Berovsko Za Pojas is from Berovo, Delčevo, in the Maleševo region of Macedonia. It is danced on many occasions such as a Slava, weddings, picnics, etc. to communal gatherings and religious holidays. Presented in 2011 by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll. View the pdf here.
Bitolsko Svadbeno Oro
Bitolsko svadbeno oro means “wedding dance from Bitola.” Lee Otterholt learned this dance from Ciga Despotović in the late 1970’s.
Presented in 2009 by Lee Otterholt. View the pdf here.
Čije e Ona Mome
This is a wedding dance from the Kočani area of Macedonia. It is danced relatively calmly, even
leisurely, and is sometimes led by the bride. It used to be performed in many festivals, both local and at Bitola.
Presented in 2011 by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll. View the pdf here.
Čučersko Oro
A Macedonian dance Lee Otterholt learned from Ciga Despotović in the late 1970’s.
Presented by Lee Otterholt in 2009. View pdf here.
Debarska Svadba
This dance is from the Debar area, in western Macedonia. It was done originally at weddings but now is done on other occasions, from weddings and birthdays to communal gatherings and religious holidays.
Pronunciation: DEH-bahr-skah SVAHD-bah
Music: 7/8 meter, counted 1 2 3 Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton
Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 14
Formation: Mixed line or open circle, hands joined in W-position.
Steps & Styling: Čukče: A low hop in which the ball of the foot remains on the floor.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Egejskoto
This dance comes from Aegean, Macedonia.
Pronunciation: eh-GAY-skoh-toh
Music: 12/16 meter, counted as 1 2 3 4 5 Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton Folk- dance Camp 2011, Band 16 (mislabeled as #13)
Formation: Mixed line or open circle, hands joined in W-position.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Lesnoto Majka
This dance is seen all over Macedonia. It is done at many gathering occasions like weddings, name days picnics, and parties.
Pronunciation: LEHSS-noh-toh MAHY-kah
Music: 7/8 meter, counted 1 2 3 Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 7
Formation: Mixed line or open circle; hands joined in W-position.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Snošti Te Prativ Na Voda
This dance is from Skopje area. It is done on many occasions, from weddings and birthdays to
communal gatherings and religious holidays. The name means “Last night I went to the well.”
Pronunciation: SNOHSH-tee teh PRAH-teev na VOH-dah
Music: 11/16 meter, counted 1 2 3 4 5 Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton
Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 2
Formation: Mixed line or open circle; hands joined in W-position.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Staro Makedonsko
This dance is from Skopje area and still danced today at many different occasions such as weddings, name days, sobors, etc.
Pronunciation: STAH-roh mak-eh-DON-skoh
Music: 8/16 meter Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 6
Formation: Mixed line or open circle; hands joined in W-position.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Svadbarsko Oro
Pronunciation: SVAHD-bahr-skoh OH-roh
Music: 2/4 meter Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 9
Formation: Mixed line or open circle; hands joined in V-position.
Steps & Styling: Čukče: A low hop in which the ball of the foot remains on the floor.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Svekrvino Oro
This is a wedding dance from the Vardar Valley. The svekrvino (groom’s mother) is draped with
peppers and she leads the beginning and ending dance of the wedding. If no band is available, the dance is done to singing.
Pronunciation: SVEH-kur-vee-noh OH-roh
Music: 7/8 meter, counted 1 2 3 Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 8
Formation: Mixed line or open circle; hands joined in W-position.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Tri Godini Kate
Pronunciation: TREE GOH-dee-nee KAH-teh
Music: 7/8 meter, counted 1 2 3 Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton
Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 10
Formation: Mixed line or open circle; hands joined in W-position.
Steps & Styling: Čukče: A low hop in which the ball of the foot remains on the floor.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Vallja E Gjilanit
This crossing dance (Krsteno) also known as Gilanka was observed at a Rom wedding in “Sutka”
Skopje in 1987.
Pronunciation: VAHL-yah EH GYEEL-ah-neet
Music: 6/8 meter Balkan I 2010 Steve’s Dances CD, Band 7 Counted as “1, and, uh, 2 and uh”
Formation: Open circle, arms in W-pos. Leader can change steps at will and others can
choose to follow or not.
Presented by Stephen Kotansky in 2010. View pdf here.
Zajko Kokorajko
This version was learned from Dick van der Zwan and is an interesting Krsteno (crossing) dance form from Northern Greece which takes 10½ measures to complete. The music is a version of a famous Macedonian folk song about a foolish rabbit as sung by Alexander Sarievski.
Presented by Stephen Kotansky in 2010. View pdf here.
Žensko Čamče
This is a women’s dance from the Demihisar-Bitola region of Macedonia.
Pronunciation: DZEHN-skoh CHAHM-cheh
Music: 7/8 meter, counted 1 2 3 Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton
Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 13
Formation: Open circle; hands joined in W-position.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Žensko za raka
A women’s dance from Western Macedonia with a 12-measure pattern. Originally taught by Saško
Anastasov.
Translation: Women’s dance using hand hold.
Pronunciation: ZHEHN-skoh zah RAH-kahA
Presented by Yves Moreau in 2009. View pdf here.
