Serra (dance)
Serra (Greek: Σέρρα) is a Pontic Greek war dance of ancient Greek origin,[1] from Pontus region of the Black Sea. Its name comes from the Serra river, in the region of Trapezunda. It is also called Lazikon (Greek: Λαζικόν). The rhythm starts in 7/16 and becomes an even meter when the dance speeds up.[2]
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This dance is sometimes confused with Atsiapat, which precedes it. It is danced in sequence and followed by the Pyrrhichios dance.
See also
- Greek dances
- Greek music
- Korybantes
- Pyrrhichios
References
External links
- Serra
- "Serra - The Dance Of Pontics" [Σέρρα - Ο Χορός των Ποντίων]. Ελλήνων Δρώμενα (in Greek). Greece. 2013. ET-3.
- Pontian "Serra" Pyrrhic dance with kemence / Lyra - Dora Stratou Dance Group, 1979
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