What if I told you the Tarantella isn’t just onedance—but an entire genre?

Hosted by Anna Harsh

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Step into Italy: The Dance Diaries.

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Today, I want to share a little history about the Tarantella…
It’s not just one dance.
It’s a whole genre of them with differentsongs, steps and stories.

I know. You probably grew up thinking of the Tarantella as that one iconic Italian dance—fast, upbeat, with twirling skirts and clapping hands. And yes, that version exists.

But here's the truth?

The Tarantella is actually a genre—a whole family of folk dances that stretch across southern Italy, each with its own heartbeat, its own story, its own soul.

Listen to this episode for more details.

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