Ukrainian Dancing/Hutzulshchyna

The dance of Hutzulshchyna is characterized by sharp, vertically oriented steps. Hutzulshchyna is a mountainous region, and the steps reflect the vertical, enclosed landscape.

Sections

 * 1) /Basic and Common Steps/
 * This section identifies steps that form the foundation of this regional style of dance, and which may be performed by both men and women (boys and girls).
 * 1) /Steps for Men and Boys/
 * This section identifies steps that are only performed by men and boys.
 * 1) /Steps for Women and Girls/
 * This section identifies steps that are only performed by women and girls.
 * 1) /Steps for Couples or Groups/
 * This section identifies steps that require two or more dancers.
 * 1) /Sample Choreography/
 * This section provides sample choreography which may be used by dance groups wishing to perform a dance that is characteristic of this region.