Laboratorio di Ballo Siciliano
Among the oldest Sicilian dance forms are u ballettu, a jolla, a fasola, and u chiovu—considered 'archaic' dances in the style of the southern tarantella. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the dances prevalent in aristocratic salons across Europe, such as mazurkas, polkas, waltzes, and scotis, made their way to Sicily. These dances were adopted by the less affluent classes and blended with agro-pastoral dances. Today, many communities continue to practice these dances, each enriched by variations that reflect the unique character of the locale and its people. The dance workshop showcases some of these dances found in different parts of Sicily, featuring figurative dances performed in pairs, threes, or in a circle. By exploring and sharing these traditional dance forms, the workshop aims to preserve and celebrate the cultural richness and diversity inherent in Sicilian dance, offering participants a glimpse into the tradition by partaking in song and dance.
Photo Credit: Italian Sons and Daughters of America.
Workshop Leaders: I Casentuli
Workshop Level: All levels.
Accessibility: This venue is not accessible to persons using a wheelchair.
Price: Free
Terms & Conditions
By attending this event, attendees agree to being captured on camera for documentative and marketing purposes, allowing for the content to be stored and reinterpreted for an indefinite period of time.
Among the oldest Sicilian dance forms are u ballettu, a jolla, a fasola, and u chiovu—considered 'archaic' dances in the style of the southern tarantella. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the dances prevalent in aristocratic salons across Europe, such as mazurkas, polkas, waltzes, and scotis, made their way to Sicily. These dances were adopted by the less affluent classes and blended with agro-pastoral dances. Today, many communities continue to practice these dances, each enriched by variations that reflect the unique character of the locale and its people. The dance workshop showcases some of these dances found in different parts of Sicily, featuring figurative dances performed in pairs, threes, or in a circle. By exploring and sharing these traditional dance forms, the workshop aims to preserve and celebrate the cultural richness and diversity inherent in Sicilian dance, offering participants a glimpse into the tradition by partaking in song and dance.
Photo Credit: Italian Sons and Daughters of America.
Workshop Leaders: I Casentuli
Workshop Level: All levels.
Accessibility: This venue is not accessible to persons using a wheelchair.
Price: Free
Terms & Conditions
By attending this event, attendees agree to being captured on camera for documentative and marketing purposes, allowing for the content to be stored and reinterpreted for an indefinite period of time.