Today's theme is about different dances (to similar music). The first is Graovsko Horo. Gravosko is a dance that can done to many different melodies. The rhythm is 2/4.
Video #1 is the music favored by the Dunav group in Jerusalem. The dance shown here is different than the one in the notes because the speed of the music does not change.
The Ibro Lolov music in Video #2 is a different arrangement, but the basic melody is still recognizable. The dancers wear costumes from the Shopluk folklore region, where the dance is from. I don't know how they manage to dance on cobblestones.
This version speeds up slightly towards the end.
Video #3 has a different tune for Graovsko. This one is popular in Bulgaria (different music, gaida dominant). The dance has a slight variation as well, watch the feet closely. There is a tempo change at 1:48 that continues to 4:53 which must be the Divotinsko part. These ladies have stamina!
Video #4 is Ogneno Horo, as taught by Roberto Bagnoli. There is a teaching session for most of the video; the music starts at 17.18.
The first two figures are similar to those in the dance Kulsko Horo, and there is one at 11:54 that is used in the dance Vlashko.
This is an interesting combination using steps typical of northwestern Bulgaria and choreographing them to the music for Graovsko. Remember Video #1?
If you enjoyed this you may also like:
Balkan Dances That Are Often Confused, Part 11: Kulsko Horo and Kulskoto
A Family Resemblance: Theme and Variations
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