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Kyklos Hellenic Folklore Ensemble. Greek Dance Class – Thrace – Joe Graziosi – Wednesdays Please join tonight Wednesday Oct 21 8 PM – 9:15 PM East Coast Time for the second of my series on Thracian Greek dances. The various dances which are used as bride's dances (Horos Tis Nyfis), Greek Thracian fire walkers' dances (Anastenaria), and for other uses are usually dances from the basic village repertoire which are used ritualistically on that occasion, sometimes to a special song. Music of Thrace is the music of Thrace, a region in Southeastern Europe spread over southern Bulgaria (Northern Thrace), northeastern Greece (Western Thrace), and European Turkey (Eastern Thrace). In fact, eminent Greek musician Mikis Theodorakis created the dance for the movie Zorba the Greek.By alternating slow and fast steps from the hasapiko and hasaposerviko dances, sirtaki was born. Dances. Collection dirigee par: Ariane Segal . “This is even more true of Thracian Greek dances, which are not re-named Bulgarian dances. The ancient choruses, dances, and songs of the dithyramb of Greece displayed the familiar pattern of a dignified, circular dance around the altar of Dionysus in the theater’s orchestra. Orpheus and Greek Religion (Mythos Books) by William Keith Guthrie and L. Alderlink, 1993), Learn how and when to remove this template message, Eleftheria Arvanitaki - Do sta lianohortaroudia, Pajdusko (Balkan Guzeli) - Turkish Lyrics, Kazım Koyuncu - Tabancamın Sapını(Mandilatos-Mandra havası), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Music_of_Thrace&oldid=978378845, Articles needing additional references from October 2007, All articles needing additional references, Articles with unidentified words from November 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 14 September 2020, at 15:25. Their dance lines tend to move as … As you also know, under the Ottomans there were no borders in this area, so Bulgarians, Turks, Greeks, Roma, Armenians, and many others were completely intermingled. What Is Dance? Dances of Thrace are predominantly circle dances in which the men dance at the front of the line followed by the women. Shut up, don’t speak! Greek Dances-Dora St ratou. … The dance starts with a moderate rhythm and is danced by both men and women with very few figure(this is an intro dance named Dousko, the steps are the same whit the dance Zonaradiko(twelve steps) . There are also pan-hellenic dances, which have been adopted throughout the Greek world. Songs from Thrace . Our young people perform dances from Thrace, Ikaria, Corfu, Crete, Macedonia, & neighboring islands. The steps are in 2 2 2 3 (QQQS) and the missing half bar 2 2 (QQ) is added at the end so that is missing (mathematically). Dick Crum on: Recreational Dancing ‘here’ vs Folk Dancing ‘there’ – updated again! Thracian dances tend to be lively. Cilicia, Kilikya, Կիլիկյան, – Assyrian, Armenian, Turkish, Gagauz – Moldova, Greece, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Gypsy (Romani) Encounters, 1929, by Walter Starkie, Koutsovlachs, Arvaniti, Karagoúni, Sarakatsán – Greek Shepherds, Pannonia-Carpathian Basin-Hungarian Plain, Purity, Blood, Women, Midwives and Milk in Maramureș, Roma (Gypsy) Culture’s Central Value – Marime. These include specifically the syrtos, kalamatianos, ballos and hasapiko. ARN 33 303. The Greek mainland, from the Peloponnese and Thessaly to Macedonia and Thrace, uses mainly the 7/8 rhythm form of the dance, in contrast to Crete, the Aegean islands, Asia Minor and Constantinople that use 4/4.. Syrto-kalamatianos. Roma or Gypsies – Why 2 names and where do they come from? Remember, the Thracian Greeks now living in the Evros valley of Eastern/”Thracian” Greece were originally from around Plovdiv and were invited to leave about 100 years ago. Tsamikos is a traditional Greek dance As a heroic dance it was initially danced by men , but later women participated and was danced in a circle. This article will delve into the fascinating and rich history of Greek folk dancing. That’s how Greeks (and formerly most Bulgarians) held on to each other when doing this