Greek Dancers of the Monterey Peninsula

"How-to" Zorba
(Choreographed Syrtaki)

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"How-to" Introductory Materials.

"How-to" Hassapiko.

Basic Dance

Music: Zorba, by Mikis Theodorakis.
Choreography: as below.
Count for Basic: 7 beats per pattern.
Shoulder hold, arms stretched straight.
One long line; leader is on the R end of the line.
Leader calls Hassapiko variations, then moves into a fast Hasaposerviko.
These instructions assume familiarity with the Hassapiko varations specified.

Introduction

Weight on R foot.
3 knee bends, beginning to R
4 side steps, beginning to R

Hassapiko Variations

3 Basics; no Brush on last Basic.

1 Falirotisa

1 Basic

2 Grapevines

1 Three-Two-One

1 Basic

1 Double Over

1 Basic

1 Louie

1 Basic

1 Cross & Point

1 Basic

3 Side Steps, beginning to L

Music changes, start Hasaposerviko.

Leader will call variations.

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