Donke Lesnoto.mpg

January 1, 2010. Uploaded by Jim Gold.
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DONKE LESNOTO. . . BULGARIA
Dance Meaning: Donkes Dance
Pronunciation: Donka Les-NO-to
Choreography: By Jim Gold in Macedonian-Bulgarian style.
Source: Pirin region; Lesnoto style.
Music: Bulgaria
Formation: Open circle
Meter: 7/8 slow/quick/quick: s,q,q

Introduction: 10 measures
Measures

First Step:
Basic lesnoto:
1Step on R(s), lift L(q), step on L over R(q),
2Repeat meas. 1
3step on R(s), lift L(q,q),
4step on L(s), lift R(q,q),
5twist R to left(s), twist R back to ctr(q,q).
6-20Repeat meas. 1-5 3x

Second step:
Forward lifts
1Step into ctr on R(s,q,q),
2Step back on L, lift R high(s,q,q),
3Hook R ft. behind L knee in big sweeping motion(s,q,q),
4Step on R(s), bounce on both ft(q,q),
5Hold legs together, twist knees to L in a small circle(s,q.q).
6-10Repeat meas. 1-5

Third Step:
1Face ctr but moving to the right, CCW:
Step on R(s), lift L(q),
cross L over R, step on L(q),
2 Repeat meas.1
3Repeat meas. 1
4Step on R(s), touch L heel to left side (q),
touch L heel diag left ctr(q),
5Step on L ft(s), touch R heel diagonal ctr
right side (q),
touch R heel diagonal ctr again(q).
6-10Repeat meas. 1-5

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[brucefetter]

you gots the moves. thanks!