The is a traditional Romanian folk dance and musical piece most famously performed by the violinists of the Ciobanu family from Izvoarele, a village known for its rich "lăutărească" (fiddler) heritage. Musical Background
: Dancers typically hold hands in a circle or a curved line, moving together in a synchronized pattern. Basic Step Pattern : Ciobanu Ilie Cadaneasca de la Izvoarele
The dance is a "chain dance" (similar to a hora or sârba ) originally from the Dobrogea and Danubian regions. The is a traditional Romanian folk dance and