Cretan Dances

Pendozalis

This is the most famous Cretan dance, favourite everywhere in Crete. It is a war dance, with firm decisive steps followed by aggressive fast ones. It represents revolution, heroism and hope.

Sirtos

It is also called Chaniotis, after the western prefecture of the island. It is a slow dance that expresses love and secret wishes, sad or happy stories with simple, creeping steps.

Sousta

This is the lovers' dance of Crete. Couples standing opposite each other express the rich emotions of Cretan people with rich playful steps.

Siganos

Siganos is a team dance, the dance of friendship and freedom. The dancers are holding firmly each other's shoulders forming a chain of unity and dance with slow but decisive steps.

Maleviziotis

Maleviziotis is a masculine dance, with fast and impressive stunts. It is linked to ancient war dances and its lively and brisk rhythm gives the opportunity to the dancers to show off their agility and stamina.

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