Berovsko Za Pojas is from Berovo, Delčevo, in the Maleševo region of Macedonia. It is danced on many occasions such as a Slava, weddings, picnics, etc. to communal gatherings and religious holidays. Presented in 2011 by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll. View the pdf here.
Čije e Ona Mome
This is a wedding dance from the Kočani area of Macedonia. It is danced relatively calmly, even
leisurely, and is sometimes led by the bride. It used to be performed in many festivals, both local and at Bitola.
Presented in 2011 by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll. View the pdf here.
Debarska Svadba
This dance is from the Debar area, in western Macedonia. It was done originally at weddings but now is done on other occasions, from weddings and birthdays to communal gatherings and religious holidays.
Pronunciation: DEH-bahr-skah SVAHD-bah
Music: 7/8 meter, counted 1 2 3 Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton
Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 14
Formation: Mixed line or open circle, hands joined in W-position.
Steps & Styling: Čukče: A low hop in which the ball of the foot remains on the floor.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Egejskoto
This dance comes from Aegean, Macedonia.
Pronunciation: eh-GAY-skoh-toh
Music: 12/16 meter, counted as 1 2 3 4 5 Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton Folk- dance Camp 2011, Band 16 (mislabeled as #13)
Formation: Mixed line or open circle, hands joined in W-position.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Kaladzoj
This dance is from Kosovo and is still danced by Albanian people in Kosovo on many different
occasions.
Pronunciation: KAH-lah-djoy
Music: 12/16 meter, counted 1 2 3 4 Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 3
Formation: Mixed line or open circle, hands joined in W-position.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Lesnoto Majka
This dance is seen all over Macedonia. It is done at many gathering occasions like weddings, name days picnics, and parties.
Pronunciation: LEHSS-noh-toh MAHY-kah
Music: 7/8 meter, counted 1 2 3 Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 7
Formation: Mixed line or open circle; hands joined in W-position.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Snošti Te Prativ Na Voda
This dance is from Skopje area. It is done on many occasions, from weddings and birthdays to
communal gatherings and religious holidays. The name means “Last night I went to the well.”
Pronunciation: SNOHSH-tee teh PRAH-teev na VOH-dah
Music: 11/16 meter, counted 1 2 3 4 5 Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton
Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 2
Formation: Mixed line or open circle; hands joined in W-position.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Staro Makedonsko
This dance is from Skopje area and still danced today at many different occasions such as weddings, name days, sobors, etc.
Pronunciation: STAH-roh mak-eh-DON-skoh
Music: 8/16 meter Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 6
Formation: Mixed line or open circle; hands joined in W-position.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Svadbarsko Oro
Pronunciation: SVAHD-bahr-skoh OH-roh
Music: 2/4 meter Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 9
Formation: Mixed line or open circle; hands joined in V-position.
Steps & Styling: Čukče: A low hop in which the ball of the foot remains on the floor.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Svekrvino Oro
This is a wedding dance from the Vardar Valley. The svekrvino (groom’s mother) is draped with
peppers and she leads the beginning and ending dance of the wedding. If no band is available, the dance is done to singing.
Pronunciation: SVEH-kur-vee-noh OH-roh
Music: 7/8 meter, counted 1 2 3 Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 8
Formation: Mixed line or open circle; hands joined in W-position.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Tri Godini Kate
Pronunciation: TREE GOH-dee-nee KAH-teh
Music: 7/8 meter, counted 1 2 3 Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton
Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 10
Formation: Mixed line or open circle; hands joined in W-position.
Steps & Styling: Čukče: A low hop in which the ball of the foot remains on the floor.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
Žensko Čamče
This is a women’s dance from the Demihisar-Bitola region of Macedonia.
Pronunciation: DZEHN-skoh CHAHM-cheh
Music: 7/8 meter, counted 1 2 3 Makedonski Narodni Pesni i Ora, Stockton
Folkdance Camp 2011, Band 13
Formation: Open circle; hands joined in W-position.
Presented by Fusae Senzaki-Carroll in 2011. View pdf here.
