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Kanella

Kanella (Greek: Κανέλλα), is a Cretan folk dance from Rethymno, Greece. It is very widespread in Crete. It is danced in a circle and is a variation to the siganos dance. The name of the dance is derived from the song.

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Kanella (Greek: Κανέλλα), is a Cretan folk dance from Rethymno, Greece.

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Kanella (Greek: Κανέλλα), is a Cretan folk dance from Rethymno, Greece.

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Kanella (Greek: Κανέλλα), is a Cretan folk dance from Rethymno, Greece. It is very widespread in Crete. It is danced in a circle and is a variation to the siganos dance. The name of the dance is derived from the song.

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