Grecodance

Grecodance

Dance like Greek

Classic but authentic Greek dance on the streets of Nafplio in Peloponnese. According our visitors requests we organize for you a live Greek dance show from professionals local dancers. You can not only watch how dancers dance but also try, learn how to dance the famous sirtaki or zebekiko and much more.
At the same time you can enjoy your traditional souvlaki with your wine clapping your hands following the rhythm.

On request we can easily organize for you private Greek dance lesson 1-2h before the show so to be more confident!

This dance event it can be organized:

In a local restaurant
At your villa-place
At a private farm

Highlights

· Dance program with 4 professional dancers
· Learn about Greek music from theory to practice!
· Fun and joy

Why select this tour?

What is better than a dance after a nice dinner? Overcome your fear that you don’t look like a professional dancer and let yourself free to enjoy this authentic experience full of joy and fun!

History & Glossary

Greek dance (choros) 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 the 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, Pyrrhichios, 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. Source: