Moldavia

Hora din Giurgiuleşti

Hora din Giurgiuleşti is from the village of Giurgiuleşti in southern Moldova. Hora is a national dance that requires a relatively large group of people to hold hands and form a circle. There can be several circles one inside of the other, all moving in opposite directions. This dance was choreographed by George and Irina Arabagi.

Presented by George & Irina Arabagi in 2012. View pdf here.

Joc Mare

This dance is a traditional Moldavian dance where the dancers hold hands in a circle. Joc Mare is
popular during wedding celebrations and festivals, and is an essential part of the social entertainment in rural areas. This dance was choreographed by George and Irina Arabagi.

Presented by George & Irina Arabagi in 2012. View pdf here.