| Thrace/Macedonian Suite These regions are rich in culture with variations in hand holding positions. Dances are lively and typically move with unity and without any leadership improvisations. Zonaradiko, Gaida, Syngathistos, Baidoushka, Raikos Taverna Suite Some of the more popular dances primarily from mainland Greece. Usually performed by the typical bouzouki band and in popular Tavernas. Kalamatiano, Tsamiko, Zorba Epirus Suite Epirus is especially rich in folk music. A unique characteristic of the region is the polyphonic singing. Dances from Epirus tend to be slow and heavy and danced with immense dignity. Fysouni, Zagorissios, Lemonia, Sta Dio, Sta Tria, Syrto Epirus Dodecanese Suite Dodecanese means the twelve islands. Their music and dance were influenced by the Cretans who immigrated to this region Kalymniko, Pentozali Kos, Zervos Karpathos, Island Syrto Cretan Suite Their music and dance is dynamic and fast. Each Cretan dance gives opportunity for each dancer to lead and improvise. One characteristic of the Cretan dances is the springing movement of the dancers. Cretan Syrto, Pentozali, Cretan Sousta Pontic Suite The region of present day Turkey on the eastern Black Sea into Russia, an area inhabited by Greeks from ancient times till 1924. Pontic music and dance is quite distinctive. Its music and dance is easily recognized by its nervous energy, their use of knee bends and unusual shoulder tremors, unique to Pontos. Kotsari, Tik, Serra, Trigona, Letsina | 
