Rejoice in Dance - Teaching video for "Hora" dance

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Rejoice in Dance - Teaching video for "Hora" dance

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In this video, I teach the "Hora" dance and walk you slowly through the steps. After that, you will see our group demonstrate this lively dance.
Music: "Hava Nagila" by Israeli Folk Group
Teresa Cook, Rejoice in Dance

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@joyceyou3972 9 жыл бұрын

What a good teacher you are! I've enjoyed watching several of your videos and hearing the tips you share along with the instruction, which moves along quickly. I learn dances of many nations from the Internet, then teach them from time to time in libraries and school (as a volunteer) here in GA. A wonderful way to have fun and exercise while learning about other cultures! Thanks for your part!

@rejoiceindancing 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouraging words! I'm glad you have enjoyed these videos!

@mrcrabmoney 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this solo and group demonstration! I showed my 3rd grade musical theatre class this video, as we are doing the Hora in our song 'Hanukkah O Hanukkah' for our Holiday Showcase! My kiddos were having a hard time getting how the circle moves and I said, "do you want to see the video?" 😅👍 then we tried the circle and understood and nail it! 👏👏👏👏 thank you again!

@teresacook8498 4 жыл бұрын

I'm thrilled to hear that this video helped your students! One of the things that I love about Israeli dances is that they are easy and fun even for children to do! Keep dancing!

@herrpicard7906 7 жыл бұрын

I just chose the dance class in school, because the teacher promised good marks for any boy just for being in this class. Now we got the tast we haveto find "traditional" dances and present them. I literally can't dance at all and I have no understanding for music or dance at all. THIS VIDEO saved my life! Toda raba (Thank your very much in Hebrew) xD

@teresacook8498 7 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy that this dance helped you with your class!

@chivone21 4 жыл бұрын

THIS OLD ITALIAN SICILIAN ABSOLUTELY LOVES THIS !!!!!! WONDERFUL !!! Yes, Let's be joyful !!

@teresacook8498 9 жыл бұрын

Joyce, I'm so glad that you're finding these helpful! Thank you for the encouraging words. It's wonderful that you are sharing these fun dances with others!

@teresacook8498 8 жыл бұрын

For those who have commented about different versions of this dance...Yes, there are quite a number of different versions of the "Hora", which simply means "circle dance". It probably originated in Greece long ago but has been adopted by many Middle Eastern and European countries, all adding their own "flavor" to fit their culture. I chose to post this one because it can be used with virtually any song, both 3/4 and 4/4 beats. You can do it clockwise or counterclockwise. In the group that I dance with, we love to have 2 dance circles, one inside of the other, going in opposite directions. ENJOY!

@nikolaossyralliotis6942 6 жыл бұрын

Nikos Metallinos, ‎Carolyn P. Schumacker: "A handbook of Greek folk dancing" Utah, University of Utah-Department of Physical Education, 1972-75, p. 270 Greece: Description of the "Hasaposervikos" (*) steps, danced counterclockwise (CCW) at a 7/8 (Balkan "odd time" signature) rhythm with hands on the shoulders. Also known as "Zervos Hasapikos" (Butcher's Opposite/CCW). Variations of this dance are the following: Arab Dabke, Armenian (Shuffle) Shourch Bar (Cross Bar), Ukrainian Arkan, Romanian Hora, Bulgarian Kasapsko Khoro and Kasapsko Kolo (Butcher's Round Dance of Yugoslavia). (*) lit. means "a butcher's Serbian way of dancing", though - they say - it is an ancient dance mimicking soldiers fighting with swords (which symbolized the campaign of Alexander the Great against Darius). The swords were replaced by the butchers' knives in the Byzantine times and the present day (part of the said) dance-name in the Balkans comes from the Turkish word kasap, meaning butcher. www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/ancient-greece

@boazzhang895 10 ай бұрын

😂🎉

@wotan10950 4 жыл бұрын

Very good instructions! This is the version I learned too. In Israel, they have other versions I’m not familiar with. The funny thing is that many don’t know there’s an actual step in the hora. As I say, “You just have 100 Jews in a circle, jumping and kicking with no apparent reason!”

