Hassapiko Advanced Variations
"How-to" Introductory Materials.
Hassapiko: Basic Dance And Beginning Variations
Athanasis,
Athena Lean,
Bam,
Bobbie,
Camel Walk,
Christo,
Dimitri,
Dimitri Box,
Dimitri Leap,
Double Cross,
Evros,
Fall Away,
Grapevine Flip,
Hydra,
Minerva,
Minerva Louie Turn,
Niko,
Niko Kneel,
Niko Turn,
Point Chug,
Takis
Athanasis
Left, tap, lift
From Brush, extend L forward and squat on R knee
Left, tap, lift
Left, tap, lift
left,tap, lift
Christo
--- 4 parts; each begins to R. Each part is similar to other variations, as noted.
1)
2)
3)
4)
Left, tap, lift
Dimitri Box
Dimitri Leap
Left, tap, lift
Left, tap, lift
Fall Away (or Around the World)
--- First part similar to 1/2 grapevine, moving to L:
Left, tap, lift
Grapevine Flip
Moving to L:
R front, L step & pivot (180 degrees)
Left, tap, lift
Minerva
Minerva-Louie-Turn
Left, tap, lift
Niko Kneel
Niko Turn
L close (step L forward then close R to L)
Point Chug
Takis
Cross R over L: 2 to L
Cross L over R: 2 to R
2 Forward (cross, cross)
Swing R in front of L
Swing R in back of L
Swing R all the way around (pivot 180 degrees to L)
Kneel (now facing opposite direction, shifting wt. to R foot)
Up, kick L forward, step behind on L
--- Finish Basic:
Right, left, right
Brush
Pivot 180 degrees to R (face opposite direction)
Stretch and lean back on L (R heel ahead and touching floor, R toe pointing up)
Transfer wt. to R, straighten body
Forward on L, tap, lift
--- Finish Basic:
Behind, behind
Right, left, right
Brush
Brush R, brush R, bam R
--- (strike floor strongly with R while brushing it forward)
Hop on R (bringing L toe behind R knee)
Swing L out
Swing L in (bringing L heel in front of R knee)
Kneel diagonally on L knee (R in front)
Up with wt. on L
--- Finish Basic:
Behind, behind
Right, left, right
Brush
Cross R over L: 2 to L
Cross L over R: 2 to R, close
Leap L over R
Leap R over L
Leap L over R
Kick L in air (R foot comes to where L was)
Back 3 steps (L, R, L) and close
Jump apart
Jump together
Jump apart
Cross R in front of L and squat
Up with wt. on L
--- Finish Basic:
Behind, behind
Right, left, right
Brush
R lift, step (fwd R)
L lift, step (fwd L)
R lift, step (fwd R)
Step fwd on L and stamp R
Swinging R, pivot 180 degrees to L (facing opposite), kneel on L
Up with wt. on L
--- Finish Basic:
Behind, behind
Right, left, right
Brush
Cross L over R: 2 to R (as in Louie)
Cross R over L: 2 to L
Into grapevine with kneel
Up with R,L,R (moving to R)
Cross L over R: 2 to R
2 Forward and close
R toe out, R heel out, R heel in, R toe in
Jump apart
Left, tap, lift, and step R
Cross L over R: 2 to R
Rock: cross R in front of L, step on R
Move L in front and rock forward and back, forward back, count of 5
Cross L over R: 2 to R
Cross and point
--- Finish Basic:
Right, left, right
Brush
Cross R over L: 2 to L
Cross L over R: 2 to R, close
Leap onto L
Leap onto R
With L in front of R: squat
Pivot 180 degrees to R (facing opposite) putting wt. on R
Up with L in air and slap L foot (or leg)
--- Finish Basic:
Behind, behind
Right, left, right
Brush
Left, tap, lift
Behind, behind
With wt. on L: R, slide L, R, lift L
Step L, lift R
Step back
--- Finish Basic:
Right, left, right
Brush
Leap R
Step L, step R
Forward hop and kneel
Come up with R in air
--- Finish Basic:
Behind, behind
Right, left, right
Brush
Cross R over L: 2 to L
Cross L over R: 2 to R, close
Jump apart
Cross L in front of R
Pivot to R 180 degrees and jump apart
Cross L in front of R
Pivot to R 180 degrees (complete rotation)
--- Finish Basic:
Right, left, right
Brush
Cross R over L: 2 to L
Cross L over R: 2 to R
Point R to side, then diagonal back, then straight back
Kneel
Up putting R where L was, lifting L in air
--- Finish Basic:
Behind, behind
Right, left, right
Brush
R front, L side, R back, swing L (hopping on R)
L back, R side, L front, swing R
Grapevine and kneel
Up with R in air
--- Finish Basic:
Behind, behind
Right, left, right
Brush
R step, L behind, R step & pivot, swing L & Pivot
Cross back, step, turn; cross back, step, turn & brush L
--- Finish Basic:
Behind, behind
Right, left, right
Brush
Cross R over L: 2 to L
Cross L over R: 2 to R
Swing R in front of L
Swing R in back of L
Leap on R and hop
Leap on L and pause,
R stamp, pause, stamp, pause, stamp
Kneel forward, up
Stretch back
Forward and stamp R
Kneel forward, up
--- Finish Basic:
Behind, behind
Right, left, right
Brush
Cross R over L: 2 to L
Cross L over R: 2 to R
2 to L stepping back (R back, R back)
Right, left, right, hop
Cross R over L: 2 to L
Cross L over R: 2 to R
2 to L stepping back (R back, R back)
Right, left, right, hop
Cross L over R: 2 to R
Cross R over L: 1 to L
Step to L side on L; kneel on L knee, extending R leg forward
Up on L, raising R leg in air
180-degree turn to R (face opposite) on R, L, R
Finish with brush (still facing opposite way)
Cross R over L: 2 to L
Cross L over R: 2 to R
2 fwd. and close
Step side to R, close
Step side to L, close
Stretch, kneel on R knee, stretch
Pivot on L, slap right heel, kneel on L (R foot in front)
Rise on R foot, slap left knee or foot
--- Finish Basic:
Behind, behind
Right, left, right
Brush
L close
Step L, pivot , kneel
Lift
--- Finish Basic:
Behind, behind
Right, left, right
Brush
L close
Step L, pivot , turn
Lift
--- Finish Basic:
Behind, behind
Right, left, right
Brush
Chug on R foot (chug equals sliding hop)
Swing L
--- Finish Basic:
Right, left, right
Brush
R, L, R (back to original position)
Kick L across R 2 times
Step on L
Kick R forward 3 times (heel clicking floor)
Squat, snap forward
Snap side
Snap rear, stand
Step to side, close L to R
Forward, tap, lift
Cross R over L: 2 to L
Cross L over R: 2 to R
Cross and point
Pivot 180 degrees on balls of feet
Jump apart
