Hassipiko Poitico (Greece)

Formation

Circle round the room , no partners, holding the near shoulder of each person either side of you. Feet together.

Instructions

1. Swivel on your heels, and then swivel on your toes alternately a total of 8 times on each,so that you move to your right.
2. Step into the centre of the circle on your left foot.
3. Close with the right foot, but on the outside of the left foot.
4. Step forward on the left foot.
5. Tap the right foot 4 times in the circle.
6. Put your right foot behind your left, so that the instep of each foot is facing outwards.
7. Put your left foot behind your right, so that the instep of each foot is facing outwards.
8. Repeat part 6 and 7.
9. Stamp gently 4 times.
10. Start dance again.

Glossary