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20-465: The term horon derives from Greek choros ( Greek : χορός , romanized :  khorós , see chorus ), which means "dance." The earliest instance of its usage in a Turkic language is in Codex Cumanicus from 1303. In the provinces of Ordu and Giresun , the term horan is used instead of horon . Over 50 variations of horon have been identified in a single region. Horon or horonu

40-431: A form of ritual, as well as a pastime. Dance could be included in hunting communities, initiation ceremony rituals of age, marriage, and death, entertainment, dance festivals, and religious activity. It was also viewed as a way to educate children about social norms and morals, and was viewed as being essential for physical and emotional development. Dance was used in regard to war as a form of military training, as well as

60-640: A ritual that served as a mediator between the gods and humans. What modern times may consider a parade, military drill, funeral, children’s game, these were seen as forms of dance as long as they were meant to be an exhibition of a rhythmic performance. Suda mention an ancient Greek dance which was called Dipodia (Διποδία), meaning two-step/two-footer. The Aegean islands have dances which are fast in pace and light and jumpy. Many of these dances, however, are couples dances, and not so much in lines. See Nisiotika for more information. These dances are light and jumpy, and extremely cardiovascular. Epirote dances are

80-468: A table of judges who have done years of research in Greece and instructed others on the styling and other important elements of Greek dancing. Each competing team will be placed into a division and group based on the average age of the team. Each team performs two times and perfected suites that can be from many places in Greece (islands, mainland, villages) and feature many different dances. The judges will score

100-465: Is an old tradition, being referred to by authors such as Plato , Aristotle , Plutarch and Lucian . There are different styles and interpretations from all of the islands and surrounding mainland areas. Each region formed its own choreography and style to fit in with their own ways. For example, island dances have more of a different smooth flow to them, while Pontic dancing closer to the Black Sea ,

120-615: Is the Turkish equivalent of the serra war dance of the Pontian Greeks , resembling the ancient Greek  Pyrrhic  armed dance. The horon is typically performed by a group of men or women in a line or semicircle. This dance form involves fast shoulder shimmy (Greek: Τρέμουλο, tremoulo), trembling of the entire body, and sudden squats. Horon dances require speed and agility in a dancer. Choros (dance) Greek dance ( choros ; Greek : χορός , romanized :  chorós )

140-499: Is very sharp. There are over 10,000 traditional dances that come from all regions of Greece. There are also pan-Hellenic dances, which have been adopted throughout the Greek world. These include specifically the Syrtos , Kalamatianos , Pyrrhichios , Ballos , Zeibekiko , and hasapiko . Traditional Greek dancing has a primarily social function. It brings the community together at key points of

160-701: The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco has held a convention that allows Greek Dance groups from various churches in the Pacific Region of the United States to compete. Up to 3,000 people participate annually and it is described as the largest youth ministry program in the Metropolis of San Francisco. Within the competition, there are four divisions, two of which are judged and two of which are exhibition suites. Division I and Division II are judged by

180-659: The Americas, Australia, the former Soviet Union, and Europe. One step of his artistic journey was his collaboration with the Greek singer George Dalaras for the release of the CD Nightingales from the Orient in March 1990. Another was when the University of Crete released the double CD Songs and Tunes from Thrace in 1993. Later, he collaborated with his student, Nektaria Karantzi , for

200-760: The Cappadocian dialect of Cappadocian Greeks or the Karamanlides . Dances varied from social dances to ritualistic dances. Sinasos The Dances & Songs of Sinasos Mustafapasa . Men's Dances Women's Dances Within the United States, Greek Americans participate in Greek dancing in order to preserve their heritage and culture. Greeks of all ages can be seen showcasing their skills at Greek Festivals which take place year round, often hosted by Greek Orthodox churches, or at various competitions in which groups practice dances from specific parts of Greece in order to perform in front of judges. Since 1976,

