Worship with Dance

The Hebrew Miserlu

This is a traditional dance. We don't 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".

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