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It's harder to learn and follow dances on Zoom than it is in person. Here are some dance video links to review at your leisure. To find a specific video use ctrl-F on Windows or cmd-F on Mac to search.

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Dance Notes and references

These are gathered from the Hoolyeh online dance group, based in Corvallis, Oregon.

February 2023

Daliana, Greece
L'Homme Qui Marche, France, choreographed by Danyèle Besserer.
Mesarisko Oro, Macedonia, originally taught by Atanas Kolarovski
Sapari, Israel, choreographed by Moshe Eskayo.
Sirba Pe Loc, Romania, originally taught by Mihai David
Staro Pomaško, Bulgaria, originally taught by Yves Moreau

January 2023

Ba'leilot Ha'kayiz Ha'chamim, Israel, taught by Tuvia Tishler
Bučimiš, Bulgaria
Pet Je Kumi, Croatia, taught by Želko Jergen

May 2022

Svornato Horo, Bulgaria
Trei Pazese Batrinesc, Romania, taught by Sunni Bloland. Another video

April 2022

Baldâzka, Bulgaria
Davorike dajke, Serbia
L'homme qui marche, choreographed by Danyèle Besserer
Joc in Patru, Romania, originally taught by Theodor Vasiliescu. Bonus: Joc in Patru music with fabulous Romanian costumes via Kathy S.
Trakijska Racenica, Bulgaria, originally taught by Yves Moreau
Robin Ddiog, Wales

March 2022

Hora din Campie, Romania, originally taught by Theodor Vasiliescu
Janino Horo, Macedonia, introduced by Mile Kolarov. Notes and videos.
Makedonsko Devojce variation, Macedonia
Siriysko Horo, Bulgaria/Syria, originally taught by Yulian Yordanov. Instructions.
Zemjo Makedonska, Macedonia

February 2022

Lesnoto variation, Macedonia, Ciga Despotović, Stockton 1978.
Neveno Mome (Arap), Bulgaria

January 2022

Četvorka, Macedonia, introduced by Atanas Kolarovski (dancing here in a silent movie from 1972)
Hora Lui Chisar, Romania, introduced by Mihai David.
Joc Batranesc de la Niculitel, Romania, originally taught by Theodor Vasilescu
Joc de Leagane, Romania, originally taught by Theodor Vasiliescu (includes story behind the dance)
Kasapsko Oro, Macedonia, introduced by Atanas Kolarovski
Spiro danced by Jana Rickel, Bulgaria, introduced by Petur Iliev
Valle Shqiptare, music from Albania, choreographed by Roberto Bagnoli
Varnenska Tropanka, Bulgaria, introduced by Yves Moreau

December 2021

Al Gemali, Israel, choreographed by Moshe Eskayo. Instructions.
Spiro, Bulgaria, introduced by Petur Iliev.

November 2021

Mjatalo Lenče, Bulgaria, introduced by Belčo Stanev. Instructions, videos.
Paidușca, Romania
Tresenica, Serbia, introduced by Dennis Boxell. Instructions, videos.

October 2021

Debarska Svadba, Macedonia, introduced by Atanas Kolarovski
Mindrele, Romania, originally taught by Sunni Bloland
Pandalaš, Bulgaria, originally taught by Yves Moreau
Sham Hareh Golan, Israel, choregraphed by Yonatan Gabai.
Urva Fanka, Macedonia, originally taught by Atanas Kolarovski
Yatsusaka, Japan

September 2021
Thanks Debbie and Kathy and Paul for making four videos!

Ba'Leilot Ha'Kaitz Ha'Chamim, Israel, choreographed by Tuvia Tishler. Song lyrics and translation
Dedo Mili Dedo, Macedonia, introduced by Atanas Kolarovski
Hora Spoitorilor, Romania, introduced by Mihai David, danced by Debbie and Kathy
Jocul Dea Lungul, Romania, danced by Debbie and Kathy
Koritsa, Albania, introduced by Steve Kotansky
Nevestinkso Oro, Macedonia, danced by Kathy and Debbie
Tokyo Polka, US, choreographed by Richard Powers. Singing video by Finnish group Loituma, and same group in 2021.
Žensko Čamče, Macedonia, introduced by Atanas Kolarovski, danced by Kathy and Debbie

Alphabetical list of past videos (search with ctrl-F or cmd-F)

Adama ve Shemayim, Israel, choreographed by Gadi Biton.
Alunelul Batut, Romania, originally taught by Eugenia Popescu-Judetz
Alunelul de la Urzica, Romania
Ashun Daje Mori, dance by Bianca de Jong to a Bosnian Sevdah song

