Hora Miresei

History

A Romanian dance. The name means Bride's Dance. I learned this dance from Cindy Kelly in 2010.

Rhythm

The dance is in a slow, even 4/4 rhythm with a step or touch on every beat.

Steps

Start in a circle in a teapot hold - put your left hand on your own left hip or tummy and put your right hand on your neighbour's forearm.

First part

Step to the side with the right, leading with the heel and letting the shoulder come in slightly. Close with the left. Do this twice.
Step to the side with the right, then touch close with the left, pointing the foot to the side. Repeat with opposite feet.

Do the first part twice.

Second part

Step to the side (and slightly behind) with the right. then cross the left in front. Step to the side with the right, then touch close with the left. Repeat this to the left.
Step to the side with the right, then touch close with the left. Repeat this to the left.
Repeat the first four steps (right side, left cross in front, right side, left touch).

Third part

Step forward with the left, then touch close with the right. Step back with the right, then touch close with the left.
Take three steps forward, starting with the left, then touch close with the right. Repeat this going backwards, starting with the right.
Step to the side with the left (leading with the heel), then close with the right. Do this twice, but on the second time just touch close.

Music

From a workshop CD - sorry, no more details.
The music for the third part plays as an introduction, the dance begins with the wind instrument melody.

Dance description by Andy Bettis - March 2010