“"Dunavsko Horo is the favorite horo chain dance of all Bulgarians... New Year always begins with this popular chain dance." — Iva Todorova, Co-founder of “Taratantci” Foundation” БНР · 4 years ago
Created by Diko Iliev while serving in the 36th Kozloduy Infantry Regiment in Oryahovo. dunavsko_xoro_north_bulgaria
The dance is performed in an open or closed circle, with participants joining hands in a "V" position (down at the sides). Key features include: “"Dunavsko Horo is the favorite horo chain dance
Dancers typically move their arms forward and back quickly in sync with the brass band's energetic beat. dunavsko_xoro_north_bulgaria
It represents the Severnyashka (Northern) ethnographic area, specifically the villages around Svishtov.
It is a pravo horo (straight dance) written in a lively 2/4 time signature . Performance Characteristics