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Dancers often stomp or slap their heels/shoes during faster parts of the music.

Very lively, energetic, and often improvised. The name derives from kopam ("to dig"), referring to the active foot movements. 2. Music and Rhythm srednogorska_kopanica_srednogorska_kopanitsa

A traveling step moving right or left, often including a lift (hook) on one foot. Dancers often stomp or slap their heels/shoes during

Facing slightly right, step on R foot, then L foot behind (grapevine/side-step), followed by a quick step on R, then a slightly longer hold or hop. Measure 2: Repeat with opposite footwork (moving left). Measure 2: Repeat with opposite footwork (moving left)

Handholds are usually in a "W" shape (shoulder level) or belt-hold ("na lesa"). 4. Tips for Beginners

Dancers often improvise during the fourth and fifth beats, adding "hlopchi" (slaps) or hop-steps. Common "Kopanitsa" Movements

Before trying to move, listen to the music to feel the 2-2-3-2-2 rhythm.