Kizela (Κιζέλα) Pontic (Pontian) Greek Folk Dances · Pontic (Pontian) Greek Folk Dances · Watch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)
Kizela (Aneforitsa)
Κιζέλα (Ανεφορίτσα)
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- Rhythm
- 5/8 (2+3) · Medium
- Formation
- Closed circle, mixed, palms joined with elbows bent; the body stays upright, facing the centre.
- Instruments
- Pontic lyra
Character
Who dances it: Everyone
A dance from Galiana in the Trapezounta area, named after its song, which begins 'Kori, kativa so mantrin, elyen i Kizela'. Danced with the single tik step it is called aneforitsa, with the double tik kizela; both share the same music and song. Four side steps to the right, four to the left and two triple steps in place, while the circle moves to the left.
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What they wear
Where it’s danced
- Pontus · origin
- Central Greece & Attica · brought by refugees
- Macedonia › Thessaloniki · brought by refugees
- Macedonia › Imathia · brought by refugees
- Macedonia › Drama · brought by refugees
More videos (2)
Aneforitsa (Ανεφορίτσα) Pontic (Pontian) Greek Folk Dances · Pontic (Pontian) Greek Folk Dances · Watch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)
Ανεφορίτσα ή Κιζέλα (Γαλίαινα) · Giotis Krometis · Watch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)