Pizzica (Italian:) is a popular Italian folk dance, originally from the Salento peninsula, in Apulia, and later spreading throughout the rest of Apulia and the regions of Calabria and eastern Basilicata.

2015年6月18日 · In the Puglia episode of Dream of Italy (new PBS travel series), we learn the traditional dance of the region - pizzica - and experience it both in a piazza ...

Pizzica holds an essential place in Italian folk dances because it showcases the rich history and cultural identity of Southern Italy, especially within Apulian communities where it remains popular today.

2019年2月15日 · The Pizzica, an iconic Apulian dance now celebrated worldwide, carries within its vibrant rhythms the echoes of ancient traditions and mystical rituals. With roots tracing back to ancient Greece, Pizzica is believed to have been introduced to Puglia as a ritual dance honoring Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy.

Pizzica is part of the great tarantella family; is a traditional folk dance originally found in southern Puglia (Salento) and eastern Basilicata. The traditional pizzica pizzica is danced in pairs.

The Pizzica is an Italian popular dance characteristic of the territory of Puglia between Taranto and Salento Leccese. Until the beginning of 20 th century, however, this dance was widespread throughout Puglia, with different names.

Pizzica is a subset of tarantella dances that has its nexus in the Salento area of southern Puglia. These frenetic dances were thought to be the only cure for the spider's poisonous bite when the symptoms started: melancholy, stupor, madness and an uncontrollable desire to dance.

Long skirts, fluttering red scarves, a fast-paced rhythm and bare feet that twirl relentlessly: it is the pizzica, the Salento folk dance, which overwhelms you with its charm and energy.

2021年5月24日 · The Pizzica dance is a staple of Puglian tradition and is an activity not to be missed on your visit. Here's more about this authentic dance, and where you can find it.

Discover the fascinating history of the Salento Pizzica: between popular beliefs, wild music, and hypnotic movements. Read the article.