The Pentozali or Pentozalis (Greek: Πεντοζάλης) is the trademark folk dance of the island of Crete. It takes its name from the fifth ( pente ) attempt or step (ζάλος zalos being a Cretan Greek word for "step") of the Cretan people to liberate Crete from the Ottoman Empire .

Pentozali is a very ancient war dance and in the past it was danced only by men. Now it is danced by women too. Its origin is from the ancient war dance, the...

Aug 25, 2024 · Pentozali, or Pentozalis, is a gravity-defying traditional dance from the Greek island of Crete, where traditional ways of life still hold strong in many areas of the island. There are many traditions that characterize the different regions of …

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Mar 15, 2011 · High school and college dancers at the 2011 St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church Festival in Melbourne, Florida execute fancy footwork as they perform the traditional Cretan Pentozali. Featuring...

The Pentozali or Pentozalis (Greek: Πεντοζάλης) is the trademark folk dance of the island of Crete. It takes its name from the fifth (pente) attempt or step (ζάλος zalos being a Cretan Greek word for “step”) of the Cretan people to liberate Crete from the Ottoman Empire.

May 23, 2015 · Taught by Sonny Newman, Athan Karras, Chris Tasulis, Dick Oakes and many others. This is a common dance from Crete. According to some of the linked sources below, it's supposed to be a war dance with acrobatic movements that represent the agility needed to work on a ship in rough seas. There are many many many variations on this dance.

May 2, 2018 · Closely related to the tradition, Pentozali is a purely martial dance that wants to declare the uprising, heroism, and hope of the Cretans. Several references to the origin of the dance are made regarding the Minoan Dances and the Kourites, who danced with similar steps and movements an armed dance named Pyrrhic also known in Athens and Sparta.

Watch the video lesson to learn the steps and moves of the Cretan Greek dance Pentozali. Listen to the Greek music for this dance as well!

The Pentozali or Pentozalis is the trademark folk dance of the island of Crete. It takes its name from the fifth (pente) attempt or step of the Cretan people to liberate Crete from the Ottoman Empire.