Dance in the Greek Tradition DVD - An easy way to learn ΧΟΡΕΨΤΕ / Greek City Video Records / Traditional Greek Dances of Thrace, North Thrace and Macedonia / ΘΡΑΚΗ - ΑΝΑΤΟΛΙΚΗ ΡΩΜΗΛΙΑ - ΒΟΡΕΙΑ ΘΡΑΚΗ - ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΙΑ

UPC 5205599405051

MADE IN GREECE

REGION 0 NTSC DVD

AUDIO: GREEK

TOTAL RUNTIME: 57 MINUTES

English Summary:

Traditional Greek Dances of Thrace, North Thrace and Macedonia

Greek dance (horos) is a very 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 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, ballos 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 frequently dictates a strict order in the arrangement of the dancers, for example, by age.

Greek dances are performed also in diaspora Greek communities among international folk dance groups.

DVD Contents:

Thraiki
1. Vasilikouda
2. Ego Sta Xena Parpatouse
3. Mia Kali Gitonopoyla

North Thrace
1. Stoy Saloniki (Ntoyskos)
2. Tsestos
3. Stis Tris

Macedonia
1. Aspra Peristeria (Syrtos Macedonias)
2. Levedikos
3. Gianta