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TBA 2009 rehearsal Idaho Register article (August 5, 2005) Idaho Statesman article (July 31, 2005)     Dantzari M/C K/Z B A C           1           2           3           4           5           6           7           8           9           10           11             1. In front of the church before mass Approximately 15 minutes 1. Martxa.  Beginning from the grotto, dancers move up the stairs playing castanets only.  Then from the top of the steps, the martxa sequence begins to the center of the front steps.  The martxa cycle (3-vuelta-1-salto-1-salto/vuelta) is used here, but with staggered entry of one pair at a time: so the captain and the first pair dance out first, then numbers 2s, etc.  The group then swings around to face the front door to end with the kick of the "salto/vuelta."  Dancing ends but playing castanets continues as we transition into ... 2. Kuadros.  This is done twice so each foursome gets a turn on the outside and inside.  At the end of the second, another martxa begins and from here the group transitions into.. 3. Statue escort.  From facing the door, the group returns to the corner to escort the statue in by again dancing the martxa with staggered entry (the captain and first pair turn and go, then the second pair, etc.). When the martxa ends in front of the steps, stop playing to allow for the statue to move into position. [at this time it is possible to substitute dancers]. 4. Kontrapas.  Part 1 is playing the castanets in place; 2 is the rotation into horizontal lines; 3 is the removal of the txapela with 4 being one march cycle that then transitions into dancers picking up the sticks as they weave through the lines to form for the first set of hits 5. Makil I.  Weave through the lines and form for the first hitting of sticks (either staying in place or going around just once counter-clockwise). 6. Zortzikoa.  Zortzikoa substitutes the genuflexion portion with switching lines, ends with a transition into makil dantza.  7. Makil II.  The group moves counterclockwise every beat to make two complete rotations; when finished go straight up the steps (so people know to go inside).  8. Zubia.  Create archway with hoops for the entry into the church.   2.  During Mass: BANAKOA At the singing of the “Holy, Holy” we move into our positions where we stand until our signal to ascend the altar which is when the chalice is placed atop the altar after the consecration, and the priest kneels (& hopefully steps back off the steps).                 BANAKOA:  3. After Mass: ARKU DANTZA ARKU:                   Onati Dantzariak, 1980-2005   These are the people over the years who have stepped up to participate and keep this unique dance tradition alive.  This is an incomplete list--if you know of someone who is missing please let me know at john.ysursa@verizon.net  Steve Achabal   Jesus Alcelay   Xanti Alcelay John Aldape   Dan Ansotegui   Domingo Ansotegui, musician Mark Arana John Aramburu Tony Arrubarrena   Jess Asla Sean Aucutt   Dave Baumann   Ben Berriochoa   Morrie Berriochoa   Nick Bicandi Chris Bieter   Dave Bieter   John Bieter   Mark Bieter   Josie Bilbao, txistulari   Cathy Clarkson, txistulari   Mark Echeverria   Andy Eiguren Tony Eiguren   Jesus "Txutxin" Irisar Mikel Irisar Jim Jausoro, musician   David Jayo   Patxi Kerns John Krakau Robert Larrinaga   Ryan Larrondo Matt Lawson   Steve Lejardi   Ron Lemmon   Julian Lete   Jeanice Mainvil, txistulari   Jeremy Malone P.J. Mansisidor   Luis Pe-Menchaca, txistulari   Scott Robinson   James Sangroniz   Edu Sarria Marc Schaffeld   Ryan Schafner Tyler Smith Shawn Wood John Ysursa [Send your updates] Original nine dancers that began in 1980:  Elko, NV  July 6, 1980 Original nine (Elko 1980) Chris Bieter                Dave Bieter John Bieter                Julian Lete Dave Baumann          Mark Echeverria Dan Ansotegui           Ben Berriochoa                  John Ysursa   Jaialdi 2005