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LET’S
DANCE HALAY – STEP BY STEP
Armenian Dance
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The Halay is a traditional
men’s dance from the village of Soosoon, in
the District of Kharpert. The style of the dance
consists of an erect carriage, with a solid
stance and flex of the knees. The line moves as a
single unit. As the tempo of the dance
increases, the tension builds and the dancers
embellish the basic step with crouches, pauses,
and sways of the torso.
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The Formation has the line of dancers
very close with fingers interlocked and arms held at
right angle by bending elbow.
To start:
step forward right foot (R),
step forward left foot (L),
step forward R,
lift L low
to front,
step back on L,
step back on R,
step back on L,
lift R low
in front,
step R to
right, step/sway L
behind R,
step R to
right, step/sway L
behind R
(torso sways forward and back twice during sequence),
step forward slightly on R,
flex knees twice/ bounce twice,
step slightly back on L,
flex/bounce knees twice,
Repeat sequence.
Have a great time, practicing the dance....
Thanks to Gary
& Susan Lind-Sinanian of ALMA for the contribution of
this article.
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