Basic Position:
1. Start by standing with your feet slightly apart, arms relaxed at your sides, and your body poised with good posture.
Hand Movement (Kunday):
2. Bring both of your hands in front of your chest and raise them to shoulder level.
3. Touch the tips of your index finger and thumb together, creating a circle with the other fingers slightly spread out.
4. Move your hands towards each other and apart in a rhythmic motion.
Foot Movement (Salok):
5. Simultaneously with the hand movement, take a small step to the right with your right foot while stamping gently on the ground.
6. Bring your right foot back to its original position.
7. Repeat the same step to the left with your left foot and bring it back to its original position.
Synchronized Stamping (Kuratsa):
8. Perform three stamping motions by rhythmically tapping your right, left, and right foot on the ground in quick succession.
9. Pause momentarily before repeating the stamping pattern.
Traveling Steps:
10. After completing the hand movements, footwork, and stamping, perform a traveling step by stepping forward with your right foot while crossing it slightly over your left foot.
11. Bring your left foot to meet your right foot, and then step forward with your left foot while crossing it over your right foot.
12. Take a small step back with your right foot while bringing it to the side, and then step back with your left foot to return to your original position.
Rhythm:
Maintain a consistent rhythm throughout the dance by coordinating the hand movements, footwork, and stamping. The typical musical accompaniment is in a 2/4 time signature, which sets the tempo for the dance.
Body Expression:
Add grace and expression to the dance by moving your arms and body in a fluid and elegant manner. Keep your movements controlled and coordinated with the rhythm of the music.
Group Formation:
The Salok folk dance can be performed solo, in pairs, or as part of a larger group, where dancers can face each other or form various formations such as a circle or line.
Remember to practice regularly to get the rhythm, footwork, and hand movements right, and enjoy the lively spirit of the Salok folk dance!