dance. Sirtaki, also spelled syrtaki, is probably one of the most famous Greek dances known around the world.However, few people know that sirtaki only dates back to the 1960s. In most Thracian dances, the men are only permitted to dance at the front of the line. ‘Margoudi’ is a typical Thracian tune which is danced holding scarves in both hands. The music is from Greece, and Greeks call the dance –Zonaradiko, but look closely – that’s a Bulgarian dance you already know – Pravo. Why Do We Dance? Tunic – the first stitched clothing is still with us. CHARACTERISTICS In contemporary Greek dances and rhythms we find musical motifs of ancient Greece. Original compositions exclusively for three accordions converse with existing thracian folk melodies, creating an environment of narration. The Thracian gaida is also still widely used throughout Thrace in northeastern Greece. From the islands of Crete to Thrace, each region has their own unique folk dances, some more popular than others. Tsamikos a celebration dance after each battle and victory. There you’ll find a dance with the Greek title Zonaradikos, which means ‘belt’. Dousko Zonaradiko-Tsestos: Tsestos is a challenging dance from Northern Greece(the region named Thrace or in Greek language Thraki). Staro Vlaško, Serbia, Hora/Ora/Joc de pomană – Dancing for the Dead; Banat, Oltenia (Romania, Serbia, & Bulgaria), Kalamatianó, Καλαματιανό/Syrtó, Συρτό – Greece, Karagoúna, Καραγκούνα – Greece (Thessaly), Köçek, the original Čoček. They were mostly settled in the area vacated by Turks sent to Turkey (and Bulgarians sent to Bulgaria) – the Greek portion of Thrace. We cover all kinds of dances, from the Peloponese to Macedonia, from Thrace to Smyrna, from Crete to the Aegean islands. The music may sound different, but the dance is virtually the same, and I just figured out why. Turkish male bellydance, Nijemo Kolo (Ličko Kolo) – Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Papuri Փափուռի / Karsi Bar- Armenia, Kurdistan, Turkey, Perinita – Romanian version of a Pan-European Party/Wedding Dance, Rusulena, Ρουσούλενα / Kastorianos – Greece, Samokovsko horo, Самоковско хоро (Biala Rosa, Gankino) – Bulgaria, Sheikhani – Assyria (also Kurdish, Armenian), Širto, ШИРТО, – Macedonian Bulgaria [Revised], Tanzara/Tamzara/Tenzere – Eastern Anatolian, Trakijska râčenica na horo – Bulgaria – Revised again, Tsakónikos, Τσακώνικος and Tsakonia – Peloponnese, Greece. 1975. Zonaradikos is a traditional dance from Thrace, in the north of Greece, and is performed by men and women in a circle. ‘Tsakitzis’ is a free-form dance well-known and loved by the working folk of Thrace, sung in Greek and Turkish, as both people have their own versions. Thrace is sub-divided into three areas; Western Thrace which was united with Greece in 1923, Eastern Thrace which lies in present day Turkey and Bulgaria extending to the Black Sea and Marmara and Northern Thrace in the south east of Bulgaria as far as the Black Sea. In the vocal part, the steps are exactly on the meter: QSQQ, but in the instrumental refrain, half a bar is added 2 3 (QS). Village of Karoti The mens' costume from the village of Karoti in Thrace is characterized by black wool baggy pants (the vraka), a black knit belt (the zoni), a white cotton shirt embroidered at the neck and collar, a black wool jacket (the yileko) embroidered on the sleeves, pockets, and neckline, and a … This group continues to perform traditional dances as they are performed in the villages of Greece today. Oldest group. To list just a few: Kalamatianos from Peloponese Raikos from Macedonia Tremouliastos from Thrace Mpaintouska from Thrace Xesyrtos from Thrace T'Antipera from Ipirus Zaxaroula from… Thrace – the ancient land that’s now in the area where Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece meet. Haj haj Bože daj, (Rukavice) UPDATE – Slavonia, Croatia, Hora de mână, Hora de mînă, Hora Banateana, Hora din Banat, Joc din Banat – Romania. Soviet Communism’s Contribution to World Culture – Igor Moiseyev, Bregovsko Horo, Бреговско хоро – Bulgaria, Children’s Dances (1st Generation or Living? 