Traditional Greek Dance - Maestro
The Springing/ Leaping Dance and the Shuffle/ Dragging Dance Known as Sirtos
There are two distinct categories in the traditional Greek dance; the springing/leaping dance and the shuffle/dragging dance known as sirtos. The latter being the oldest form of dance.
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Post a CommentIt is inferred by the subtitle of this video that the dance is a "sirto" ("syrto" sometimes spelled). It is not, rather, it is the "zeimbekiko" -- a solo dance traditionally danced by a man (women certainly dance it nowadays). The dance can be "draggy" and/or jumping, depending on the spirit of the solo dancer. It has a 9/4 rhtyhm that is essentially: quick slow, quick slow slow / quick slow, quick slow slow slow - making for the nine basic beats. The alternating between even and odd - is very enticing. A fun dance for improvising upon!
former Greek Dance teacher...dancer.... now a music/piano/voice teacher and yoga/dance instructor