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List of Cretan Dances?

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paharo45

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I will be attending a Cretan wedding and am curious about the traditional Cretan dances! I know the dances are slightly different and I want to learn some. I don't know the names of the dances so that I can look them up. I did some research, though. Are any of these dances common at these weddings?
  • Pentozali
  • Sousta
  • Siganos
  • Chaniotis
There's a dance the wedding party typically does in Crete. Which dance is that?
 
I have no idea, but I am interested because I love Greek dance! I found a video. I'd love to learn! Here's the video:

 
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