Very lively, energetic, and often improvised. The name derives from kopam ("to dig"), referring to the active foot movements. 2. Music and Rhythm
Dancers often stomp or slap their heels/shoes during faster parts of the music. srednogorska_kopanica_srednogorska_kopanitsa
11/16 (often counted as 2-2-3-2-2 or short-short-long-short-short). Formation: Closed or open circle/line, moving to the right. Very lively, energetic, and often improvised
The "long" 3-beat (long) occurs in the middle of the phrase. 3. Dance Steps & Structure srednogorska_kopanica_srednogorska_kopanitsa
Handholds are usually in a "W" shape (shoulder level) or belt-hold ("na lesa"). 4. Tips for Beginners