A dance from the Rhodope region of Bulgaria. It's a variation of the dance
Svornato that fits this particular tune exactly.
I learned this dance from Yves Moreau in 2011.
The music is a combination of 9/8 (quick-quick-quick-slow) and 5/8 (quick-slow) rhythms.
Start in a line in a W hold, facing right.
Take four steps forward in quick-quick-quick-slow rhythm, starting on the right.
Do this twice.
Turning to face centre step to the side with the right (quick), then cross behind with the left
(slow). Step to the side with the right (quick), then step across in front with the
left (slow).
Step to the side with the right (quick), cross behind with the left (quick), step to the side
with the right (quick), close with the left (slow).
Repeat all of this to the left with opposite feet.
Facing centre take four steps forward in quick-slow-quick-slow rhythm, starting with the
right.
Take three quick steps forward starting with the right, then touch close with the
left (slow).
Repeat all of this with opposite feet moving back.
Do the second part twice.
There is an instrumental introduction, the dance starts with the singing.
Dance description by Andy Bettis - July 2011