Bosnian Flok Dance : The Kolo

Kolo is a folk dance popular in the region of Balkan (Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian, Slovene), the dance consists of a group of people (usually several dozen, at least three), holding each other by the hands or around the waist dance, ideally in a circle, hence the name. There is almost no movement above the waist.

Traditional kolo has basic steps: you start with your right foot 2 steps right, 2 steps left, 1 right and 1 left. It is universal for every kolo. Kolo may be performed in a closed circle, a single chain or in two parallel lines. Both men and women dance together, however some dances require only men to dance and some dances are only for women.
Each region has at least one unique kolo; it is difficult to master and even most experienced dancers cannot master all of them.

In Bosnia : The kolo is danced mostly by the Serbs and Bosniaks (Sevdah) and also by Croats. Many variations of Kolo are performed and are normally performed at weddings, social, cultural, and religious ceremonies. .Kolo may be performed in a closed circle, a single chain or in two parallel lines. Both men and women dance together, however some dances require only men to dance and some dances are only for women. The music is generally fast paced with very tricky steps. . Kolo costumes vary from region to region but Bosnian and Serbian dance costumes typically are the closest in comparison. Men wear a cap, loose blouse tucked in to trousers that balloon around the thighs and then tightening from the knee down to the ankle. Women wear long white embroidered dresses with very heavy velvet aprons tied at the waist. Both the dress and apron are embroidered with bright flowers to enhance the females outfit. Generally, both men and women wear embroidered velvet vests. One of the most interesting components of the kolo costume is the shoes. The shoes are called Opanci which are made from cured pig skin that is molded to fit the dancers foot .

Bosnian Kolo Dance Videos