Ciobanu Ilie Cadaneasca De La Izvoarele -

The count is often grouped as (short-short-short-long).

: Like other Cadănească dances, it typically uses an asymmetrical (additive) rhythm in 9/16 or 9/8 time. Ciobanu Ilie Cadaneasca de la Izvoarele

: The piece is associated with Ilie Ciobanu , a master violinist from a multi-generational family of lăutari in Northern Romania. His descendants, including Nicolae, Anatol, and Valeriu Ciobanu, have continued to promote this repertoire. The count is often grouped as (short-short-short-long)

: Dancers typically hold hands in a circle or a curved line, moving together in a synchronized pattern. Basic Step Pattern : and Valeriu Ciobanu

In a dance context, this is often counted as "one-two, one-two, one-two, ONE-two-three".