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IAP 2008: Greek Dancing for Everyone

Open to the entire MIT community
Sponsored by the Hellenic Students' Association of MIT.
Instructor: Christophoros Vassiliou

Returning for the 5th year, this popular class combines professional instruction and light-hearted fun. We will learn dances from the mainland and islands of Greece, Asia Minor, and Cyprus.

No prior dance experience required. Come alone or bring friends. No sign-up necessary.

Schedule

All classes run from 7pm to 9pm.

  • Thu 10 Jan, Kresge Rehearsal Room A
  • Thu 17 Jan, Morse Hall
  • Thu 24 Jan, Morse Hall
  • Thu 31 Jan, Student Center Room 407 ROOM CHANGE (Thanks, Ted!)

Morss Hall is in Walker .
Rehearsal Room A is in the basement of Kresge
Room 407 is on the 4th floor of the Student Center

Session 1 - The Building Blocks

  • Basic dance moves
  • Sta Tria
  • Tsamiko
  • Syrto
  • Hasaposerviko

Session 2 - The Islands

  • Syrtos
  • Pyrgousikos
  • Pentozalis - Crete
  • Ikariotikos
  • Ballos

Session 3 - Macedonia, Thrace

  • Leventikos - Macedonia
  • Raikos - Macedonia
  • Nizamikos - Macedonia
  • Zonaradiko - Thrace
  • Stis Tris - Thrace

Session 4 - Epiros, Maypole

  • Sta duo - Epiros
  • Syrtos koftos - Epiros
  • Endeka - Macedonia
  • Gaitani - The "Maypole"
  • Hasaposerviko - Asia Minor