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Unread 08-11-2013, 02:53 PM   #71
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Originally Posted by alvin View Post
Curious on this unusual dancing style -- was it originated from ancient Greek, Byzantium? or is it a relatively modern style?
I'm not sure which style we're discussing at this point in the thread. But IN GENERAL, most of the Greek dances have their origins in Byzantium times. As I recall, Hassapiko is a bit newer, something about Greek butchers. The Black Sea region has its own varieties, as do the islands.
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