Historical information
The two men dancing at an Ithacan ball are Bill Benias and John Tsalikis. T
Significance
The men are dancing a 'Zembekiko' traditionally danced by men, although now danced by men and women. It is often danced solo, has no formal steps and is an improvised movement that expresses the feelings of the individual dancing. Its origin is in Asia Minor, the former home of displaced Greeks.
Greek dancing is an important part of Greek culture with various traditional dances from the different regions of Greece. Traditional Greek dancing is enjoyed by young and old at social functions.
Physical description
A coloured photograph of two men doing Greek dancing at a social.
