Podaraki
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Podaraki is a Greek
dance from the region of Pontos
, now in modern day Turkey
. This dance is called Podaraki because it involves much stomping with your Podia (feet). It is done by both men and women in a straight line, unlike most traditional Greek dances done in a circle.
Greeks
The Greeks, also known as the Hellenes , are a nation and ethnic group native to Greece, Cyprus and neighboring regions. They also form a significant diaspora, with Greek communities established around the world....
dance from the region of Pontos
Pontós
Pontós is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain....
, now in modern day Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. This dance is called Podaraki because it involves much stomping with your Podia (feet). It is done by both men and women in a straight line, unlike most traditional Greek dances done in a circle.