A Bulgarian dance. I learnt this from Bianca de Jong.
The music is in an even 4/4 rhythm and all the steps are the same length.
Start in a circle, arms in a W hold, facing centre.
Step to the side with the right, cross in front with the left,
step to the side with the right, cross behind with the left.
When crossing in front allow the circle to contract, expand back out on the cross behind.
Step to the side with the right, then touch the left beside the right.
Repeat with opposite feet.
Do the first part four times.
Take three steps forward, starting with the right,
then make a very small lift with the left.
Take three steps back, starting with the left, while lowering the arms to a V hold,
then make a small lift with the right.
Step to the side with the right, then touch the left beside the right.
Repeat with opposite feet.
Step in place with the right, then the left, then touch close with the right.
Do the second part twice. On the repeat let the arms come up into a W hold during the first three steps.
Facing right of centre step forward with the right foot while bringing the arms up into
a W hold, then hop on the right.
Step forward with the left foot, then stamp the right beside the left.
Turn to face left of centre and take four steps backwards, starting with the right,
while lowering the arms to a V hold.
Do all of this three times.
Facing centre, take three forward, starting with the right, while raising the arms to a W hold, then make a small lift with the left.
Take three steps back, starting with the left, while keeping the arms in a W hold, then make a small lift with the right.
Some pieces of music only have the first two parts!
There is a short introduction, the dance starts with the singing.
Pustonu Ludo I Mlado from
Movements in Bulgarian Folk Music produced by
Bianca de Jong.
Pustono Ludo from
Izvor - The Source, Volume 1 produced by
Yves Moreau.
(This version has no introduction and no third part.)
Dance description by Andy Bettis 9/2007