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Katsa Kleftiki

Dancing culture of the region

Katsa kleftiki was danced by kleftes, sarakatsani rebels during the period Greece was occupied by Turkish. This dance represents the free spirit of the rebels and their dedication to fight against the occupation of their country. This explains why the first dancer is given plenty of time to perform on his own and make difficult figures that show off his bravery, courageousness and pride.

Costume

Steps

Katsa kleftiki has 8 steps and their main characteristic is the deep squats (katses) giving the name to the dance. Katsa kleftiki is danced by both men and women. However, women follow men and dance the same steps in a more reserved way as their sarakatsaniki tradition ordered them to do. Legs are crossed over before the dance starts indicating that this is a kleftikos (rebellious) dance.

 

See the steps of the dance by left-clicking on the following two pictures:

 
        
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