'''Gankino horo''' (Ганкино хоро), “Ganka’s dance”, is a [[Bulgarian dances|Bulgarian folk dance]] written in 11 = 2+2+3+2+2 [[metre (music)|time]] (typically 11/16 or 11/8) similar to [[kopanitsa]] or krivo horo. The name ''gankino'' seems to be used mostly in northern Bulgaria (N.W. and north central). The basic gankino horo is a three-measure dance using the step structure also common in the dances: Dunavsko (Danubian Pravo), Povarnoto (also known as Devetorka in [[Republic of Macedonia|Macedonia]]) and Eleno Mome.

The three measures comprise a seven step grapevine, starting right foot to the right, L cross in front - two measures. The third measure is a three step grapevine to the left: left steps left, R cross in back. L to the L.

==See also==

*[[Bulgarian dances]]

==External links==

* [http://www.dunav.org.il/music/254_Gankino_Horo.mp3 Audio file of Gankino horo]

[[Category:Bulgarian dances]]

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