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Uploaded by on Jan 14, 2011

January 15, 2011 Uploaded by Jim Gold.
Produced by Jim Gold International, Jim Gold teacher of folk dances in USA and organizer of folk tours around the world. More info at www.jimgold.com

STARI ZUPSKI PLES. . . Croatia
Dance Meaning: Dance from the old region
Pronunciation: STA-ri DJUP-ski ("dj"as in leisure) Ples
Choreography: By Jim Gold using traditional steps from Croatia.
Source: Dubrovnik Region
Music: Folklorni Ansembl Lindjo: Homo U Kolo
Formation: Circle, arms in V position.
Meter: 4/4

Introduction: No introduction
Measures

Step One:
1 Facing left, right shoulder toward ctr:
Step R into ctr(ct 1), bring L next to R(ct &),
step R in ctr(ct 2),
Back out: Step L out of ctr(ct 3),
bring R next to L(ct 4),
2-4 Repeat meas. 1 3x

Step Two:
Sides
5 Facing ctr, side-together moving right, CCW:
Step to the right(ct 1), bring L next to R(ct &), repeat 2x(ct 2&, 3&),
step on R to the right(ct 4),
touch L next to R(ct &),
6 Repeat meas. 5 in opp dir,
7-8 Repeat meas. 5-6
1-4 Repeat Step 1
5-8 Repeat Step 2 Variations for Step 2
Optional: Replace meas. 6 with cherkessia step:
Cherkessia Step: Face ctr: Cross R over L(ct 1),
step on L in place(ct &),
step on R to side of L(ct 2),
step on L in place(ct &),
cross R over L(ct 3),
step on L in place(ct &),
step on R(ct 4),
Repeat opp ft

Step Three: (Slow music)
Rida Step
1 Step R in front of L(ct 1), step L to left side(ct 2), Step R in front of L(ct 3), step L to left side(ct 4),
2 Step R in front of L(ct 1), step L to left side(ct 2),
step R in front of L(ct 3), lift L (ct 4),
3-4 Repeat meas. 1-2, opp ft and opp dir,
5-8 Repeat meas. 1-4
9-16 Repeat meas. 1-8

Lame Duck Step (Second part of Step Three)
1 Facing right, in LOD:
Hop on L lifting R in front(ct 1),
step on R(ct &), step on L(2),
hop on L lifting R in front(ct 3),
step on R(ct &), step on L(4),
2 hop on L lifting R in front(ct 1),
step on R(ct &), step on L(2),
hop on L as you half-turn to face CW(ct 3),
step on R(ct &), step on L(ct 4),
3-4 Repeat meas. 1-2 opp dir and opp ft,
5 Slow Crossing Cherkessia Step:
Face ctr: Cross R over L(ct 1),
step on L in place(ct 2),
step on R to side of L(ct 3),
step on L in place(ct 4),
6 Cross R over L(ct 1),
step on L in place(ct 2),
step on R in place(ct 3),
step on L in place(ct &),
step on R in place(ct 4),
7 Repeat meas. 5 opp ft
8 Cross L over R(ct 1), step on R in place(ct 2),
Step on L in place(ct 3-4)

Order of steps:
1,2,1,2, Step 3
1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2, Step 3
1,2,1,2,1,2,1

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