Kustendilska_rachenitsa 90%

Find regional variations and performances on the Folkdance Footnotes website.

While often performed in short mixed lines (sometimes using a belt hold ), the rachenitsa is fundamentally a dance of improvisation and competition where dancers show off their best skills. kustendilska_rachenitsa

Don't forget the rachenik (handkerchief)! Leaders often wave one while guiding the line through intricate patterns. Find regional variations and performances on the Folkdance

Expect small, "jerky," and light steps. Dancers often bend slightly forward at the hips, with shoulders that bounce in sync with their footwork. kustendilska_rachenitsa