancing in its religious and mystical influence is said to have came into existence influence is said to have came into existence from this story.from this story.

'Bugaku' and 'Gagaku''Bugaku' and 'Gagaku' were brought over were brought over from China while from China while 'Dengaku' and 'Sarugaku''Dengaku' and 'Sarugaku' sprang up as the entertainment of Japanese sprang up as the entertainment of Japanese farmers. From these, the uniquely Japanese farmers. From these, the uniquely Japanese 'Nohgaku''Nohgaku' came into being. 'Nogaku' came came into being. 'Nogaku' came to have an influence on Kabuki. It is thought to have an influence on Kabuki. It is thought that the current form of Japanese dancing is that the current form of Japanese dancing is the direct descendant of the direct descendant of Iizumo Okuni's Iizumo Okuni's Nenbutsu Odori'Nenbutsu Odori'. The dance of Okuni is . The dance of Okuni is different from ' Nohgaku', but it was a dance different from ' Nohgaku', but it was a dance that has its origin in ethnic dancing. that has its origin in ethnic dancing. Izumo Izumo OkuniOkuni is also credited as being the founder is also credited as being the founder of Kabuki.of Kabuki.

It can be said that Kabuki and Japanese It can be said that Kabuki and Japanese dancing used to be synonymous. Later, dancing used to be synonymous. Later, however, the however, the Okuni KabukiOkuni Kabuki was played by was played by prostitutesprostitutes

and was passed down from generation to and was passed down from generation to generation. During the Edo period, it was generation. During the Edo period, it was prohibited because it was thought to be might prohibited because it was thought to be might be immoral. Irregardless of this suppression, be immoral. Irregardless of this suppression, kabuki passed down form generation to kabuki passed down form generation to generation while changing style.generation while changing style.

Kabuki used to be simple dancing (odori), but Kabuki used to be simple dancing (odori), but the element of performance was introduced the element of performance was introduced into it. The into it. The ryukyu (Okinawa snake-skin ryukyu (Okinawa snake-skin shamisen)shamisen) was brought to mainland and was brought to mainland and changed into a shamisen. From then the changed into a shamisen. From then the accompaniment of music progressed. accompaniment of music progressed. Gradually the element of story-telling Gradually the element of story-telling performance became the focus of the performance became the focus of the performance. Many performances based on performance. Many performances based on authentic news accounts were written.authentic news accounts were written.

Even though it has changed to the dramatic Even though it has changed to the dramatic performance of today, the posturing of performance of today, the posturing of Japanese dancing, the vocalization of Japanese dancing, the vocalization of traditional Japanese music and the stage traditional Japanese music and the stage presentation has been preserved carefully. presentation has been preserved carefully. Furthermore the training and endowment of Furthermore the training and endowment of Japanese dancing has been essential basis Japanese dancing has been essential basis of Kabuki theater.of Kabuki theater.

In Kabuki programs there are many In Kabuki programs there are many pantomime dances called 'pantomime dances called 'shosagotoshosagoto'. It '. It was the evidence of shosagoto in Kabuki was the evidence of shosagoto in Kabuki that illustrated the use of Japanese dancing that illustrated the use of Japanese dancing by choreographers and directors of Kabuki.by choreographers and directors of Kabuki.

In kabuki performance, only men can In kabuki performance, only men can appear on the stage, women are appear on the stage, women are allowed in the exception of a special allowed in the exception of a special case. Since Japanese dancing branched case. Since Japanese dancing branched off from Kabuki, many women became off from Kabuki, many women became concerned with the inheritance of concerned with the inheritance of Japanese dancing. And until today, Japanese dancing. And until today, many schools were organized and many schools were organized and concentrated their efforts on concentrated their efforts on inheritance and evolution of Japanese inheritance and evolution of Japanese dancing by making the best use of their dancing by making the best use of their unique, distinctive features.unique, distinctive features.

ParasolParasol A small lightweight A small lightweight

umbrella with a captivating umbrella with a captivating design used for traditional design used for traditional dances. dances.

