Greece is a unique country with a unique culture. It is unlike any other culture found in Europe. Greek dance is a social phenomenon. It is an expression of not only art, but for many Greeks, its role is to maintain the Greek national identity.
Even though a great deal of folk dance is found throughout Europe, none can boast of such passion as Greek dance. Folk dance is very much thriving and a part of daily life in Greece. Folk dance is maintained not only because it is learned in dance companies, but rather at every possible occasion, whether it be a wedding, festival, dance tavern, coffee house and various other celebrations Greeks would sprint into dance.
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* Courtesy of http://www.yorku.ca/facs3920/content/studentwork/group7/main.html_
Even though a great deal of folk dance is found throughout Europe, none can boast of such passion as Greek dance. Folk dance is very much thriving and a part of daily life in Greece. Folk dance is maintained not only because it is learned in dance companies, but rather at every possible occasion, whether it be a wedding, festival, dance tavern, coffee house and various other celebrations Greeks would sprint into dance.
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* Courtesy of http://www.yorku.ca/facs3920/content/studentwork/group7/main.html_