Baldazka, Bulgaria, originally taught by Yves Moreau (Alternatively, Chukanoto, different dance, same music.)
Bajrace or Zensko Berance, Macedonia, as taught by Pece Atanasovski
Bistrica Kopanica, Bulgaria, introduced by Yves Moreau
Bregovsko, Bulgaria
Brestaska Racenica, Bulgaria, originally taught by Belco Stanev
Bucimis, Bulgaria

C'est une jeune mariee, Breton
Ca La Mahala, Roma Romania, originally taught by Mihai David
Cekurjankino, Bulgaria, originally taught by Yves Moreau
Cetvorka, Macedonia, introduced by Atanas Kolarovski
Chukanoto, Bulgaria, originally taught by Yves Moreau
Ciganskoto, Bulgaria
Čije e ona mome, Macedonia, originally taught by Atanas Kolarovski. Dance notes.
Circular info & videos, Brazil, choreographed by Lucia Cordeiro.

De Secerat, Romania, originally taught by Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu
Deli Becar, Macedonia, originally taught by Atanas Kolarovski
Djurdjevica, Serbia
Dobrudzanska Pandela and a bouncier version, Bulgaria, originally taught by Jaap Leegwater.
Dragaicuta, Romania, originally taught by Sunni Bloland

Ekizlisko Horo, Bulgaria
Elenska Racenica, Bulgaria, originally taught by Yves Moreau

For a Birthday, Hungary, choreographed by Andor Czompo

Garoon, Armenia
Gudi, Assyrian region of Turkey, originally taught by Ahmet Lüleci.

Hayde Gidelum, Turkey, introduced by Ahmet Luleci. Another version of the music.
Hineh Ma Tov, Modern, Israel
Hora Banateana, Romania
Hora de Mina, Romania, originally taught by Mihai David.
Hora Nuntasilor, Romania, originally taught by Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu

I Trata, Greece
Ievan Polkka (Tokyo Polka), Finland, sung by Loituma

Joc Batranesc de la Niculitel, Romania, originally taught by Theodor Vasilescu
Joc de Fete, Romania, introduced by Theodor Vasiliescu
Joc de Leagane, Romania, originally taught by Theodor Vasiliescu (includes story behind the dance)

Kali Tihi info & video, Greece
Karagouna, Greece
Karamfil, Bulgaria, originally taught by Jaap Leegwater
Kalenin Dibinde, Turkey, introduced by Ahmet Luleci
Koljovo Horo, Bulgaria, originally taught by Yves Moreau, Yves teaching (Facebook)
Kujawiak Niebieski, Poland, choreographed by Morley Layton
Kumanovsko Oro, Macedonia, originally taught by Yves Moreau

Lemonia, Greece, introduced by Joe Graziosi. Dance notes.
Lesi, Macedonia, originally taught by Atanas Kolarovski
Lubili Se Dvama Mladi, Bulgaria, choreographed by Richard van der Kooij. More info.

Maricensko, Bulgaria
Mashala, dance by Ira Weisburd, "Pirin style dance"
Mavilim, Turkey, originally taught by Ahmet Luleci
Mesarisko Oro, Macedonia

Narodno Oro, Macedonia
Nebesko Kolo, Serbia
Nevestinsko (Prsten Mi Padna), Macedonia
NovoZagorsko Horo, Bulgaria

Odeno Oro, Macedonia, originally taught by Pece Atanasovski
Ooska Gookas, Armenia. Also, take zero. Thanks, Debbie!
Opinca, Romania, originally taught by Cristian Florescu & Sonia Dion
Ovcepolsko Oro, Macedonia, originally taught by Pece Atanasovski
Ovčepolsko Potrčulka, Macedonia, introduced by Pece Atanasovski

Papuri, Armenia
Pasarelska, Bulgaria, history and instructions from Dick Oakes
Pomasko Sirto, Bulgaria, originally taught by Yves Moreau
Povlekana, Bulgaria, originally taught by Iliana Bozhanova
Povrateno, Macedonia
Primavera en Salonico, music from Greece, choreographed by Steve Kotansky

Romsko Nevestinsko, Macedonia/Roma
Rusi Kosi, Bulgaria, originally taught by Jaap Leegwater.