It is not suitable for use in It is not suitable for use in the rain, but it is perfect as the rain, but it is perfect as a parasol. When not in use, a parasol. When not in use, this beautiful item can be this beautiful item can be used as a classic used as a classic decorative piece in the decorative piece in the home. Can conveniently be home. Can conveniently be broken down and folded broken down and folded into a smaller portable into a smaller portable size. size.

This dance umbrella is This dance umbrella is covered with delicate covered with delicate paper printed with paper printed with exquisite patterns. exquisite patterns. Beautiful thread work can Beautiful thread work can be seen around the be seen around the bamboo ribs inside. bamboo ribs inside.

KimonoKimono

Front / Back ViewFront / Back View

Wooden SlippersWooden Slippers

Music is composed of three parts: A, B, Music is composed of three parts: A, B, and C.and C.

The music used here is “Mikado”.The music used here is “Mikado”.Count Count one, twoone, two to a measure or to a measure or one, one,

two, three, fourtwo, three, four to two measure. to two measure.Formation. In group facing the Formation. In group facing the

audience. The open parasol is held audience. The open parasol is held with two hands over the head, the with two hands over the head, the handle at chest level. They stand handle at chest level. They stand about four feet away from each other. about four feet away from each other. One to any number of sets may take One to any number of sets may take part in this dance.part in this dance.

Bon UtahBon Utah the traditional Japanese the traditional Japanese 'BON ODORI' (Bon Dance)'BON ODORI' (Bon Dance)

performance as seen in every major city throughout performance as seen in every major city throughout Japan every August during the Buddhist Obon Japan every August during the Buddhist Obon holiday season. This holiday season. This Obon holidayObon holiday has evolved into has evolved into a traditional family reunion during which people a traditional family reunion during which people return to their hometowns and visit and clean their return to their hometowns and visit and clean their ancestors' graves. This holiday has existed in Japan ancestors' graves. This holiday has existed in Japan for over 500 years and includes this remarkable for over 500 years and includes this remarkable 'BON ODORI' dance style. This form of group-'BON ODORI' dance style. This form of group-oriented dance is performed in various styles and oriented dance is performed in various styles and patterns depending on the region, but it is mainly patterns depending on the region, but it is mainly celebrated as a reminder of the gratefulness one celebrated as a reminder of the gratefulness one should feel toward one's ancestors. The 'BON should feel toward one's ancestors. The 'BON ODORI' is believed to have started in the later years ODORI' is believed to have started in the later years of the of the Muromachi period (1336-1573)Muromachi period (1336-1573) simply as simply as public entertainment. This kind of traditional group-public entertainment. This kind of traditional group-oriented dance style is truly remarkable, very oriented dance style is truly remarkable, very upbeat and an absolutely magnificent performance upbeat and an absolutely magnificent performance to see, especially when witnessed live. to see, especially when witnessed live.

Formations used in Folk Dances Formations used in Folk Dances and other Rhythmic Activitiesand other Rhythmic Activities

Key to diagramsKey to diagramsX = BoyX = Boy0 = Girl0 = Girl = where facing or going= where facing or going

Column FormationColumn Formation Column FormationColumn Formation(Partners facing front)(Partners facing front) (Partners facing each other)(Partners facing each other)

XX 11 00 XX 11 00X X 2 2 00 XX 22 00XX 33 00 xx 33 00XX 44 00 xx 44 00

Column FormationColumn Formation

(Partners facing each other)(Partners facing each other)

XX 00 Line Formation Line Formation

(Partners facing each other)(Partners facing each other)

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Single Line FormationSingle Line Formation

(Partners side by side facing front)(Partners side by side facing front)

Square FormationSquare Formation

XX 00 XX 00 (Partners facing center(Partners facing center

occupying sides of occupying sides of square)square)

Semicircle FormationSemicircle Formation 1 1

(Partners facing front)(Partners facing front) 22 0X0X

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Square Formation Square Formation

(Partners facing center occupying (Partners facing center occupying corners of square)corners of square)

XX 00 Set of Two PairsSet of Two Pairs

00 11 XX 44 Partners facingPartners facing

each othereach other

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Home Corners facing DiagonallyHome Corners facing Diagonally

