Pizzica de Core
Puglia's courtship variant of Tarantella — intimate, Mediterranean, tambourine-driven. Originated in Puglia/Salento, Italy · Traditional. Typically danced around 160-200 BPM (fast).
About Pizzica de Core
- Folk & Traditional
- Puglia/Salento, Italy
- Traditional
- 160-200 BPM (Fast)
- Partner
- Approachable
Couple variant of the Pizzica (Tarantella family); intimate, courtship-like; Mediterranean character.
What to expect: Danced at Salento cultural festivals and the Notte della Taranta festival in Puglia. Growing internationally through the Salento music scene. Couple form is intimate and evocative.
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Where to find Pizzica de Core events
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Going for the first time
Folk and traditional dance nights vary widely — Scandinavian, English country, square dance, contra. Most are caller-led so you're walked through every figure in real time. No partner needed; the format rotates everyone through the set.
Listen for the caller. Thank your partner and the band. If live music is playing, applaud between tunes.