@teresacook8498 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your encouraging words and for watching my video!

@Amy-yv5oh 9 ай бұрын

God bless you I'm excited about learning the circle dance gives me a inner freedom!

@matthewhyatt281 9 ай бұрын

I think I may have done this dance myself, or one like it. It is such a lovely dance to do!

@dg7729 2 жыл бұрын

Thannk u for teaching me my own culture i feel sooooo joy filled to do it correctly

@loansingleton664 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for teaching that help me soo much 🙏❤️😄 May God bless you!

@contact3604 3 жыл бұрын

I remember dancing this one l was little♥🕎💃 Thank you! Moira From England.

@heatherwiner2883 7 жыл бұрын

Looks like so much fun!

@rejoiceindancing 7 жыл бұрын

It IS lots of fun! Thank you for watching my videos!

@sandramobley2170 10 ай бұрын

I like this, I have to learn this for my Niece. Lovely 🥰

@contact3604 3 жыл бұрын

You've earned my subscription! Moira From England.

@doncorleone5670 6 жыл бұрын

we are learning this in school!

@nathanieldaiken1064 6 жыл бұрын

Shalom and Mazel Tov!

@soskika419 3 жыл бұрын

Warm regards from Brazil

@heartretiredbgplayer7220 6 ай бұрын

IMA BUST IT DOWN WITH A STEP HOOK STEP KICK KICK🗣🔥💯🗿

@contact3604 3 жыл бұрын

Cool👏 Moira From England.

@amandaserrano2476 4 жыл бұрын

You are great,I don’t like it I love it and I love your dance.DANCE THE HORA!!!!

@teresacook8498 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your encouraging words! Keep dancing!!!

@db528 8 ай бұрын

For a little variation within the dance, you can also lift your arms up and move inward and back out.

@diannan8394 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✌️🍀✨💖🙏🏼

@teresacook8498 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your encouraging words!

@pennypetrovic3682 Жыл бұрын

Popular dance in Romania

@georgeginsburg545 Жыл бұрын

I remember, (going back over half a century 😀), the circle would rush in lifting the arms when we got the center, and then move back out, the whole time holding hands. I think we also would break somewhere in the circle and then snake the line through another part of the circle. not sure.

@marialianaciesielski4399 6 жыл бұрын

It is a very roumanian danse!

@allencallada4724 5 жыл бұрын

Nice picture my dear!

@user-je5hd2ut8s 11 ай бұрын

Im so bored, but not bored enough to do this.

@adamstupid 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this video in my P.E Class-

@alliebrown4790 2 жыл бұрын

I teach Religion in a Catholic school. I teach about the Old Testament which is the same as the Jewish Torah and we spend a lot of time talking about our connection to Judaism and our Jewish neighbors. One thing I want to do is teach them an appreciation for Jewish culture and I thought the Hora might be one way to do that. I am planning on showing them this video and another one about the Hora as well. I am wondering, though, if you think it might be okay to let my students try the dance for themselves. I would never want to appropriate Jewish culture so I thought I would ask in the comments of this video if that would be seen as disrespectful for Catholic children to try this dance. Should we just watch the dance and appreciate it that way or do you think it would be okay for us to try it? Thank you so much!

@rejoiceindancing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your thoughtful question and for viewing my videos! I do not think it would be disrespectful at all for your students to try this dance. Indeed, one of the best ways to appreciate the aspects of another culture is to EXPERIENCE the differences. That way our lives become fuller and richer. I believe that your students will have a much greater appreciation for the the Jewish culture in general and for these dances specifically when they experience the JOY and UNITY that these dances bring. Blessings to you as you REJOICE IN DANCE!

@rdsjsjzmzbzvxn 4 жыл бұрын

Everyday I practice that damn smile everyday candles just like that I can't even look it up

@davidyoung 5 жыл бұрын

Is it common practice to use the Hora steps to the song 'Kol Ha'olam Kula', even though there are six beats to the song's four? I'm looking for dance steps to that song. Thanks for the video.