In Single File Rectangular Pattern In Single File Rectangular Pattern

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Single Circle Partners facing in Single Circle Partners facing in

Single Circle Partners facing clockwiseSingle Circle Partners facing clockwise

Single Circle facing each otherSingle Circle facing each other

Double Circle Partners facing Double Circle Partners facing counterclockwisecounterclockwise

Double Circle Partners facing each Double Circle Partners facing each other other

Double Circle Double Circle Partners Partners

facing in facing in opposite directionopposite direction

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Double Circle Two Pairs facing each Double Circle Two Pairs facing each otherother

Double Circle Partners facing inDouble Circle Partners facing in

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Double Circle Partners back to back Double Circle Partners back to back Position Position

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Dance PositionsDance PositionsPartners stand side by side- inside Partners stand side by side- inside

hands joined, free hands on waist or hands joined, free hands on waist or down at sides or girl’s free hand down at sides or girl’s free hand holding skirt and that of boy is placed holding skirt and that of boy is placed on hip or waist.on hip or waist.

Partners stand side by side- inside Partners stand side by side- inside hands holding each other’s waist, free hands holding each other’s waist, free hands overhead, down at sides or on hands overhead, down at sides or on hips or waist.hips or waist.

Partners stand side by side- hooking or Partners stand side by side- hooking or linking inside elbows facing same linking inside elbows facing same direction or opposite direction.direction or opposite direction.

Partners stand in back-to-back position.Partners stand in back-to-back position.

Partners face each other- shoulder-to-Partners face each other- shoulder-to-shoulder hold , waist-to-waist hold, shoulder hold , waist-to-waist hold, waist and shoulder hold, both hands waist and shoulder hold, both hands joined and stretched sideward at joined and stretched sideward at shoulder level or crossed-arm shoulder level or crossed-arm position.position.

Partners stand apart from each other- Partners stand apart from each other- facing each other, facing front, facing facing each other, facing front, facing rear, or facing opposite direction. rear, or facing opposite direction.

Close Ballroom PositionClose Ballroom Position Open Ballroom PositionOpen Ballroom Position Varsovienne PositionVarsovienne Position Promenade or Skating PositionPromenade or Skating Position

Dance TermsDance Terms Allemande LeftAllemande Left. In quadrille or circle formation, all . In quadrille or circle formation, all

couples execute, it at the same time in the same couples execute, it at the same time in the same manner. The boy turns to the girl at his left and takes manner. The boy turns to the girl at his left and takes her L hand in his L hand and turns her once around her L hand in his L hand and turns her once around counterclockwise, then both falling back to places.counterclockwise, then both falling back to places.

Allemande RightAllemande Right. The boy faces his own partner, takes . The boy faces his own partner, takes her R hand in his R hand and turns her once around her R hand in his R hand and turns her once around clockwise, then both falling back to places.clockwise, then both falling back to places.

Cast OffCast Off. When the dancers are in long formation, the . When the dancers are in long formation, the leaders or head couple countermarch outward to the leaders or head couple countermarch outward to the end of the line where the last couple was, end of the line where the last couple was, countermarch inward to proper places. All the dancers countermarch inward to proper places. All the dancers in the line follow their respective leaders. in the line follow their respective leaders.

Circle left and RightCircle left and Right. The designated couples or . The designated couples or dancers join hands and walk to left (for circle Left) dancers join hands and walk to left (for circle Left) with light, springy steps clockwise for eight or sixteen with light, springy steps clockwise for eight or sixteen steps and then to the right counterclockwise (for circle steps and then to the right counterclockwise (for circle right); bringing them back to their home positions.right); bringing them back to their home positions.

ClockwiseClockwise. Like the direction of the hands of the . Like the direction of the hands of the clock as they move.clock as they move.

Cross-overCross-over. When opposite couples cross-over, each . When opposite couples cross-over, each pair proceeds in a straight line to the opposite pair proceeds in a straight line to the opposite place. The girls pass between the boys and by each place. The girls pass between the boys and by each other by L shoulders. Upon reaching the opposite other by L shoulders. Upon reaching the opposite place, partners turn about, girls standing at place, partners turn about, girls standing at partners’ right side. partners’ right side.

