Gankino horo (Bulgarian: Ганкино хоро, lit. 'Ganka’s dance') is a Bulgarian folk dance written in 11 (undecuple) = 2+2+3+2+2 time (typically 11
16 or 11
8) similar to kopanitsa or krivo horo. The name gankino seems to be used mostly in northern Bulgaria. The basic gankino horo is a three-measure dance using the step structure also common in the dances: Dunavsko (Danubian Pravo), Povarnoto (also known as Devetorka in North Macedonia) and Eleno Mome.
The three measures comprise a seven-step grapevine, starting right foot to the right, L cross in front — two measures. The third measure is a three-step grapevine to the left: left steps left, R cross in back. L to the L.
See also
External links
- Audio file of Gankino horo
- Gankino Horo performed by "Fandujo", an italian acoustic trio
- Barcelona Gipsy Klezmer BalKan Orchestra
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