Sto Mi E Milo.mpg

December 20, 2009. 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
STO MI E MILO (LELE, VARAI). . .BULGARIA
Dance Meaning: What is Sweet?
Pronunciation: Le-le, VA-rai (Sto Mi E MI-lo)
Choreography: By Jim Gold in Bulgarian folk dance style.
Source: Plovdiv Region, Batouchko Monastery area, Lesnoto style.
Music: Vievska Folk Group
Formation: Open circle, arms in W position.
Meter: 7/8, slow/quick/quick, s,q,q,

Introduction: 8 measures
Measures:

FIRST STEP (PART I)
Lesnoto Step
1Step to the right on R(s), lift L across R(q),
step on L across R(q),
2step to the right on R(s), lift L(q,q),
3step on L(s), lift R(q,q).

SECOND STEP (PART II)
Patrioti Step
1-4Step into ctr with R ft,
place L ft behind R knee (s,q,q),
step back on L, lift R leg high (s,q,q),
Hook R ft around in reel step and lock
behind L knee (s,q,q),
Step on R in place(s), place L beside R (q,q),
53 back pas de bas:
Step on L in place(s), step on R behind (q),
step on L in place(q),
6Repeat meas. 5 wi opp dir and opp ft
7Repeat meas. 5 (same dir and ft)
8Step on R(s), step on L next to R(q,q).

THIRD STEP (PART III)
Four two-steps to the right, CCW:
1Step forward on R(s), step forward on L(q),
step forward on R(q),
2-4Repeat meas. 1 3x
5Three-step grapevine to left, CW:
R over left(s), L besides R(q), R behind L(q),
Crossing step:
6 Step on L in place(s), cross R in front of L(q),
step on L in place (q),
7Repeat meas. 6 opp ft and opp dir,
8Step on L(s), touch R toe to L instep(q,q).

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[njolakoski]

Mr. Gold you are incorrect, the song Sto Mi E Milo Em Drago, originates from Macedonia, and not Bulgaria.

[Angelsbythesea1127]

I love this dance and the song. This is nice to dance in a circle. Great job Jim!!!

[karapyet]

great recording of this song! Who sings it?

[floareacrinului]

Well, I understand now what your occupation is, you must be a great lover of  this area's folk dance and music!!!!!!