Tik (dance)
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The horon which devires from the Greek
word choros , ,is a dance
style of Pontus
found in the Black Sea
region, now modern Turkey
. Pontian dance retains the aspects of Greek and Turks
dance
styles. The dances called Horoi , singular Horos meaning literally "dance" in both Ancient (cf. also (η) όρχησις) and modern Greek language, are circular in nature and are each characterized by distinct short steps.
A unique aspect of Pontian dance is the tremoulo , which is a fast shaking of the upper torso by a turning of the back on its axis. Many Pontian dances are almost identical in steps to Greek dances. Pontian dances also resemble Persian and Middle Eastern dances in that they are not led, with no single leader in the dance formation. This is different from Greek dances but is a widespread aspect of Persian and Middle Eastern dances.
The rapid shoulder and upper body movements from the waist is said to have evolved from the modern Turkish version dating to recent centuries. These movement are said to have derived from the shimmying of the little silver anchovy
fish (Turkish: Hamsi) found in mass abundance in the Black Sea
, which has worked its way into an inseparable part of northern Anatolian culture. As Pontian populations, were exposed to these dances later, it is said that long sea journeys and merchant exchanges, or perhaps throughout the migration of troops as far away as Ireland
en route to the Holy Land were also exposed to these dance styles. It is thought the Irish jig and even its modern version, the River Dance, may have its roots from this exposure.
Greek language
Greek is an independent branch of the Indo-European family of languages. Native to the southern Balkans, it has the longest documented history of any Indo-European language, spanning 34 centuries of written records. Its writing system has been the Greek alphabet for the majority of its history;...
word choros , ,is a dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
style of Pontus
Pontus
Pontus or Pontos is a historical Greek designation for a region on the southern coast of the Black Sea, located in modern-day northeastern Turkey. The name was applied to the coastal region in antiquity by the Greeks who colonized the area, and derived from the Greek name of the Black Sea: Πόντος...
found in the Black Sea
Black Sea
The Black Sea is bounded by Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus and is ultimately connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Mediterranean and the Aegean seas and various straits. The Bosphorus strait connects it to the Sea of Marmara, and the strait of the Dardanelles connects that sea to the Aegean...
region, now modern 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...
. Pontian dance retains the aspects of Greek and Turks
Turkish people
Turkish people, also known as the "Turks" , are an ethnic group primarily living in Turkey and in the former lands of the Ottoman Empire where Turkish minorities had been established in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Romania...
dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
styles. The dances called Horoi , singular Horos meaning literally "dance" in both Ancient (cf. also (η) όρχησις) and modern Greek language, are circular in nature and are each characterized by distinct short steps.
A unique aspect of Pontian dance is the tremoulo , which is a fast shaking of the upper torso by a turning of the back on its axis. Many Pontian dances are almost identical in steps to Greek dances. Pontian dances also resemble Persian and Middle Eastern dances in that they are not led, with no single leader in the dance formation. This is different from Greek dances but is a widespread aspect of Persian and Middle Eastern dances.
The rapid shoulder and upper body movements from the waist is said to have evolved from the modern Turkish version dating to recent centuries. These movement are said to have derived from the shimmying of the little silver anchovy
Anchovy
Anchovies are a family of small, common salt-water forage fish. There are 144 species in 17 genera, found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. Anchovies are usually classified as an oily fish.-Description:...
fish (Turkish: Hamsi) found in mass abundance in the Black Sea
Black Sea
The Black Sea is bounded by Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus and is ultimately connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Mediterranean and the Aegean seas and various straits. The Bosphorus strait connects it to the Sea of Marmara, and the strait of the Dardanelles connects that sea to the Aegean...
, which has worked its way into an inseparable part of northern Anatolian culture. As Pontian populations, were exposed to these dances later, it is said that long sea journeys and merchant exchanges, or perhaps throughout the migration of troops as far away as Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
en route to the Holy Land were also exposed to these dance styles. It is thought the Irish jig and even its modern version, the River Dance, may have its roots from this exposure.
Horon types
- OmalOmalThe Omal was one of the first dances to be developed from the region of Pontos. It is a relaxed dance and is danced for long periods of time, usually preluding the tik dance. There are many different melodies for different songs; one of the most famous songs is "Serranda Mila Kokkina"...
- (Grk. ομάλ)- meaning calm or Turkish Düz horon - Tik - (Grk. τικ) - from perpendicular in Turkish Dik
- Argon - (Grk. αργόν) - meaning slow
- Tromakton - (Grk. τρομαχτόν) - meaning fiercely or Tr. Titreme horonu
- So gonaton - (Grk. σο γόνατο) - meaning on the knee
- Langefton - (Grk. λανγκευτόν) - meaning jumping or hopping
- Karslidikon - (Grk. καρσλίδικον) - meaning from KarsKarsKars is a city in northeast Turkey and the capital of Kars Province. The population of the city is 73,826 as of 2010.-Etymology:As Chorzene, the town appears in Roman historiography as part of ancient Armenia...
- Diplon - (Grk. διπλόν) - meaning double.
- Dipat or Giavaston - (Grk. διπάτ) - meaning double step or Tr. İkiayak horon
- Ters (from Kioumoush Maten) - (Grk. τερς)- meaning wrong or incorrectly from Turkish term ters
- Ters (from Ak Dag Maten) - (Grk. τερς) - meaning wrong or incorrectly from Akdağmaden town in YozgatYozgatYozgat is a city and the capital district of Yozgat province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. According to 2009 census, population of the district is 113,614 of which 73,835 live in the city of Yozgat.-History:...