4. Klezmer – Ashkenazi (Yiddish) Music, Hassidism, Što Mi E Milo – North Macedonia/Bulgaria – Revised again, Tamburica, Tamburitsa, Tamburizza, Tambura, Tamburica Orchestra, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arwVKiwl3wo. 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. Why Do I Dance? There are over 10,000 traditional dances that come from all regions of Greece. Costumes Bulgaria, Vulpiță, (Vulpiuță) 2nd G – Oltenia, Romania, Bar, Par, Govend, Ververi, Mshu Kher – REVISED – Armenia, Çayda Çıra – Turkish Henna Night candle dance, Dabke, Debke – Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Jordan – Revised and Expanded, Floricică, the Genre, Song, and Living Dance – Romania, Freylekhs, Freilach, & Hora – Yiddish, Jewish, Gajda, Vallja e Gajdes, Γκάιντα, Гайда, Gayda, – Pan-Balkan, Gankino, Kopanitsa & more in 11/16 – Bulgaria. Dousko Zonaradiko-Tsestos: Tsestos is a challenging dance from Northern Greece (the region named Thrace or in Greek language Thraki). Greek Folk Dance Festival. A Few Words about Costume, by Dick Crum. The description below is based on this performance: 2. CLAPPERS; Krotala, Kaşik (Spoons), Castanets, Zills. It is a free contra dance of the streets. The music of Thrace contains a written history that extends back to the antiquity, when Orpheus became a legendary musician and lived close to Olympus. Folk dancing is one of the most interesting aspects of Greece. Akritic music took its name by the “akrites” the guards of the borders during the Byzantine Empire, while kleftic songs refer to “kleftes” a particular type of warriors – rebels fighting against the Turkish occupation. Thracian dance is generally skippy and light. The dance starts with a moderate rhythm and is danced by both men and women with very few figure(this is an intro dance named Dousko, the steps are the same as the dance Zonaradiko (twelve steps) . Greek dance workshop with Joe Graziosi Direct from Cape Cod via Zoom Joe Graziosi is one of the foremost authorities in the U.S. on traditional Greek dance. – Thracian Greek Collection - YouTube Traditional Greek dancing has a primarily social function. • Chelebinsko (Chain Dance of the Gentlemen): is a choreography by Belco Stanev with great music in an interesting meter. Part 1 – Badnjak & Bûdnik, Bûdni Vecher – the South Slav Pagan Christmas. In 1922, an attempt was made to separate these ethnic groups by sending Turks to Turkey, and Greeks to Greece. In fact, the term orchestra originally meant the circular dancing place of the theater. The gaida, a kind of bagpipe, is the most characteristic instrument, but clarinets and toumbelekis are also used. Dousko Zonaradiko-Tsestos: Tsestos is a challenging dance from Northern Greece(the region named Thrace or in Greek language Thraki). 57. Women who become men: Northern Albania’s Sworn Virgins (Burrnesha), 1.CALENDAR – Special Occasions in the Yearly Cycle, Budni Vecher – the South Slav Pagan Christmas. Dancing Group: Lykio Ellinidon (Sydney) 3nd generation Greek-Australians! These include specifically the Syrtos, Kalamatianos, Ballos, Tsamikos and hasapiko. For the first time in Greece three active carriers of the thracian accordion are collaborating in the search for new possibilities and sounds in thracian music. Ali Pasha or Arpa ektim biçemedim – English lyrics, Bavno Oro – English lyrics (Snošti sakav da ti dojdam), Kak U Klyuchika (By a Spring) – English lyrics, Kalamatiano – Mantili kalamatiano – Lyrics, Otvori mi belo Lenče (Vranjanka); the Story, the Song, the English lyrics – Serbia, Šestorka (Oj,lele, Stara planino) – lyrics, Šetnja (Dodji, Mile or Prodje, Mile) English lyrics, Tsakónikos (Su ipa, mana) (Kinísan ta tsanópoula) – English lyrics, Koga ki odiš mome za voda and Rado le bela Rado – Two songs for Maleševsko oro, Horehronsky Cardas – Singable “To ta Hel’pa”, Până când nu te iubeam, (Hora Veche) ca.1850 – Romania, Kalamatiano – Mantili kalamatiano – Sheet Music, Körtánc (Várba Harangoznak) – Sheet Music, Kostursko Oro (Dodek Je Moma) Sheet Music, Šestorka (Oj, lele Stara planino) – Sheet Music, Karagouna/Svarniara Music YouTubes- Greece. Turks – Who are they & How did they get to Anatolia? – Hungarian Roma music, UK/USA choreography, Opa Čupa – Serbian Roma music, UK choreography, Orijent – Dick Crum’s arrangement of Serbian Romani motifs, Primavera en Salonico – Sephardic Greek music, Kotanksy choreography, Sandansko Horo, Санданско – Pirin or Strandzha, Thrace? It is still found in the Greek villages where the dancing is done most often at the threshing floor after the harvest. 