Exploring traditional dances can be a fantastic way to learn more about a culture and improve your coordination, sense of rhythm, and physical fitness. Cretan dances, with their roots in ancient Minoan traditions, are particularly captivating due to their grace, speed, and emotional expression. Delving into this rich dance culture allows you to enjoy the art of dance and the strong cultural expression that comes with it.
In this course, you will learn the basics of Cretan dances, including maintaining proper body posture, recognizing rhythms, and learning the basic steps of dances such as Siganos and Syrtos. As the course progresses, you will also be introduced to faster dances like Maleviziotis.
Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, this course offers you the opportunity to improve your dance skills and learn more about Cretan dance culture. And if you prefer to start with something lighter or are not ready to commit to seven weeks, you can join our Greek Dance taster session to get a glimpse of what to expect.
Schedule & enrolment
Teachers
Ilias Tsatsas
Ilias moved to the Netherlands to pursue his PhD at TU Delft. From a young age, dancing was a unique way for him to relax and clear his mind. As he grew older, he further developed his technique and eventually became a professional dancer at the famous Greek Dance Theatre “Dora Stratou”, located opposite the Acropolis in Athens. He is passionate about sharing these historic dances at X!
Rates
Category 1 - Student
Category 2 - TU Delft employee
Category 3 - Other
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Practical Information
No clothing requirements.