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Dipat
Dipat is a Greek spiritual dance. It is the second-most popular Pontian dance, behind only the Horon. See also *Greek dances *Greek music The music of Greece is as diverse and celebrated as its History of Greece, history. Greek music separates into two parts: Greek folk music, Greek traditional music and Byzantine music. These compositions have existed for millennia: they originat ... References Greek dances Pontic Greek dances {{greece-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greek Dances
Greek dance (''choros''; ) is an old tradition, being referred to by authors such as Plato, Aristotle, Plutarch and Lucian. There are different styles and interpretations from all of the islands and surrounding mainland areas. Each region formed its own choreography and style to fit in with their own ways. For example, island dances have more of a different smooth flow to them, while Pontic dancing closer to the Black Sea, is very sharp. There are over 10,000 traditional dances that come from all regions of Greece. There are also pan-Hellenic dances, which have been adopted throughout the Greek world. These include specifically the Syrtos, Kalamatianos, Pyrrhichios, Ballos, Zeibekiko, and hasapiko. Traditional Greek dancing has a primarily social function. It brings the community together at key points of the year, such as Easter, the grape harvest or patronal festivals; and at key points in the lives of individuals and families, such as weddings. For this reason, tradition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pontic Greek Folk Dance
Pontic Greek folk dances are a group of over ninety dances traditionally performed by Pontic Greeks (). Dance has been an integral part of Pontic Greek culture, Pontian culture since ancient times. Dances vary based on region. Today, few Pontians remain in the Pontus (region), Pontus region, but those living in the diaspora worldwide still perform folk dances to preserve their cultural heritage and group identity. Dances are accompanied by traditional music. Some traditional instruments include the Kemençe of the Black Sea, lyra, davul, daouli, zurna, dankiyo, tulum, and oud. The instrumental music may or may not be accompanied by singing. All dances are traditionally performed in lines or circles with participants linking hands. The circle may shrink and expand during the dance, or it may move clockwise or counterclockwise. Pontic Greek dances can be distinguished from other types of Greek dance because of their unique style. Pontian dances are characterized by shoulder tremors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horon (dance)
Horon () is a group of traditional folk dances from the East Black Sea Region (statistical), Eastern Black Sea Region in Turkey. Name Etymology The term ''horon'' derives from Greek ''Choros (dance), choros'' (, see wiktionary, chorus), which means "dance." The earliest instance of its usage in a Turkic language is in Codex Cumanicus from 1303. In the provinces of Ordu Province, Ordu and Giresun Province, Giresun, the term ''horan'' is used instead of ''horon''. Variants Over 50 variations of horon have been identified in a single region. Origin ''Horon'' or ''horonu'' is the Turkish equivalent of the serra (dance), ''serra'' war dance of the Pontian Greeks, resembling the ancient Greek ''Pyrrhic'' armed dance. Dance The horon is typically performed by a group of men or women in a line or semicircle. This dance form involves fast shoulder shimmy (Greek: Τρέμουλο, tremoulo), trembling of the entire body, and sudden squats. Horon dances require speed and agility in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greek Music
The music of Greece is as diverse and celebrated as its History of Greece, history. Greek music separates into two parts: Greek folk music, Greek traditional music and Byzantine music. These compositions have existed for millennia: they originated in the Byzantine Empire, Byzantine period and ancient Greek music, Greek antiquity; there is a continuous development which appears in the language, the rhythm, the structure and the melody. Music is a significant aspect of Greek culture, Hellenic culture, both within Greece and in the Greek diaspora, diaspora. Greek musical history Greek musical history extends far back into ancient Greece, since music was a major part of ancient Greek theater. Later influences from the Roman Empire, Eastern Europe and the Byzantine Empire changed the form and style of Greek music. In the 19th century, opera composers, like Nikolaos Mantzaros (1795–1872), Spyridon Xyndas (1812–1896) and Spyridon Samaras (1861–1917) and symphonists, like Dimitris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
