Greek dance from Crete ~ Maleviziotiko

Maleviziotiko, originally from Crete, is a light and jumpy dance, and extremely cardiovascular.
It belongs to the traditional Greek dances.
Greek dance is a very old tradition, being referred to by ancient 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 "watery" flow to them, while Pontic dancing closer to Black Sea, is very sharp.
There are over 4000 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 the tsamiko, syrtos, and kalamatianos.
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.
Visitors tempted to join in a celebration should be careful not to violate these arrangements, in which the prestige of the individual villagers may be embodied.
Greek dances are performed often in diaspora Greek communities, and among international folk dance groups.
More:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_dances

With permission copied from:
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Playlist with Greek dances:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=F164AB0250B4E1C6

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Category:

Education

Tags:

• Crete
• Maleviziotiko
• Greek_traditional_dances
• Cretan_dance

[0928yuichiro]

it's beautiful ...

[descatrinel]

waaaw like moroccan music

nice dance you have a beautiful Island

[Cretaheart]

A wonderful flashback for a Cretan heart like mine and any others one, living so far away from Crete, from our so loved Crete. Watching and feeling all the details down to... Detail... makes it so easier for me to understand my admiration, joy, proud and love for all Cretans and Greeks.

A wonderful Real-time experience as well. I love the music!!! Just LOVE it.

Bravo and thanks for all. :))

[JimmyTheGreek2000]

Fancy foot-work and spectacular jumping.

Bravo Kriti with your Leventes.