2a. The traditional Greek dances are divided basically into two categories: The springing/leaping dance or “pidiκtos” and the shuffle/dragging dance known as “sirtos”. Musicians and singers such as Hronis Aithonidis and Kariofilis Doitsidis have brought to life the music of Thrace. Part 2 – The Family Supper, Dancing for the Dead – Joc/Hora de pomană; Banat, Oltenia (Romania, Serbia, & Bulgaria), Henna Night – Kına Gecesi, a favorite of Turkish Brides, Koledari (Carolers) / Bûdni Vecher (Christmas Eve) – the South Slav Pagan Christmas, Part 3, A Subjective History of Recreational (International) Folk Dancing in the USA – 2, A Subjective History of Recreational (International) Folk Dancing in the USA -1. Traditional Thracian dances are usually swift in tempo and are mostly circle dances in which the men dance at the front of the line. Grece Eternelle. We hold Greek dancing classes on Mondays at 8pm. 0. Detroit Cretan Annual Dinner Dance and PYA Youth Conference. Mori Shej, revised. On the slate for tonight are Bogdanos and Milisso from Monastiri; Sfarlis from Bana; and Troirou and Baiduska from Boyialiki Read my article on Thrace under CULTURE. He is a professional instructor of Greek traditional dances and has worked in many dance clubs: Lykion ton Ellinidon Komotini (Thrace), Rhodope Xylagani Cultural Group (Thrace),Dance Group Palama Karditsa "Karagounides"(Thessaly), Lykion ton Ellinidon Drama(Macedonia), Center of Historical and Folklore Research Karditsa "Apollo" (Thessaly),Myrini Cultural Group Karditsa (Thessaly), Perama Ioannina … Founded in 1982 by Dean Bellos. [1] Though the Thracian people were eventually assimilated by surrounding Balkan groups, elements of Thracian folk music continue. According to historians and musicians, there are two main musical movements regarding Greek Folk Music: the Akritic and the Klefticsongs. Bulgaria also took part in this exchange, sending Greek-speaking Bulgarians to Greece. The epic ballad of Digenis Akritas is probably the most known akritic song. Of Thracian Greek and Italian heritage, he grew up in the Greek community, experiencing traditional dancing from an early age. It's 9/8 divided : 2 3 2 2. Traditional Greek dancing has … Thrace is particularly rich in dancing with a wide variety of hand hold positions. They are also known for their numerous variations in hand holds. Nowadays they hold shoulders, or do a front basket hold. The Thracian gaida, also called the avlos, is different from the Macedonian or other Bulgarian bagpipes. Romanians – Origins of the People and the Language. Kalamatianos syrtos or syrto-kalamatianos are the most popular Greek folkdance syrtoi in Greece, Cyprus and internationally. The dance starts with a moderate rhythm and is danced by both men and women with very few figure (this is an intro dance named Dousko, the steps are the same as the dance Zonaradiko (twelve steps). Dances of Thrace. Circular dancing is an imperative characteristic of all Greek folk dances. The name zonaradikos is derived from the way the dancers are holding each other from their belts ( zoni in greek). folklore ensemble "thrace" About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features © 2021 Google LLC TSAMIKOS Local dances are divided in terms of geography into Continental, Thracian, Island, Cretans, Macedonian, and others. Legnala Dana – Macedonian music, but whose dance? It is more high in pitch then the Macedonian gaida but less so than the Bulgarian gaida (or Dura). Ensemble folklorique dirige par Domna Samiou. Uneven Walking – The Other Basic Dance Pattern – S,Q,Q; Q,Q,S; Q,S; S,Q; S,S,Q,Q,S; Why do North & West European Folk Cultures have mostly partner dances, while South East Europe has hardly any?

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