CHICHOVO HORO Bulgaria Source: As learned by Tom Deering from Tony and Elka at dance parties in the spring and summer of 1999. The name of the dance is from the word for uncle - cico. Pronounced: CHEE-cho-vo Hoh-roh Rhythm: 2/4 Recording: Any brisk kyuchek. The traditional tune is 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 ----- ---- ------------------------------------------------------------ 1 1 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 2 1 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) 3 1 Facing center and moving L, Step on L slightly forward and to L & Step on R behind L 2 Step on L to R & 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: Touch heel lightly to floor Variation Step -------------- 1 1 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 2 1 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 3 1 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 of R & Step on L in front of R Dance Description by Tom Deering Presented by Tom Deering