Balos (Greek dance)

Balos or Ballos of Kythnos (Greek: : Μπάλος της Κύθνου or Θερμιώτικος μπάλος) is a traditional folk dance of Greece, from the island of Kythnos.

It is known for the multiple rotations of the dancing couple, the so-called "voltes" or "furles".

[1][2] It is considered as an integral part of the music and dance tradition of Kythnos, and it is  performed especially during local festivals.

In a proper Kythnos' feast, balos is performed after the sirto dance.

[1][2][4] It is considered a demanding dance, the specificity of which has been pointed out by distinguished Greek musicologists and choreographers, among them Dora Stratou and Domna Samiou.