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This is a traditional dance. I do not know the choreographer. Note that the Hebrew Miserlu is for four-count music, whereas the Greek Miserlu is for three-count (waltz tempo) music.
The entire dance is done without holding hands.
Each numbered step takes two beats of music.
- (facing inward) {hands at sides} Sidestep R, pause
- (facing inward) {hands at sides} Point L toe in air crossing in front of right foot, pause
- (facing inward) {hands at sides} Step L foot behind right foot, sidestep R foot to the right
- (facing inward) {hands sway, at sides} Sway L, twist on L foot so hips face LLOD but shoulders still face inward
- (facing LLOD) {hands raised to head height} Step forward with R foot, bring L foot up to right foot
- (facing LLOD) {hands stay raised} Step forward with R foot, pause with L foot slightly raised
- (facing LLOD) {hands stay raised} Step backward with L foot, bring R foot back to right foot
- (facing LLOD) {hands stay raised} Step backward with L foot, pause (prepared to pivot to face inward with the "Sidestep R" that follows)
A less common variation has the entire dance done facing inward and holding hands. The "cha cha" steps are then replaced by what is nicknamed "mayim lifts".
"Mayim Lifts" Variation
- Sidestep R, pause
- Point L toe in air crossing in front of right foot, pause
- Step L foot behind right foot, sidestep R foot to the right
- Sway L, twist on L foot so hips face LLOD but shoulders still face inward
- Cross R foot past left foot in front, sidestep L
- Cross R foot past left foot in back, hold L foot in the air with bent knee
- Cross L foot past right foot in front, sidestep R
- Cross L foot past right foot in back, hold R foot in the air with bent knee