ITALY FOLK DANCE
North ITALY dance:
Monferrina dance:
Monferrina is a dance.When originating in the Piedmont region,Monferrat is ow comen in northern and
central ITALY.It has a two part structer,followed by a double digit Promenade.
Ruggero dance:
This dance 2 the 4 rhythms are made by men in the face of woman,by 2 men and two woman in the form of
a diamond.A copule makes four promenade tours around, the woman then stops around the second couple
to form a groupwiht the entire circle.Then go to separate and first human go and make another rotary
returning.
Central ITALY dance:
Lu Sardarellu dance:
It is common in central ITALY,but the Marquis are typical.Dance performed by one cuople at a time,three
episodes a) lu spondape woman place b man dances) lu fllu goes back and forth,whlie stamping dancers
side by side approach c)lu fru with dancers dancing in a circle.
Trescone dance:
A very old dance from live Tuscany rhythm made by four couples four square.While woman make quick
turns of men,the place passes sligthly from another woman to a ligthly embarrassed dance a trcik
fashion.Dance can be done outdoors at agricultural festivals or by guests at a wedding.When weddings are
over,a ring of singers often improvise obscene verses abouth the married couple,four dancing couples
surround:Dance is also found in several different forms of Emilia and other areas of central ITALY.
West ITALY dance:
La Pecorara or A'Pasturara dance:
Traditional dance unique to Calibria when made by one or two couples accompanied by overalls and
accordion.The steps are usually close to the ground with occasional small jumps.The arms akimbo man
holds his full attention to the woman holding his right hand whit a sharp left bent on the hip.