Europe (Ballet & Folk)
Greek Dance
Greek regional dances are closely tied to gatherings, music and local identity. Line and circle formations preserve distinct repertories across the mainland, islands and diaspora.
History
Regional dances developed within communal occasions and local music traditions. Twentieth-century cultural associations and theatres documented and staged selected repertories, while contemporary gatherings sustain participation.
Key forms
- Regional folk
- Line and circle dances
Elements
- Handholds
- Regional metres
- Community participation
Masters & companies
- Dora Stratou Dance Theatre
- Regional cultural associations
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See also: Global MusicLiving musical traditions, performances, archives and radio.