In 1844, Madame Michau introduced the dance to the public. Three possible sources of origin for the dance are given. The first originates with the bite of the Tarantula, Arania or Apulcian Spider. The dance itself was used to cure the poison from the bite of the spider.

Why was the Tarantella created?

Southern Italy serves as the birthplace for the folk dance known as the “Tarantella” originating as far back as the 16th and 17th centuries yet more prevalent during the Middle Ages/Renaissance. Primarily this dance form started off as a solo dance to cure disease yet transitioned into a dance of courtship years later.

Where is the Tarantella dance from?

Italy is no exception, with dozens of beautiful folk dances created within its timeline. Of all the Italian folk dances out there, none are more notable than the Tarantella. Today, if you mention the word “tarantella” in Italy, you might be met with descriptions of a frenzied wedding dance.