Sapari, Israel, choreographed by Moshe Eskayo.
Sborenka, Bulgaria
Sedi Donka, Bulgaria
Serbez Donka, Macedonia
Sirdes (Armenian Misirlou), Armenia/US, choreographed by Tondee Akgoulian.
Sirba Pe Loc, Romania, introduced by Alexandru and Mihai David. Also this video posted earlier looks good Sirba Pe Loc from Denver Folk Dancers.
Sto Mi e Milo, Macedonia
Strumicka Petorka, Macedonia, as danced and originally choreographed by Bora Gajicki
Stara Vlajna, Serbia
Svatba, Bulgaria, choreographed by Belco Stanev, and a music video with Nicolina Chardakova, Macedonian song.
Svekrvino, Macedonia, originally taught by Atanas Kolarovski

Tervelska Raka, Bulgaria, originally taught by Yves Moreau
Titara, Society of Pontians of Rizos
Titara, Efxinos Leschi of Yannitsa group
Toicevo, Serbia

Valle Pogonishte, Albania, choreographed by Yves Moreau
Vallja "Hajde Merre Furken", Albania, originally taught by Steve Kotansky
Vodarki Todorkino Ratevka Medley, Macedonia

Ya’Abud, Israel
Yar Ko Parag and corrected last step, Armenia, originally taught by Tineke van Geel.

Zajecarka, Serbia, originally taught by Dick Crum
Zajko Kolorajko (Skopsko Zaramo), Macedonia, originally taught by Dick Crum.
Zek Zek Dadumle, Romania/Roma, originally taught by Steve Kotansky
Zensko Camce, Macedonia, originally taught by Atanas Kolarovski
Zervodhexios, Monastiri, North Thrace, Folklore Society of the Thracians of Nefraktis, Drama

Denis White's amazing list of videos.

Albania
Moj Maro Moj Marine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3Hf8sk-0PM (Dunav)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewOPQGSLreo (Kotansky)

Valle Pogonishte
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfvKgfgqTss

Vallja "Hajde Merre Furken"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx3l8DtEb0U

Armenia
Yar ko parag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuQ8ZpVhnOQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs6I823kYWw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXIVnZZ25us

Papuri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNWIy3skwnA

Azerbaijan
Reyhan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XITzRpeO3KE (woman's styline)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypBoWVrUGV0 (men's, Chinese instructor)

Basque
Bastan Danza
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGbHI-kaYNg

Croatia
Croatian Love Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTNfzaymZLE

Drmeš iz Zdenčine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ShDZaUtZmw (Dunav)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KgujVycuoU

Kolo Kalendara
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RqmVtXP_m4

Krici Krici Ticek
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SEZT9Vuln4

Moja Diridika
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSnzAQ_MBKM

Nabrala Je
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuPJxuNrHeE

Sukačko Kolo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqiuaUOBY-o (Dunav)

Hungary
Kapuvari Verbunk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf0TAsthr8E (demonstration)

Russia
Bielolitza Kruglolitza
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPDU0-iE4JE

Chastushky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZLThr5y2Rg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF-L809fxEY (teaching)

Katia
http://vimeo.com/67096252
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqmvknlkOoA (Dunav)

Troika
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM7B2_g1vZs

Ya da kalinushku lomala
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCSD46akMRk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur2R2iI0Weg

Zimushka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fmndPwhldQ

Serbia
Ciganski Orijent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhlPvpj05Wk (Fausts Fayetteville)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE53xUm8F2c (Dunav)

Davorike Dajke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcStv5-Qbbc (Lee Otterholt version)

Fatiše Kolo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzmrKeIOdC8

Gore More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBgZfXn5NW4 (Dunav)

Mixed kolo dances, St Sava Serbfest, Merriville Indiana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXWtGaT2XaA

In Serbia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvC_3x88J_g

South Africa
Pata Pata
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXFOq9FOYlc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T784WIjoyow

Syria
Debka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vzRXFLGbNA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR2GT5tZcts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9EYbety50A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKkjNzUmyvw

Turkey
Ordu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvIecroZkE4

Oy memo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq4AS8Hc5_k

Ukraine
Hopak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-Y7oKPdV70
https://vimeo.com/57640390

Cossack? dance
Ансамбль Черкесия - Лъапэрисэ - Çerkes TV
Ensemble Cherkesiya - Lanzrisz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXDQFBmg1GI

Иванов Бетал - Лъапэрисэ
Ivanov Vetal - Lanzrisz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3GurDMMm0k

USA ?
Tokyo Polka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO5uAkElawI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXeW4u8wJVk

Questions about the website to Sonia Connolly