Cincinnati Folk Dancers: Manavu

This is the Cincinnati Folk Dancers at their 2008 Halloween party. They are dancing the Israeli folk dance called Manavu. I am in this scene along with my wife.

MA NA'VU (Israel: "How beautiful upon the mountains")

Introduction:16 beats
Formation:Single circle facing center, hands joined
Music:Rhythmically Moving #6

Part ITOUCH, TOUCH, OUT/CLOSE, IN
OUT, IN, OUT/IN, TOGETHER (Part I 2X)
Beats
1Touch R toe in, weight on L
2Touch R toe sideward, weight on L
3Step R out
&Step L next to R
4Step R in
5Step L out
6Step R in
7Step L out
&Step R in
8Bring both feet together, lowering heels
9-16Repeat Part 1, heats 1-8, with opposite work beginning L

Part IISIDE/SIDE, CROSS, FORWARD/CLOSE, FORWARD (Part II 4X)
1-2Yemenite beginning R, then turn to face CCW
3-4Two-Step L forward, then turn to face center
5-16Repeat Part II, heats 1-4, three more times

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• Manavu
• Israeli
• Israel
• International
• Folk
• Dance
• Cincinnati
• Halloween

[seehowsheruns]

I have been looking for this exact version of the song for a while as my mom taught us to dance this years ago. Do you know, by any chance, who the artist is/where I can find this version? (Obviously there are many online, but I want this artist/singer) Thanks!

[CaelynTekVP]

@seehowsheruns I will see if I can find out.

[oymyvey]

You mixed a jewish folk dance,  and beautiful worshipful dance with pagan halloween and dressed in mockery while doing it.., thats sick and sad.. Too bad. Its not how beautiful anymore..., why would you think of such a thing, never mind. This should be titled clueless, OY!

[CaelynTekVP]

Aren't you over reacting just a tad bit?

[mmarcus178]

I've also been looking for this exact recording for some time now, did you ever happen to find the name of the artist/album?

Thanks

[mrsDEJr]

@oymyvey as much as I'm not into Halloween(being my birthday) however I AM happy with the dancing. I've seen other groups perform this dance poorly. At least you guys did a great job and were able to get it on film. The costumes just need to be over looked.

[elegical]

Congratulations! This is one of the best dancing video clips I've seen. Visually and audibly superb; danced with grace and feeling but not overdone, with a few 'variations' in footwork to make it 'human'.  If I was a non-dancer this would inspire me. Well done! Definitely 'How Beautiful'.