- Tas - (Grk. τας)
- Trigona (from Trapezounta) - (Grk. τρυγόνα; meaning pigeon in Greek) or Turkish Dirvana
- Trigona (from Matsouka) - (Grk. τρυγόνα)
- Trigona (from Kerasounda) - (Grk. τρυγόνα)
- Seranitsa (from Trapezounta) - (Grk. σερανίτσα) or Laz horon from Laz people of Turkey
- Seranitsa (Sheriana) - (Grk. σερανίτσα)
- SerraSerraSerra is Latin for a "saw" , Italian for greenhouse, and Galician, Portuguese and Catalan for mountain range, may mean a number of different things:-Brazil:...
- (Grk. σέρρα) - named after the region SerraSerraSerra is Latin for a "saw" , Italian for greenhouse, and Galician, Portuguese and Catalan for mountain range, may mean a number of different things:-Brazil:...
or Turkish Sıksara horon - Masher or Maheria (Grk. Μαχαίρια) or PyrecheiosPyrecheiosThe Pyrrhichios dance is described by Xenophon in his work the Anabasis. In that work he describes that at a festival was held in Trapezus to celebrate the arrival of his troops in the city...
(Grk. πυρήχειος, Turkish Bıçak Oyunu) - ancient Greek dance described by the ancient historian XenophonXenophonXenophon , son of Gryllus, of the deme Erchia of Athens, also known as Xenophon of Athens, was a Greek historian, soldier, mercenary, philosopher and a contemporary and admirer of Socrates...
meaning sound of fire. In the film, The Addams FamilyThe Addams FamilyThe Addams Family is a group of fictional characters created by American cartoonist Charles Addams. As named by Charles Addams, the Addams Family characters include Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Lurch, Grandmama, Wednesday, Pugsley, and Thing....
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dances the Masher. - Kots - (Grk. κοτς) - meaning heel dance
- Kotsari - (Grk. κότσαρι) - meaning Heel dance or Turkish Koçari an Armenian folk dance
- Almatsouk - (Grk. αλματσούκ)
- Titara (Argyropoli) - (Grk. τίταρα)
- Titara (Kars) - (Grk. τίταρα)
- Giurvalandun - (Grk. γιουρβαλαντούν)
- Samson - (Grk. σαμσόν) - from SamsunSamsunSamsun is a city of about half a million people on the north coast of Turkey. It is the provincial capital of Samsun Province and a major Black Sea port.-Name:...
- Etere - (Grk. έτερε)
- Karsilamas - (Grk. καρσιλαμάς) - from Kars or Turkish Karşılama from Turkish KarşılamaKarsilamaKarsilamas , is a Turkish folk dance spread all over Northwest Asia Minor and carried to Greece by Asia Minor refugees...
meaning "face to face" - Pipilomatena - (Grk. πιπιλομάτενα) - meaning soft eyes
- Tsurtuguzus - (Grk. τσουρτούγουζους)
- Momogera - (Grk. μομόγερα) - meaning immature old men or Turkish Momoyer
- AtsiapatAtsiapatAtsiapat is the first in a sequence of three tranditional dances performed in the region of Pontus, as well as by refugees of Pontos. Atsiapat is characterized by short steps and exadurated movements that resemble stretching. This dance is followed directly by Serra. The final dance in the sequence...
- (Grk. ατσιαπάτ) - Gemura - (Grk. γέμουρα) - meaning from Gemura from YomraYomraYomra is a town and district of Trabzon Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. The mayor is İbrahim Sağıroğlu .Related Places:ZingilaVarvara, harmanlı köyüÇukurköy-External links:* *...
town, Trabzon - Diplon Omal - (Grk. διπλόν ομάλ) - meaning double calm
- Kalon Korits - (Grk. καλόν κορίτσ) - meaning good girl
- Kymishanalidikon - (Grk. κιμισχαναλίδικον) - meaning from GumushaneGümüshane-Features:Gümüşhane has a rich historical background so there are many historical places, mosques, churches, castles. Ancient city of Satala in the modern village of Sadak was the most important military camp of the ancient Roman Empire in the east. This place was ruled by the Hittites, Assyrians,...
- Dolme - (Grk. ντολμέ)
- Utsai - (Grk. ούτσαϊ)
- Sarikuz - (Grk. σαρικουζ) from Turkish sarı kız meaning Turkish "blonde girl"
- Siton - (Grk. σιτόν)
- Tamsara (TamzaraTamzaraTamzara, Tamsara, Tənzərə or Tanzara is an Armenian, Assyrian, Azerbaijani and Greek folk dance native to Anatolia. This dance was especially popular in the regions of Erzincan, Erzurum, Kiğı, Arabkir, Elazığ, and Malatya. There are many versions of Tamzara, with slightly different music and steps,...
) - (Grk. τάμσαρα) from TamzaraTamzaraTamzara, Tamsara, Tənzərə or Tanzara is an Armenian, Assyrian, Azerbaijani and Greek folk dance native to Anatolia. This dance was especially popular in the regions of Erzincan, Erzurum, Kiğı, Arabkir, Elazığ, and Malatya. There are many versions of Tamzara, with slightly different music and steps,...
town, Giresun - Tyrfon - (Grk. τυρφόν)
- Fona - (Grk. φόνα)
- Hala-Hala - (Grk. χάλα-χάλα)
- Halai (HalayHalayHalay or Yalli is a popular dance in the Middle East....
) - (Grk. χαλάϊ)