Dimitrija – Bulgaria [Yves Moreau*]

Links:
Bulgarian:Димитрия
Translation:Dimitrija: a boy’s name
Region:Pirin (Petrich)
Introduced by:Yves Moreau, who learned it from Kyril Andonov
Year:1970
Format:Open Circle
Skill:Easy
Energy:Moderate
Hand Hold:W
Composer:Traditional
Song:Димитрия на стол седи (Dimitrija is sitting on a chair)
Singer:Stoyan Borisov
Date Taught:4/4/23
Teachers:Deryl & David

This is a dance done for a very long time at TNFD. It’s simple, and that means it’s easy to forget or attempt to add steps that never existed for the dance. Fortunately, Deryl is there to save the night! We most often dance this as part of the Dimitrija Suite, in which Dimitrija is directly followed by Satovčensko Horo; however, I would like to try out a few of the music recording alternatives I found.

Dimitrija set on a chair, drinking wine,
Drinking wine and Rakija.

There flew by three falcons,
And they got dust in that fine wine, and in the Rakija.

Dimitrija flew into a rage,
And he grabbed a slender rifle.

Teaching & Dancing Examples

Dancing: balkandancer

Music Examples

Music: Stoyan Borisov (the one we use)
Listening Music: Stefce Stojkovski
Listening Music: Bulgarian choir
Music: Stoyan Borisov (a different version)
Listening Music: TV Rodina music video with dancing
Listening Music: Rayna