CurtsyCurtsy. To bend knees and body slightly with a bow . To bend knees and body slightly with a bow of the head. The weight of the body is on one foot, of the head. The weight of the body is on one foot, the other foot pointing in rear across the other.the other foot pointing in rear across the other.

DipDip. . Fwd DipFwd Dip. When partners are in open ballroom . When partners are in open ballroom

dancing position a fwd dip is done by bending dancing position a fwd dip is done by bending slightly the knee of the foot in front, weight of the slightly the knee of the foot in front, weight of the body on it. The leg in rear is raised.body on it. The leg in rear is raised.

Bwd DipBwd Dip. When partners are in open ballroom . When partners are in open ballroom dancing position a backward dip is done by bending dancing position a backward dip is done by bending slightly the knee of the rear foot , weight of the slightly the knee of the rear foot , weight of the body on it. The leg in front is raised.body on it. The leg in front is raised.

DosidoDosido. Partners are facing each other. Advance . Partners are facing each other. Advance fwd passing each other by R (L) shoulders, step fwd passing each other by R (L) shoulders, step cross the R (L) and walk bwd without turning cross the R (L) and walk bwd without turning around passing each other by the L (R) shoulders to around passing each other by the L (R) shoulders to proper places.proper places.

Draw. Draw. When one foot is pulled along the floor in When one foot is pulled along the floor in the direction of the foot which has the weight of the the direction of the foot which has the weight of the body. The weight may or may not be transferred, body. The weight may or may not be transferred, according to the step used.according to the step used.

Elbow SwingElbow Swing. Two dancers link R elbows and swing . Two dancers link R elbows and swing clockwise either with springy walking steps or buzz clockwise either with springy walking steps or buzz steps. steps.

Folded ArmsFolded Arms. Raise the arms in front at shoulder . Raise the arms in front at shoulder level, with one forearm on top of the other.level, with one forearm on top of the other.

Forward and backwardForward and backward. All or any designated . All or any designated dancers take four steps fwd and four step bwd. dancers take four steps fwd and four step bwd. Hands may be joined or down at the side.Hands may be joined or down at the side.

Free footFree foot. The foot not bearing the weight of the . The foot not bearing the weight of the bodybody

Free handFree hand. The hand not placed anywhere or not . The hand not placed anywhere or not doing or holding anything.doing or holding anything.

HopHop. A spring on one foot, landing on the same foot . A spring on one foot, landing on the same foot in place or in any direction. The free foot is raised in in place or in any direction. The free foot is raised in front or in rear.front or in rear.

Inside FootInside Foot. The foot nearest one’s partner, when . The foot nearest one’s partner, when partners stand side by side.partners stand side by side.

JumpJump. A spring on one foot or both feet in any . A spring on one foot or both feet in any direction.direction.

Inside handInside hand. The hand nearest one’s partner, when . The hand nearest one’s partner, when partner’s stand side by side. partner’s stand side by side.

LeapLeap. A spring from one foot and land on the other . A spring from one foot and land on the other foot.foot.

Ladies ChainLadies Chain. Girls exchange places offering R hands . Girls exchange places offering R hands as they pass. Girls join L hand with L of opposite boy as they pass. Girls join L hand with L of opposite boy who places his R hand around her waist and turning who places his R hand around her waist and turning her half way around. Girls return to the original her half way around. Girls return to the original places giving R hands to each other as they pass places giving R hands to each other as they pass and give L hands to partners who turn them around, and give L hands to partners who turn them around, as the opposite boys, to their original places. as the opposite boys, to their original places.

Link ElbowsLink Elbows. Hook L (R) elbow with partner or . Hook L (R) elbow with partner or any dancerany dancer

Open Position (Ballroom Dancing)Open Position (Ballroom Dancing). Partners hold . Partners hold in ballroom dancing, facing one direction, in ballroom dancing, facing one direction, toward the extended arms.toward the extended arms.

