Abstract:

Why is Teškoto (“The Hard One”), considered a synonym for a dance of the type of Lesnoto (“The Easy One”)? Even though it may sound paradoxical, there are certain indicators that point to and can support this claim. In this text, we will focus on some of those indicators, such as the ethnochoreological characteristics of Teškoto and Lesnoto, the structure of the dance pattern, style, and manner of performance. We will also attempt to draw parallels between the two dances in an effort to clarify the mentioned phenomenon.