The Omal (also called Duz Horon or Flat Horon) was one of the first Pontic Greek folk dances to be developed from the region of Pontos. In the Pontic language, means "regular" or "smooth." It is a relaxed dance and is danced for long periods of time, usually preluding the tik dance. There are many different melodies for different songs; one of the most famous songs is () (40 red apples). The step count is step-2-3-4, step-2. It is danced hand by hand.

See also

Greek dances

Music of Greece

Kalamatianos

Syrtos

Tsamiko

Horon

References

External links

https://web.archive.org/web/20060905181302/http://www.karalahana.com/muzik/horon.html http://www.irsalilar.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=21 Dam Üstünde Un Eller(Omal Garasaris)(Turkish) Dam Üstünde Un Eller(Omal Garasaris) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPirZRST3PQ Dam Üstünde Un Eller(Omal Garasaris)midi Syrto(Omal) Bafra

Omal

Greek dances

Turkish dances

Pontic Greek dances

Omal