Outside FootOutside Foot. The foot away from one’s partner, . The foot away from one’s partner, when partners stand side by side.when partners stand side by side.

Outside HandOutside Hand. The hand away from one’s . The hand away from one’s partner, when partners stand side by side. partner, when partners stand side by side.

Partner’s sidePartner’s side. The partners change with four . The partners change with four light running steps passing by the L shoulders. light running steps passing by the L shoulders. Turn left about to face partner and return to Turn left about to face partner and return to original position passing by the R shoulders.original position passing by the R shoulders.

Point (Touch)Point (Touch). Touch the floor lightly with the . Touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot, weight of the body on the toes of one foot, weight of the body on the other foot. other foot.

PromenadePromenade. Partners are side by side, l shoulders . Partners are side by side, l shoulders toward the center, holding in toward the center, holding in skating positionskating position (R (R hands joined over the joined L hands) at waist level hands joined over the joined L hands) at waist level or in or in varsovienne positionvarsovienne position (boy’s R arm around back (boy’s R arm around back of girl, holding her R hand close and at level of her R of girl, holding her R hand close and at level of her R shoulder, and his L hand holds her L hand in front or shoulder, and his L hand holds her L hand in front or at the side) they walk around in a counterclockwise at the side) they walk around in a counterclockwise direction until they reach their home position.direction until they reach their home position.

SetSet. A dance or unit formation. In square dance . A dance or unit formation. In square dance formation a set is composed of four pairs standing formation a set is composed of four pairs standing on the sides of a hollow square facing the center. on the sides of a hollow square facing the center. The boys stand at the L side of their respective The boys stand at the L side of their respective partners. The distance across the couples is from partners. The distance across the couples is from eight to ten feet.eight to ten feet.

The couples (partners or pairs) are numbered The couples (partners or pairs) are numbered in a in a counterclockwise directioncounterclockwise direction with with couple 1couple 1 with with back toward the “caller” or music. back toward the “caller” or music. Couple 2Couple 2 on the on the right of couple 1 and right of couple 1 and couple 3couple 3 is the opposite couple is the opposite couple facing couple 1, facing couple 1, couple 4couple 4 is opposite of couple 2. is opposite of couple 2.

PartnersPartners. Dancers standing side by side with girl . Dancers standing side by side with girl at the right of boy.at the right of boy.

Head CouplesHead Couples. Couples 1 and 3.. Couples 1 and 3. Side CouplesSide Couples. Couples 2 and 4.. Couples 2 and 4. OppositesOpposites. Partners facing each other- as . Partners facing each other- as

couples 1 and 3, couples 2 and 4 are opposites.couples 1 and 3, couples 2 and 4 are opposites. CornersCorners. The girl at the left side of boy at the . The girl at the left side of boy at the

right side of girl are corners.right side of girl are corners. Home PositionHome Position. The couple’s original position in . The couple’s original position in

the set.the set. Home Couple (or Stationary Couple)Home Couple (or Stationary Couple). When two . When two

couples are performing a movement the home couples are performing a movement the home couple is the one at whose place the movement couple is the one at whose place the movement is taking place. is taking place.

Visiting Couple/(s)Visiting Couple/(s). Are the pairs moving around . Are the pairs moving around the set, performing the movements with the the set, performing the movements with the home couple/(s). home couple/(s).

Spin (Whirl).Spin (Whirl). To make fast turns executing To make fast turns executing small steps in place. small steps in place.

StompStomp. To bring down the foot forcibly and . To bring down the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor (like doing a heavy step) noisily on the floor (like doing a heavy step) with or without transfer of weight.with or without transfer of weight.

Star Right and LeftStar Right and Left. This is also known as Mill or . This is also known as Mill or Wheel. Four dancers put their R hands in the Wheel. Four dancers put their R hands in the center and walk around clockwise (Star Right) center and walk around clockwise (Star Right) and at the caller’s command they turn about, and at the caller’s command they turn about, put the L hands together and walk put the L hands together and walk counterclockwise (Star Left). They hold their R counterclockwise (Star Left). They hold their R hands together one on top of another or they hands together one on top of another or they may each grip the wrist of the dancer in front may each grip the wrist of the dancer in front of them. of them.

