Pliny the Elder
Odd number rhythms are prevalent in Balkan dance. Today's post features dances in 11/8 and 11/16 (the 11/16 is faster).
Video #1 is the dance Isu Bialo Nedo. This is a slow 11/8. The rhythm isn't obvious, but if you listen carefully it's there.
Video #2 is the familiar Boris Karlov version of Gankino Horo. This dance uses the basic kopanitsa step. The rhythm is a fast 11/16 and a lot less subtle than in Video #1.
Video #3 is a dressed-up Thracian Kopanitsa. It starts with a slow, synchronized walk, then a running step that reminds me of the dance Jove Male Mome followed with some fancy footwork. The dancers make it look easy. The rhythm is 11/16.
If you enjoyed this you may also like:
Dances to Music Arranged by Boris Karlov
Variations on the Bulgarian Folk Tune: Gankino Horo
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Thank you for posting the reference to Isu Bialo Nedo, which I did not know. We will definitely make it part of our dances (Indy IFD).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the read. This dance has been a part of our repertoire for a while. Happy Dancing!
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