Γερόντικος Λυτός Φλώρινας 2009 · Traditional dances of Florina and Greece · Watch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)

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Γερόντικος

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Rhythm: 12/8 (7+5) · Slow
Formation: Open circle of men, hands joined.
Difficulty: Medium
Instruments: Clarinet, Gaida (bagpipe), Brass
Occasion: Gathering, Village festival

Character

Who dances it: Everyone

The 'old men's dance' of Florina, called starsko in the local Slavic dialect. It is a men's dance with very slow, deliberate steps that often flows into the faster leventikos. It is rarely danced socially today and is mostly performed on stage by Florina's dance groups.

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