Supporting FootSupporting Foot. The foot which supports the . The foot which supports the weight of the body.weight of the body.

Swing PartnerSwing Partner. Partners in social dance . Partners in social dance position, R shoulders near each other. In position, R shoulders near each other. In this position swing each other around this position swing each other around clockwise by taking quick steps on the L clockwise by taking quick steps on the L foot and accenting the step on the R foot. foot and accenting the step on the R foot. The L foot remains behind the R foot. This The L foot remains behind the R foot. This step is known as the buzz step. Springy, step is known as the buzz step. Springy, light steps may also be used.light steps may also be used.

Turn SingleTurn Single. This is an English term for a . This is an English term for a step which is done by making one step which is done by making one complete turn to the right (clockwise) with complete turn to the right (clockwise) with four light running steps, starting with the R four light running steps, starting with the R foot. foot.

Dance StepsDance StepsSTEPSSTEPS MUSICMUSIC STEP PATTERNS & COUNTINGSSTEP PATTERNS & COUNTINGS

Accented Accented Running Steps Running Steps

¾ ¾ (fast)(fast)

3/83/8

Stamp, Step, StepStamp, Step, Step

1 2 31 2 3

Bleking Bleking 2/42/4

3/43/4

Spring L (R) & Heel Place R (L) – 1 Spring L (R) & Heel Place R (L) – 1 ct.ct.

Heel-Place (R), Close (step) (R)Heel-Place (R), Close (step) (R)

1 21 2

Heel-Place, Close (step)Heel-Place, Close (step)

1, 2 3 1, 2 3

Break LegsBreak Legs 2/42/4 Jump both feet, Half-kneelJump both feet, Half-kneel

1 21 2

Chasse Chasse

(Slides)(Slides)2/42/4 Slide, Cut or Close (step)Slide, Cut or Close (step)

1 and 1 and

STEPSSTEPS MUSICMUSIC STEP PATTERNS & COUNTINGSSTEP PATTERNS & COUNTINGS

Dutch StepDutch Step 3/43/4 Step, Heel-Brush, HopStep, Heel-Brush, Hop

1 2 31 2 3

GallopGallop 2/42/4

6/86/8Step, CutStep, Cut

1 ah1 ah

Grapevine Grapevine 2/4 2/4

4/44/4

3/43/4

Step, Cross-step, Step, Cross-stepStep, Cross-step, Step, Cross-step

1 2 1 21 2 1 2

Cross-step, Step, Cross-step, StepCross-step, Step, Cross-step, Step

1 2 3 41 2 3 4

1, 2 2 31, 2 2 3

1 2 31 2 3

Parallel TortillierParallel Tortillier

Opposite Opposite TortillierTortillier


Hopsa Hopsa 2/42/4 Leap, Cross-step, Step, PauseLeap, Cross-step, Step, Pause

1, and 2, and 1, and 2, and

Hungarian TurnHungarian Turn 2/42/4 Hop, Step, Step, (Turning in place)Hop, Step, Step, (Turning in place)

1 and 2 (2M)1 and 2 (2M)

Jumping Jack Jumping Jack 2/4 2/4 Deep-Knee bend, Jump (feet Deep-Knee bend, Jump (feet apart)apart)

1 21 2

MazurkaMazurka 3/43/4 Slide, Cut, Hop Slide, Cut, Hop

1 2 31 2 3

MincingMincing 2/4 2/4 Step, Step, Step, Step (tiny steps)Step, Step, Step, Step (tiny steps)

1 and 1 and1 and 1 and

MinuetMinuet 3/43/4 Step, Step, Step, PointStep, Step, Step, Point

1 2 3 1,2,3 (2M)1 2 3 1,2,3 (2M)

Pas de BasquePas de Basque 3/43/4 Circle & Leap, Slide, CutCircle & Leap, Slide, Cut

1 2 31 2 3


Pivot TurnPivot Turn 3/43/4 Step, Step on ball & Turn, Step, Step, Step on ball & Turn, Step,

