Pyrrhic Dance and Female Pyrrhic Dancers

In the second half of the 5th century B.C. many scenes of the pyrrhic (ancient armed dance) performed by women appear on Attic vases, providing information about the history of a dance that is not known from other sources. Nude or in some cases dressed as Athena, pyrrhicists must have been the most...

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Published in:RIdIM-RCMI newsletter 1996-04, Vol.21 (1), p.3-12
Main Author: Goulaki-Voutira, Alexandra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aulos
Banquets
Classical dance
Dance
Helmets
Impact craters
Music
Street dance
Vases
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Summary:In the second half of the 5th century B.C. many scenes of the pyrrhic (ancient armed dance) performed by women appear on Attic vases, providing information about the history of a dance that is not known from other sources. Nude or in some cases dressed as Athena, pyrrhicists must have been the most interesting entertainers, along with other mimic dances, at banquets. The organizer choosing or employing the female pyrrhic dancerfor a banquet or dancers training were the scenes most often depicted onvases of the period.
ISSN:0360-8727
1522-7464
2169-8317
2169-9488