Serra (dance)
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Serra (Pontic: Σέρρα) is a Pontic war dance of ancient Greek origin,[1] from the Pontus region of the Black Sea. Its name comes from the Serra river, in the region of Trapezunda. It is also called Phyrrhic(Greek: Πυρρίχιος). The rhythm starts in 7
16 and becomes an even meter when the dance speeds up.[2]
The Serra is a men's dance, danced hand by hand. The Kemenche of the Black Sea often accompanies this dance.
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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