Serra (dance)

Serra (Greek: Σέρρα) is a Pontic war dance of ancient Greek origin,[1] from Pontus region of the Black Sea. Its name comes from the Serra river, in the region of Trapezunda. It is also called Lazikon (Greek: Λαζικόν). The rhythm starts in 7/16 and becomes an even meter when the dance speeds up.[2]

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National anthem	"Hymn to Liberty"
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Related areas	Cyprus, Pontus, Constantinople, South Italy
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This dance is sometimes confused with Atsiapat, which precedes it. It is danced in sequence and followed by the Pyrrhichios dance.

See also

• Greek dances
• Greek music
• Korybantes
• Pyrrhichios

References

1. pontosworld.com
2. European Dances

External links

• Serra
• "Serra - The Dance Of Pontics" [Σέρρα - Ο Χορός των Ποντίων]. Ελλήνων Δρώμενα (in Greek). Greece. 2013. ET-3.
• Pontian "Serra" Pyrrhic dance with kemence / Lyra - Dora Stratou Dance Group, 1979