ΧΟΡΟΣ ''ΠΑΛΑΜΑΚΙΑ''-ΖΑΓΟΡΙ 1984-ΓΡΗΓΟΡΗΣ ΚΑΨΑΛΗΣ · Sotiris Gorgogetas · Watch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)
Palamakia
Παλαμάκια
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- Formation
- Open circle, hands joined.
- Instruments
- Clarinet, Violin, Laouto, Defi (frame drum)
Character
Who dances it: Everyone
A dance from the Zagori villages and Tzoumerka, based on the syrtos, with characteristic leg and arm movements. The tune has been recorded by, among others, Petroloukas Chalkias.
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What they wear
Where it’s danced
- Epirus › Zagori · origin
- Epirus › Tzoumerka · also danced here
In the Dora Stratou Theatre archive
The Greek Dance Pandect records this dance. Each item opens on its own website.
Palamakia (Clapping): Dance in Epirus and Lefkada.
Places in the archive
Videos 2
Recordings 1
- Παλαμάκια Epirus · [AR1507] CD Music Corner M.C. 1970 /06
Texts 1
- Μουσική παράδοση και αστικοί χοροί των Ιωαννίνων. Ioannina · /P054-02
More videos (1)
Χορός Ηπείρου "τα παλαμακια" · Hara Tseki · Watch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)