Maričensko Pravo horo is a chain folk dance from Bulgaria originally taught by Yves Moreau in 1969 Yves learned it in Maričeno, near Sofia at a wedding. It’s simple and symmetrical, but the speed kicks it into the “intermediate” skill category. For some reason, folks have a hard time picking this one up on the fly… The music and a dance demo appear on Yves’ second Bulgarian Folk Dance CD + DVD set.
| Dance Name: | Maričensko Pravo horo |
| Original Script: | Мариченско Право Хоро |
| Pronunciation: | mah-REE-chen-skoh PRAH-voh hoh-ROH |
| Translation: | pravo (straight line) dance from Maričeno |
| Aliases: | Marichensko, Zagorka |
| Country of Origin: | Bulgaria |
| Region: | Maričeno (near Sofia) |
| Taught in USA by: | Yves Moreau; Dick Oakes |
| Year: | 1969 |
| Dance Type: | Non-Partner | Circle/Chain |
| Dance Category: | Oldies RIFD |
| Folk Status: | Historic |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Energy Intensity: | Lively |
| Tune: | Мариченско хоро Maričensko horo Petko Radev Orkestra |
| Recording: | Moreau, Bulgarian Folk Dances, Vol. 2 Xopo LP4 |
| Time Signature: | 2/4 |
| Introduction: | none |
| Dancer Formation: | Short Lines |
| Hand Hold: | Belt or V-pos |
| Leads to: | R w/ R |
| Styling: | steps are small and sharp, knees flexed |
| Date Taught: | 10/7/2025 |
| Teacher: | David |
| Published: | October 3, 2025 |
| Updated: | October 3, 2025 |