Chichovo Horo

Чичиво Хоро
Bulgaria
Source: As learned by Tom Deering from Anton and Elka at dance parties in the spring and summer of 1999. The name of the dance is from the word for uncle - chicho.
Pronounced:Chee-choh-voh hoh-roh
Rhythm: 2/4
Recording:    Any brisk kyucheck. The traditional tune is caled Chichovoto horo.
Formation:    Mixed lines with arms in close "W" hold. Hands should go up and down energetically with steps. The footwork is loose and close to the ground.
Meas Ct   Basic
11 Facing center and moving R, Step on R slightly forward and to R
&Step on L behind R
2 Step on R to R
&Step on L in front of R
 
21 Step on R to R
&Step on L behind R
2 Step on R to R
&Touch L next to R (Foot often does not touch the floor)
 
31 Facing center and moving L, Step on L slightly forward and to L
&Step on R behind L
2 Step on L to L
&Touch R next to L (Foot often does not touch the floor)
 
Repeat from the beginning until the music stops.
 
Cue: Step, behind, step, in front, step, behind, step, touch
Step, behind, step, touch
 
Variation: Stamp heel instead of touch
 
 
  Variation Step
11 Facing center and moving R, Step on R slightly forward and to R
&Step on L behind R
2 Step on R to R
&Step on L in front of R
 
21 Step on R to R
&Step on L behind R
2 Hop on L, bringing R foot around behind L
&Step on R behind L
 
31 Facing center and moving L, Step on L next to R
&Step on R in front of L
2 Hop on R, Bring L Around in front or R
&Step on L in front of R
 
Dance Description by Tom Deering