Sardana, the national dance of Catalonia
Sardana is a Catalan popular dance considered the national dance of Catalonia. It is a collective dance that men and women dance holding hands in a circle, and tapping with their feet the bars of the music performed by the copla.
The first preserved document containing the word 'sardana' dates from 1552, although it is probable that these ancient dances had little to do with the current sardana. In the 19th century, in full romanticism, some scholars related the origin of sardana with dances of Greek origin with the intention of relating the culture of classical Antiquity and ancient Empúries, taking advantage of the push of modern sardana in Empordà. With the invention of this story the myth began.
The sardana is made up of a certain succession of bars, each bar is a point or step to be done. The steps are grouped into runs of two types: short and long. A sardana for dancing generally consists of ten runs.
Throughout Catalonia there is a tradition of dancing this dance, the people who dance it frequently are grouped into Sardanista groups that tour Catalonia to the meetings and days that are organized throughout the territory.
Related events
Aplec de la Sardana in Tossa de Mar
08/10/2022 - 09/10/2022Tossa de Mar
Sardanistic weekend in Tossa de Mar, with the coplas: La Principal de Llobregat, Ciutat de Girona and La Flama de Farners. We will wait for you!
Night of the Sardana in Bellcaire d'Urgell
Bellcaire d'Urgell
The Night of the Sardana of Bellcaire d'Urgell is the main act organized by the Sardan Federation of the Comarcas of Lleida with the collaboration of the different…
Aplec Sardanista in Roda de Berà
Roda de Berà
One more year Roda de Berà together with the Grupo Sardanista celebrate the traditional Aplec de Sardanes in the hermitage of Berà, within the framework…
Gathering of Pedracastell in Canet de Mar
Canet de Mar
Canet de Mar celebrates once again the Pedracastell Gathering, a festive day where games, sardanas and giant dancing will be the protagonists on the esplanade of…
Encounter of the Sardana in Olesa de Montserrat
Olesa de Montserrat
In a festive, spring and fraternity atmosphere, on the second Sunday of May the Aplec de la Sardana is celebrated in Olesa de Montserrat. During a whole day, the…
Contest of sardanistas groups in Ripoll
Ripoll
Ripoll hosts a new edition of the more than consolidated Sardana Groups Contest, with more than a dozen participating groups.
Meeting of sardana students in Balaguer
Balaguer
The Meeting of Sardana Students is here in Balaguer, which will host both the students of the adult courses at the Generalitat's civic centres, as well as the participants…
Pilgrimage of the Sardana in Mollet del Vallès
Mollet del Vallès
Mollet del Vallès celebrates the Aplec de la Sardana one more year!
Aplec Sardanista in Montblanc
Montblanc
Formerly, sardanismo in Montblanc had a great importance, it began with the sound of a piano (1903) but shortly after it was replaced by the copla (1907). With…
Festival of the sardana in Els Hostalets de Pierola
Els Hostalets de Pierola
The Sardana Dance at Els Hostalets de Pierola will feature a live performance of one of the country's most historic couplets. It is organized by the Sardanist Association…
Sant Zenon Festival in Arenys de Mar
Arenys de Mar
The Sant Zenon Festival comes to Arenys de Mar with an extensive program of cultural and festive activities. Among other activities, there will be a street theater…
"Solsona hits the mark"
Solsona
Diversity of genres and a good part of the free calls characterize, once again, a new edition of the musical program " Solsona da la nota ", which proposes a lot…
Aplec de Sardanas Aires Planencs in the Pla de Santa Maria
El Pla de Santa Maria
Aplec de Sardanas Aires Planencs in the Pla de Santa Maria with the company of the copla Reus Jove with a repertoire of sardanas dancers and also well-known. The…
Aplec de la Sardana in Les Borges Blanques
Les Borges Blanques
If you want to experience the authentic sensations of traditional Catalan culture, we invite you to the Aplec de la Sardana organized by the Sardanista Association…
Encounter of the sardana of the Pyrenees in Ribes de Freser
Ribes de Freser
In 1973, a group of young people wanting to participate in village life organized the first meeting of the Sardana in Ribes de Freser. The party is organized by…
Queralbs Artisan Fair
Queralbs
Stalls with local products and artisans are the protagonists of the Queralbs Artisan Fair. You will find exquisite products and you will surely fall in love! There…
Pilgrimage of the Sardana in Sant Hilari Sacalm
Sant Hilari Sacalm
The Plaza del Doctor Gravalosa in Sant Hilari Sacalm, starting at 10 in the morning, will host the meeting of the Sardana. Do not miss it!
Proposals
Clue game to discover Miquel Martí i Pol as a family
Fundació / Casa Miquel Martí i Pol (Roda de Ter)