1 and 2 1 and 2

Step on ball & TurnStep on ball & Turn

andand

Cross PolkaCross Polka 2/42/4 Circle & Hop, Cross-step, Close, Circle & Hop, Cross-step, Close, StepStep

and 1 and 2and 1 and 2

Old Hop PolkaOld Hop Polka 2/4 2/4 Hop, Step, Close, StepHop, Step, Close, Step


Heel and Toe Heel and Toe PolkaPolka

2/42/4 Heel-Place, Toe-point, Step, Close, Heel-Place, Toe-point, Step, Close,

1 2 1 and1 2 1 and

Step, PauseStep, Pause

2 and 2 and

Russian PolkaRussian Polka 2/4 2/4 Heel-brush, Heel-step, Close, StepHeel-brush, Heel-step, Close, Step


PrysiadkaPrysiadka 2/42/4 Full-knee bend and Stretch (1ct.)Full-knee bend and Stretch (1ct.)


Rocking StepRocking Step 2/42/4 Fall on Raise R (L), Fall on Raise L Fall on Raise R (L), Fall on Raise L (R)(R)

1 2 1 2

Rubber LegsRubber Legs 2/42/4 Cross L (R) over R (L) and twist R Cross L (R) over R (L) and twist R (L),(L),

11

Same Position and twistSame Position and twist

22

SchottischeSchottische 4/4 4/4 Step, Close, Step, HopStep, Close, Step, Hop

1 2 3 41 2 3 4

ShufflingShuffling 2/42/4 Slide, Slide, Slide, Slide Slide, Slide, Slide, Slide

1 and 2 and 1 and 2 and

(tiny slides on ball)(tiny slides on ball)

SkipSkip 2/4 2/4

6/86/8Step, HopStep, Hop

1 ah1 ah

Slide StepSlide Step 2/42/4 Slide, CloseSlide, Close

1 2 (1,2 3) (1, 2,3)1 2 (1,2 3) (1, 2,3)


Step-HopStep-Hop 2/42/4

3/43/4Step, HopStep, Hop

1 2 (1,2 3) 1 2 (1,2 3)

Step-PointStep-Point 2/42/4

3/43/4Step, PointStep, Point

1 2 (1,2 3)1 2 (1,2 3)

Step-SwingStep-Swing 2/4 2/4

3/43/4Step, SwingStep, Swing

1 2 (1,2 3) (1, 2,3)1 2 (1,2 3) (1, 2,3)

Step-Swing-HopStep-Swing-Hop 3/43/4 Step, Swing, HopStep, Swing, Hop

1 2 31 2 3

Step-Brush-Step-Brush-Swing-HopSwing-Hop

3/43/4 Step, Brush-Swing, HopStep, Brush-Swing, Hop

1 2 31 2 3

Touch StepTouch Step 2/42/4 Spring R (L) and Touch L (R) Spring R (L) and Touch L (R) (1ct.)(1ct.)

Touch, Close (step)Touch, Close (step)

1 21 2

Ballroom WaltzBallroom Waltz 3/43/4 Step, Slide, CloseStep, Slide, Close

1 2 31 2 3


Box Square WaltzBox Square Waltz 3/43/4 Step, Step, CloseStep, Step, Close

1 2 3 (2M)1 2 3 (2M)

Cross WaltzCross Waltz 3/43/4 Cross-step, Close, StepCross-step, Close, Step

1 2 31 2 3

Folk Waltz or Folk Waltz or WaltzWaltz

3/4 3/4 Step, Close, StepStep, Close, Step

1 2 31 2 3

Waltz BalanceWaltz Balance 3/43/4 Step, Close & Raise Heels, Heels Step, Close & Raise Heels, Heels DownDown

1 2 31 2 3

Waltz TurnWaltz Turn 3/4 3/4 Step, Close, Step Step, Close, Step

1 2 3 1 2 3

(Turning in place or moving)(Turning in place or moving)

VarsovienneVarsovienne 3/43/4 Slide, Close, Step, PointSlide, Close, Step, Point

1 2 3 1,2,3 (2M)1 2 3 1,2,3 (2M)

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