Tropotianka

Tropotianka (Ukrainian: Tропoтянкa) is a folk dance from southwestern Ukraine.[1] It is performed by amateurs, professional Ukrainian dance ensembles as well as other performers of folk dances. It has a common origin or is derived from the Romanian dance "Tropotita" (Rom. a tropai, a tropoti — to beat the rhythm with the feet).

References

  1. ^ Macpherson, Susan, ed. (1996). Dictionary of dance : words, terms, and phrases (First ed.). Toronto: Dance Collection Danse Press/es. p. 162. ISBN 0-929003-24-1.
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