Pe Batute | Carmen Cornaci - Taraneasca

: Stamp the right foot next to the left twice (counts 1, 2). Bar 2 : Three quick stamps (counts 1, &, 2). Traveling Steps :

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Facing the center, step right, step left behind, step right again, and finish with a strong left-foot stamp. : Stamp the right foot next to the left twice (counts 1, 2)

Dancers often move in the —counter-clockwise—using heel steps or quick grapevine movements. Facing the center, step right, step left behind,

: A "Țărănească" is a traditional peasant dance characterized by communal energy.

While choreography can vary by region, "pe bătute" (literally "on the beats" or "stamped") generally includes these signature movements: :

: Clicking the heels together while turning toward the center of the circle is a common transition. The "Bătuta" Sequence :