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Apanomeritis

Απανωμερίτης

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Rhythm: 2/4 · Medium
Formation: Circle, palms joined with arms held low (or crossed, pointing down).
Instruments: Cretan lyra, Laouto
Occasion: Wedding, Gathering

Character

Who dances it: Everyone

A dance of central Crete, especially Amari and Rethymno, widely danced until shortly after World War II. It has ten steps; once mixed, it is now danced mainly by women, who sing mantinades. The name "provatinistikos" is explained by the dancers stamping their feet, as sheep do when agitated.

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What they wear

Where it’s danced

Crete › Rethymno · origin
Crete › Heraklion · origin

In the Dora Stratou Theatre archive

The Greek Dance Pandect records this dance. Each item opens on its own website.

Apanomeritis: Dance in Crete. Also called: Takounaki (little heel).

Places in the archive

Videos 1

Απανωμερίτης Crete · [VC00043] /E1

Recordings 3

Απανωμερίτης Crete · [MC00020] /09
Απανωμερίτης Crete · [AR0523] MINERVA 22062 /01
Τση Πηγιώς η φάμπρικα Crete · [AR0269] No 2574 /06