Ikariotikos
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Ikariotikos is a traditional dance and accompanying song originating by Ikaria a Greek island in the Aegean Sea
, At first it was a very slow dance, but today Ikariotikos is a fast dance from Aegean islands
. Some specialists say that the traditional Ikariotikos was slow and the quick "version" of it is in fact a Ballos
. The Ikariotikos dancing in all the Aegean islands
. It is danced by Greek
men and women handle mainly from the shoulders. In the first part we walking steps, while the second, which brings the rate we are quick steps and mobility of both legs and body. The most famous song that accompanies Ikaria, called "My love of Ikaros", lyrics and music are by Giorgos Konitopoulos. Some specialists say that the traditional Ikariotikos was slow and the quick "version" of it is in fact Ballos
. Music and dancing are major forms of entertainment in Ikaria. Throughout the year Ikarians host baptisms, weddings, parties and religious festivals where one can listen and dance to live traditional Ikarian Music.
Aegean Sea
The Aegean Sea[p] is an elongated embayment of the Mediterranean Sea located between the southern Balkan and Anatolian peninsulas, i.e., between the mainlands of Greece and Turkey. In the north, it is connected to the Marmara Sea and Black Sea by the Dardanelles and Bosporus...
, At first it was a very slow dance, but today Ikariotikos is a fast dance from Aegean islands
Aegean Islands
The Aegean Islands are the group of islands in the Aegean Sea, with mainland Greece to the west and north and Turkey to the east; the island of Crete delimits the sea to the south, those of Rhodes, Karpathos and Kasos to the southeast...
. Some specialists say that the traditional Ikariotikos was slow and the quick "version" of it is in fact a Ballos
Ballos
The Ballos Sirtos , is one of the best known Greek folk island dances in Greece...
. The Ikariotikos dancing in all the Aegean islands
Aegean Islands
The Aegean Islands are the group of islands in the Aegean Sea, with mainland Greece to the west and north and Turkey to the east; the island of Crete delimits the sea to the south, those of Rhodes, Karpathos and Kasos to the southeast...
. It is danced by Greek
Greeks
The Greeks, also known as the Hellenes , are a nation and ethnic group native to Greece, Cyprus and neighboring regions. They also form a significant diaspora, with Greek communities established around the world....
men and women handle mainly from the shoulders. In the first part we walking steps, while the second, which brings the rate we are quick steps and mobility of both legs and body. The most famous song that accompanies Ikaria, called "My love of Ikaros", lyrics and music are by Giorgos Konitopoulos. Some specialists say that the traditional Ikariotikos was slow and the quick "version" of it is in fact Ballos
Ballos
The Ballos Sirtos , is one of the best known Greek folk island dances in Greece...
. Music and dancing are major forms of entertainment in Ikaria. Throughout the year Ikarians host baptisms, weddings, parties and religious festivals where one can listen and dance to live traditional Ikarian Music.
See also
- Greek folk musicGreek folk musicGreek folk music includes a variety of Greek styles played by ethnic Greeks in Greece, Cyprus, Australia, the United States and elsewhere. Apart from the common music found all-around Greece, there are distinct types of folk music, sometimes related to the history or simply the taste of the...
- Greek dancesGreek dancesGreek dance 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...
- BallosBallosThe Ballos Sirtos , is one of the best known Greek folk island dances in Greece...
- KalamatianosKalamatianosThe Kalamatianós Dance is one of the best known dances of Greece. It is popular Greek folkdance throughout Greece, Cyprus and internationally and is often performed at many social gatherings worldwide. As is the case with most Greek folk dances, it is danced in circle with a counterclockwise...
- Greek music
- sirtos