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Steiakos pidichtos

Στειακός πηδηχτός

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Rhythm: 2/4 · Fast
Formation: Circle ("kouloura"), mixed, palms joined with elbows bent; at the head ("ompros mera") a couple performs figures.
Instruments: Violin, Cretan lyra, Laouto, Guitar
Occasion: Village festival, Feast day, Gathering, Wedding

Character

Who dances it: Everyone

The most widespread dance of the Sitia district: fast and lively, for men and women. It has seven basic steps starting on the right foot: in the travelling "glakito" part the circle moves seven steps forward and seven back, while in the "steto" part it dances on the spot. It starts slowly and speeds up, while couples take turns at the head performing figures ("tsampakia"). It is listed in Greece's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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