The Society of Folk Dance Historians
Alunelul de la Orodel
a dance and song
Background:
Pronunciation:
Other names: Hajda Hajda
Region: Romania
Translation:
Source: Jeremy Hull, from Ann Smreciu
Formation: short lines in front basket hold
| Count | Steps |
| Chorus. | |
| 1 | step sideways towards center on right, leading with right shoulder ("Hajda") |
| 2 | pivot on right, stepping sideways towards center on left, leading with left shoulder ("Hajda") |
| 3-4 | moving sideways away from the center, step together, on L, R, L |
| 5-8 | Repeat 1-4 on opposite feet |
| 9-12 | Repeat 1-4 |
| 13-14 | Repeat 5-6 |
| 15-16 | step L in place facing center, stamp right |