@mrcrabmoney 4 жыл бұрын

As a choreographer and musician, not versed in traditional Hora dancing, BUT I would add 2 extra steps like a grapevine and the hop kicks. It should fit in 6 beats. Step R back L step R front L hop R kick L hop L kick R.

@teresacook8498 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching my video! I'm sorry for the late reply, but I just saw your question. Please see the excellent suggestion from Nicole Knox below. This dance should work fine with your song since there are 6 steps in the basic dance sequence, which is repeated over and over. You simply have one step per beat.

@BUBBLEGUMGIRLONE 5 жыл бұрын

Is this considered a worship song also? Like rejoice and worship? Like when people go to heaven? Or just worship?

@teresacook8498 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching my video. This song is about JOY and REJOICING in general. There are many things that bring joy in this life, including our relationship with God and others. It is a song of celebration.

@user-ut7rx2yp9k 9 ай бұрын

May i ask which Horah song version is this? Thanks for sharing.

@tracyrobertson4693 2 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful! Would you give me permission to show it to the children during our Children Time next Sunday, January 16th? We are talking about Jewish weddings and this would be the perfect activity!

@rejoiceindancing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! You are welcome to show any of my videos to the children! I have been told that some of my videos are actually used in physical education classes in schools. These are online and available for anyone to enjoy and use. Blessings to you as you share the JOY of DANCE with the children!!!

@tracyrobertson4693 2 жыл бұрын

@@rejoiceindancing Thank you so much! Blessings back to you!

@user-ef4we6xt7d Жыл бұрын

We have to do it on an eight count is she doing it on an eight count?

@dougthemoleman 5 жыл бұрын

Holy shit, this is identical to pravo horo in Bulgaria!

@elnesty98 Жыл бұрын

1:36

@JayneyBragg 7 жыл бұрын

What was the music called please? I am going to teach this in school :)

@rejoiceindancing 7 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you are going to share these dances! The song credits are always given at the end of the videos. This is "Hava Nagila", from the CD "Authentic Israeli Folk Songs and Dances" by Israeli Folk Group. Happy dancing!

@Bobabloxqueen 4 жыл бұрын

dance

@fewdozenz8941 4 жыл бұрын

Is this the Horra Arabi?

@MikeSmith-kd2ix 5 жыл бұрын

I figured this would be a money saving tip

@danroman8737 9 жыл бұрын

A Romanian dance with a Romanian name...

@NetRolller3D 9 жыл бұрын

And with steps virtually identical to a mirrored sirba (a different Romanian dance whose name says "Serbian") for added confusion.

@danroman8737 9 жыл бұрын

NetRolller3D good pick. The steps are indeed sirba steps, similar with some Balkan dances (Yugoslavian, Bulgarian, Greek).

@allencallada4724 5 жыл бұрын

Im ross ozoa

@allencallada4724 5 жыл бұрын

Im momo

@alinalobova1001 3 жыл бұрын

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@fgtnpjln4833 4 жыл бұрын

Pc moto

@liliyakavas4976 9 жыл бұрын

I don't know why she calls it Jewish let alone Israeli - the hora is an East European/Balkan folk dance and was appropriated by the Jews who lived there.

@prestonjones1653 8 жыл бұрын

Because it is most often recognized by non-eastern Europeans as an Ashkenazi dance.

@miriamdiedrich7524 6 жыл бұрын

Liliya Kavas Because it's Jewish as well, at this point.

@gabehessenthaler6820 6 жыл бұрын

The Jewish circle dance is actually called a Freylikh, which means joyous. A hora is more similar to a waltz in tempo. She knows nothing about either Jewish music or Eastern European culture at all.

@wotan10950 4 жыл бұрын

Liliya Kavas You sound like the Arabs who flip out when anyone calls hummus Israeli food. Lots of products/dances/traditions have roots in other cultures, but blossom somewhere else, in this case Israel. Get over yourself.