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Πεντοζάλι "Κρήτες" Ηρώδειο «ΚΡΗΤΗ ΚΑΙ ΠΟΝΤΟΣ ΣΜΙΞΑΝΕ» Pentozali · Κρήτες Λαογραφικός Χορευτικός Όμιλος · Watch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)

Pentozali

Πεντοζάλι

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Rhythm
2/4 · Fast
Formation
Open circle, arms stretched out onto the neighbours' shoulders; the leader performs figures.

Character

Who dances it: Men

The most emblematic leaping dance of Crete, originating in Kissamos and Selino in Chania. Tradition says it took its present form during the Daskalogiannis revolt (1770–71): its ten steps recall 10 October 1769, when the Sfakians decided to rise up, and its twelve tunes the twelve captains. The name is explained as the "fifth zalo" (step), meaning a fifth attempt at freedom. Once a men's dance, it is now danced by everyone and is often preceded by the siganos.

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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.

Pentozalis (Cretan Folk Dance): Dance in Crete. The fast Pentozalis is also called Pentoura. See also: Siganos (Quiet).

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