Note:
All dancers start off in single file lines all facing the line of dance and make a 1/2 turn to
the left at the completion of the dance pattern.
Beginning Level - Straight Time
1-4		R foot touch to the side, R foot step straight back - rear of center, L foot touch to the side,
		L foot step straight back - rear of center (keep weight evenly distributed between both feet).
5-8		Jumping Jacks - (Jump) Spread feet apart - shoulder's width, (jump) cross feet - R foot
		over L foot, spin around 1/2 turn to the left on the balls of the feet, touch R foot center.
1-4		Vine to the right: R foot step to the side, L foot step behind R foot, R foot step to the side,
		1/4 turn to the right and kick L foot forward.
5-8		L foot step back and make a 1/2 pivot turn to the left, R foot step forward and make a 1/2
		pivot turn to the left, L foot step back and make a 1/4 turn to the left, R foot touch center.
Advanced Level - Syncopated Time
1-4		(8 steps) While the lead foot performs the straight pattern, the weight bearing foot makes a
		slight jump in place during the off beat.
5-8		(8 steps) The Jumping Jacks can be performed twice as fast with the first two beats
		performed twice, make your 1/2 turn and perform your jumping jacks again. (Beechnut Steps could
		be substituted in this section).
1-4		(4 Steps) Make a 1/4 turn to the right - slide your right forward approx. 6" and touch left
		toe straight down next to the heel of the right foot, switch - slide your left forward approx. 6: and
		touch right toe straight down next to the heel of the left foot, switch - slide your right forward
		approx. 6: and touch left toe straight down next to the heel of the right foot, kick left foot
		forward and slide right foot back slightly.
5-8		(4 Steps) Left toe touch straight back and slide right foot back slightly, right toe touch
		straight back and slide left foot back slightly, left toe touch straight back and slide right foot back
		slightly, make a 1/4 turn left and bring right foot next to left foot.
Variations:
There are a big variety of variations that can be added to Kalija. The following are
just a few of the more common ones. 1) Additional turns may be added to the vine steps. 2) At the end of
beginning or advanced steps 2 & 4 instead of bringing your free foot next to your weight bearing foot, put
weight on both feet, "slam" your feet together & clap your hands. Perform the "slam" with feeling!! 3)
When performing Advanced Level step 3 - guys can grab the front brim of their hats & bend over
forward slightly.
4) When performing Advanced step 4 - dancers could lean back, cross their arms & perform
Russian kicks forward while they move backwards.
5) Arm movements that accent the dance are always welcome.
6) And yes-vocals-there are a variety of "Indian" yells & calls that can be performed during the
dance. See Comments.
Suggested Dance Style:
No matter if Kalija is performed at the beginning or advanced level, it
should always be performed with the feeling and style of the suggested music (an "Indian" flavor).
Comments:
There are some unique vocals that are highly suggested when performing Kalija.
They include for Step 1 - "Hun-ga-Chow-wa" "Hun-ga-Chow-wa." Step 2 - "Hunga-Hunga-Hunga-HEY."
Step 3-"Hine-ya, Hine-ya, Hine-ya, ho." Step 4 - Any made up gibberish variations from the
first three steps.