220-903: The Zisis Foundation and the Central Conservator in the Chalandri suburb of Athens. He was the artistic director of the Center for the Study of the Musical Tradition of Thrace, Asia Minor and Euxeinos Pontos , as well as the creator and leader of the Workshop for Traditional Music in Alexandroupoli . He was also one of the founders of the Archive of Greek Music . Chronis Aidonidis died on 23 October 2023 at

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240-512: The dances of Epirus. Mostly with slow, heavy movements. However, there are some dances that are also faster paced. The leader can improvise in these dances similarly to those dances from the Epirus, Central Greece and Peloponnese. Thracian dance is generally skippy and light. In most Thracian dances, the men are only permitted to dance at the front of the line. Musicians and singers such as Chronis Aidonidis and Kariofilis Doitsidis have brought to life

260-601: The guests of Greece by singing the song Welcome My Friends . In 2005, he participated in the Easter television show made by Hellenic Television entitled "He Was Grieved" , in which he sang Byzantine hymns of the Holy Week . In 2006, he participated in the 6th Festival of Sacred Music in Patmos , along with Karantzi and the ecclesiastical Byzantine choir, Glorifier (led by Dimitris Verykios ). Aidonidis taught traditional singing at

280-611: The most slow and heavy in all of Greece. Great balance is required in order to perform these dances. The dances of the Peloponnese are very simple and heavy, with the leader of the line improvising. Dances in Macedonia vary. Most are solid and are performed using heavy steps, whilst others are fast and agile. Most dances begin slow and increase in speed. Western Macedonia Eastern Macedonia Dances in Thessaly are similar in style to

300-771: The music of Thrace. The dances of (Northern Thrace) are fast, upbeat and similar to the Thracian style of dance. Dances from the town of Kavakli and Neo Monastiri are the most popular. The dances of the Pontic Greeks from the Black Sea were mostly performed by the Pontic soldiers in order to motivate themselves before going into a battle. The dances are accompanied by the Pontian lyra, also called kemenche by Turkish people. Erythrae Cappadocia The Cappadocian dances were mainly sung in

320-635: The release of the double CD When the Roads Meet , in which he recorded Byzantine Ecclesiastical Hymns for the first time and the CD He was Grieved , in which he and Karantzi recorded 40 Byzantine hymns of the Holy Week and a folk lament. In 2001, he collaborated with Nikos Kypourgos for the release of a CD entitled Secrets from the Garden . During the Olympic Games of Athens in 2004, Chronis Aidonidis greeted all

340-516: The same year, he was hired at the Sismanogleion Hospital, where he worked as an accountant. In 1953, folklore scientist Polydoros Papachristodoulou offered for him to participate in his radio show entitled Echoes from Thrace , which presented music from his homeland. Chronis Aidonidis released records with songs from northern, eastern and western Thrace. He participated in hundreds of musical events in Greece and abroad, in places such as

360-441: The teams based on their costumes, singing, stage presence, styling, and how closely it resembles the region that their suite is from. Chronis Aidonidis Chronis Aidonidis ( Greek : Χρόνης Αηδονίδης ; 23 September 1928 – 23 October 2023) was a Greek singer from Karoti , a village now belonging to Didymoteicho , Greece. His parents were Fr. Christos and Chrysanthi Aidonidis. He learned his first songs in his hometown and

380-399: The year, such as Easter, the grape harvest or patronal festivals; and at key points in the lives of individuals and families, such as weddings. For this reason, tradition frequently dictates a strict order in the arrangement of the dancers, for example, by age. Greek dances are performed also in diaspora Greek communities among international folk dance groups. In Ancient Greece, dance was

400-567: Was introduced to traditional music by his mother and the musicians who used to play at the local fairs. Aidonidis was taught Byzantine music , first by his father, and later by professor Michalis Kefalokoptis . In 1950, he came to live in Athens with his parents, where he completed his studies in Byzantine music at the Hellenic Conservatory with teacher Theodoros Hadjitheodorou . In March of

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