This dance is set to a traditional Kuban Cossack humorous dance song. The dance was choreographed by Hennie Konings based on traditional Kuban Cossack folk dance material. First presented in Germany in 1996.
Translation: “Green forest,” from the first line of the accompanying song.
Pronunciation: hai zeh-leh-NEHN-kee
Music: Russian Folk Dances @ Stockton 2008, Band 3. 2/4 meter
or SYNCOOP 5758 CD 229, Band 2.
Formation: Circle, no hand hold. Begin facing ctr.
Steps & Styling: All stamps are without weight unless otherwise noted.

Presented by Radboud Koop in 2008. View pdf here.