A popular version of the dance was introduced to international audiences by Ventzi Sotirov , a former lead dancer of the Pirin Ensemble, who paired Sarbinska's song with traditional "Arap" footwork.
Tatiana Sarbinska grew up in the village of Rila near the Pirin Mountains and composed the song while working as a lead singer for the world-renowned Pirin Ensemble . katerino_mome_katerino_mome
In recreational folk dancing, "Katerino Mome" is often the name given to a version of the Arap (or Arapaki) dance. A popular version of the dance was introduced
Often credited with modern arrangements are Kiril Stefanov and Boris Kalaydjiev . Themes and Lyrics Often credited with modern arrangements are Kiril Stefanov
Katerina replies that her beauty comes from the . She drank Pirin water, walked on mountain grass, and was raised by a "Bulgarian mother from Pirin". The Dance Connection
