Devojka Mari Hubavo - Bulgaria

Introduced by Yves Moreau

Open circle, arms in W-position. Meter 2/4. The dance is done in phrases of 5 slow beats, and will be notated that way.

Beat Step
Part I
1 Facing slightly R of center, take two steps forward.
2 Step forward on R foot.
3 Step forward on L foot, then bend R knee to lift lower L leg slightly backwards.
4 Step on R foot to R, leaning slightly to R
5 Step backwards on L foot.
Repeat beats 1-5 five times.
1-2 Touch R foot forward, touch R foot to R
3-4 Touch R foot forward, step on R foot next to L foot
5-8 Repeat counts 1-4 with opposite footwork
9-16 Repeat counts 1-8
Part I Variation
1-6 Do step-hops instead of steps.
Part II Variation
1-2 Step forward on R foot (1), step on L foot in place (&), step back on R foot (2), step on L foot in place (&).
3-4 Step forward on R foot (1), step on L foot in place (&), step on R foot next to L foot (2), hold (&).
5-8 Repeat counts 1-4 with opposite footwork.
9-16 Repeat counts 1-8.


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