*2nd Generation dance. A dance that developed and was disseminated in a non-traditional way. 2G dances are specific – have a fixed format designed to correspond with the arrangement of a particular recording., whereas 1G dances are generic – have a shorter sequence that works with live music – where many different songs are played and arrangements vary according to the tastes of musicians and dancers. For more on the differences between 1st & 2nd G dances click here.
Above is a link to the music we use for the dance. Performers: Karmon Israeli Singers.
Below is a much prettier version, though a bit slow. Anyone know who the singer is?
Here’s Yoav Ashriel, the choreographer himself teaching his dance. How he does the last two steps in the middle of the circle differs from how it’s been taught ever since.
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