Pizzica (Italian pronunciation:) is a popular Italian folk dance, originally from the Salento peninsula in Apulia and later spreading throughout the rest of Apulia and the regions of Calabria and eastern Basilicata.

Jun 18, 2015 · In the Puglia episode of Dream of Italy (new PBS travel series), we learn the traditional dance of the region - pizzica - and experience it both in a piazza ...

La danza pizzica pizzica, in questo video sulle note de "lu core meu", dal cd dei Ballati Tutti Quanti (fratelli Rizzello di Spongano -Lecce-) "Ttacca banda"...

L'uso tradizionale della danza privilegiava soprattutto la forma in coppia, mista e no, ma non mancano rari casi di ballo a due coppie o in cerchio. A differenza di quanto molti immaginano, la pizzica pizzica tra uomo e donna non è necessariamente una danza di corteggiamento. Essa infatti si balla soprattutto in occasioni private e familiari ...

The Pizzica is an Italian popular dance characteristic of the territory of Puglia between Taranto and Salento Leccese. Until the beginning of 20 th century, however, this dance was widespread throughout Puglia, with different names.

Feb 15, 2019 · The Pizzica, an iconic Apulian dance now celebrated worldwide, carries within its vibrant rhythms the echoes of ancient traditions and mystical rituals. With roots tracing back to ancient Greece, Pizzica is believed to have been introduced to Puglia as a ritual dance honoring Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy.

Pizzica is part of the great tarantella family; is a traditional folk dance originally found in southern Puglia (Salento) and eastern Basilicata. The traditional pizzica pizzica is danced in pairs.

Pizzica holds an essential place in Italian folk dances because it showcases the rich history and cultural identity of Southern Italy, especially within Apulian communities where it remains popular today.

The "pizzica tarantata" is the music that marked the ancient healing ritual against the bite of tarantula, the dangerous poisonous spider.

Discover the fascinating history of the Salento Pizzica: between popular beliefs, wild music, and hypnotic movements. Read the article.