Čičovo Horo (Čoček)Чичиво Хоро (Чочек)Bulgaria |
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Source: | As learned by Tom Deering from Anton and Elka at dance parties in the spring and summer of 1999. The name of the dance is from the word for uncle - čičo. | |
Pronounced: | Chee-choh-voh Hoh-roh, Cho-check | |
Rhythm: | 2/4 | |
Recording: | Any brisk Čoček | |
Formation: | Mixed lines with arms in close "W" hold. Hands should go up and down energetically with steps. The footwork is loose and close to the ground. | |
Meas | Ct | Basic |
1 | 1 | Facing center and moving R, Step on R slightly forward and to R |
& | Step on L behind R | |
2 | Step on R to R | |
& | Step on L in front of R | |
2 | 1 | Step on R to R |
& | Step on L behind R | |
2 | Step on R to R | |
& | Touch L next to R | |
3 | 1 | Facing center and moving L, Step on L slightly forward and to L |
& | Step on R behind L | |
2 | Step on L to L | |
& | Touch R next to L | |
Repeat from the beginning until the music stops. | ||
Cue: |
Step, behind, step, in front, step, behind, step, touch Step, behind, step, touch | |
Variation: | Stamp heel instead of touch | |
Dance Description by Tom Deering |