Bitolska Gajda - Macedonian Gypsy

Dance introduced by: Michael Ginsburg
Formation: Open Circle
Starting arm position: V-Position
Meter: 4/4
Steps used:  
Measure Count Step
1 1-4 Facing to R, step on R foot forward (1), hold (2), step on L foot forward (3), hold (4).
2 1-4 Step forward on R foot (1), hold (2), tuck L foot on R side of R foot (3), step forward on R foot (4).
3 1-4 Step forward on L foot (1), hold (2), close R foot to L foot (3), step forward on L foot (4).
4 1-4 Facing center, step to R on R foot (1), hold (2), swing L foot in front of R foot (3), hold (4).
5 1-4 Facing slightly diagonally L, step forward on L foot (1), hold (2), step forward on R foot (3), hold (4).
6 1-4 Facing center, step back on L foot (1), hold (2), step back on R foot (3), step back on L foot (4).
7 1-4 Repeat measure 4.
8 1-4 Repeat counts 4 with opposite footwork.

 

 

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