11.22.2007

Chotis-Maria Clara Dance

Chotis



(CHOH-tees)
This dance is classified under Maria Clara Dance. Chotis (or "Shotis") was one of the ballroom dances introduced by early European settlers. This dance, from Camarines Sur, has been adapted by the Bicolano people and is characterized by a brush-step-hop movement.

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