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Dipat (Διπάτ) Pontic (Pontian) Greek Folk Dances · Pontic (Pontian) Greek Folk Dances · Watch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)

Dipat

Διπάτ

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Rhythm
9/8 · Slow
Formation
Closed circle, mixed, hands joined with elbows bent (W hold).

Character

Who dances it: Everyone

The omal of Trapezounta (Trabzon), a calm, relaxed dance with small steps in 9/8. It is one of the best-loved Pontic dances at gatherings, and related dances such as the tamsara and the titara of Argyroupoli build on its steps.

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Where it’s danced

In the Dora Stratou Theatre archive

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

Dipatin or Dipati or Dipat: Dance in Pontos. It’s called Dipat’ in the area of Santas. See also: Lazikon, Omal, Omal Single, Omal Trapezounteikon.

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Διπάτ - Μορφωτικός Σύλλογος Ροδίτη "2018" · Γιώργος Θάνου · Watch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)

Διπάτ - Πόντος / Dipat - Pontos · Leonidas Efthymiadis / Λεωνίδας Ευθυμιάδης · Watch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)