Endeka/Antikrystos

Endeka is a traditional dance from Kozani, Greece. During the Turkish occupation of Greece, the Turks had imposed an 11 pm curfew. As 11 pm approached, it is said that the Greeks would leave their gatherings at the cafes, dancing this dance. That's why the dance is named Endeka; "endeka" means eleven in Greek. Traditionally it is danced at weddings. Antikrystos refers to the Greek verb αντικρύζω “be across, opposite, face-to-face” Rochester, NY Greek adult dance group performing at the Greek festival 2015.