Regional differences of Greek dances are reflected in the clothing worn by the dancers, the steps, styling, music, and choral presentation. 

Regional differences of Greek dances are influenced by neighboring countries, war, immigration, climatic conditions, and land morphology.

Musical instruments played by Greek musicians are typically the zygia, daouli drum, tambourine, lute, lyre, and bouzouki.  

Most Greek folk dances are line dances with open and closed circles.  

Traditionally, Greek folk dances were part of daily life, feasts, celebrations, and holidays – not just for performance or theatre.