The tarantella is a dance in which the dancer and the drum player constantly try to upstage each other by playing faster or dancing longer than the other, subsequently tiring one person out first.

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tarantella, couple folk dance of Italy characterized by light, quick steps and teasing, flirtatious behaviour between partners; women dancers frequently carry tambourines. The music is in lively 6/8 time. …

Sep 12, 2025 · Few traditions in Italy carry the same energy and mystique as the Tarantella, a dance born of folklore, passion, and music. What started as a supposed cure for the venomous bite of a …

Feb 9, 2025 · The tarantella is a traditional Italian folk dance that was believed to cure the bite of the tarantula spider. The name of the dance comes from Taranto, Italy, and the specific dance steps vary …

The tarantella is more than a quick-step dance with tambourines — it’s a living bundle of history, emotion and local identity. In Southern Italy, and especially around Naples, the tarantella has served …

Sep 15, 2022 · In its simplest form, the Tarantella dance is an Italian folk dance characterized by the quick, light steps of the dancers. It’s also filled with one element that Italy is known for, as well: …

Of all the Italian folk dances out there, none are more notable than the Tarantella. Today, if you mention the word “tarantella” in Italy, you might be met with descriptions of a frenzied wedding dance. But …

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