The name Koritsa is the Greek version of the town name Korçë in Albania. It also means “Girl” in Greek. Koritsa is a variation on the Albanian Valle/Pogonişte or the Greek Sta Dyo/Pogonisios in 2/4 rhythm. Originally taught by Steve Kotansky and Lee Otterholt; Kotansky taught the dance under the name Valle Nga Konispol. The music is from Korbeti: Music of Albania’s Gypsies.Dance notes…
