PRAVOTO ORO Macedonia Source: As learned by Tom Deering from Pece Atanasovski, at his camp in Otesevo Macedonia, 1976. Pravoto is from central to southern Macedonia. Rhythm: 2/4 Recording: Jugoton LPY-V-780 - Bitola Babam Bitola (Narodno Oro) Formation: Mixed or segregated lines with arms in shoulder hold. Leader signals step changes at any time. Variations 3, 4, & 5 are usually followed immediately with Variation 2 (turns) then the basic figure. ======================================================================= Meas Ct BASIC FIGURE ----- ---- ------------------------------------------------------------ 1-2 1 Facing slightly and moving R, take four walking steps R, L, R, L 3 1 Facing center, Step on R ft in place 2 Lift L leg so L ft is in front of R shin (men lift so that L thigh is parallel with floor) 4 1 Step on L ft in place 2 Lift R leg so R ft is in front of L shin VARIATION 1 - Turns 1-2 Using the same footwork as the basic figure, make two CCW turns moving with the line, ending in shoulder hold. 3-4 REPEAT meas. 3-4, Basic figure VARIATION 2 - Squats 1-2 REPEAT meas. 1-2, Basic figure or Variation 1 3 1 Facing center, Step on R ft and Squat on both feet in place 2 Rise to standing with weight on R ft while Lifting L leg so L ft is high in front of R leg 4 REPEAT meas. 3 with opposite footwork VARIATION 3 - Knees 1-2 REPEAT meas. 1-2, Basic figure or Variation 1 3 1 Facing R, Step forward on R ft, bending knees so the L knee is almost touching the floor. Left thigh should be nearly vertical. 2 Pause, holding position 4 1 Keeping knees bent and without picking up feet, Turn to face left so the R knee is nearly touching the floor 2 Pause, holding position. Rise to standing at the end of the count. VARIATION 4 - Leg Out 1-2 REPEAT meas. 1-2, Basic figure or Variation 1 3 1 Facing R, Squat on R ft, extending L leg along floor to R 2 Pause, holding position 4 1 Keeping squat position, Turn to knees to L bringing L ft under body and transferring weight to L ft 2 Pause, holding position. Rise to standing at the end of the count. Dance Description by Tom Deering