Siganos

Dance from the Island of Crete which frequently leads into the Pentozali. Danced in a semi circle with hands on shoulders. Siganos is Greek for 'Slow'.
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Kalamatianos

This is one of the best known dances of Greece, performed at many social gatherings worldwide. It has 12 step and is danced in a semi-circle, the dancers holding hands in a W shape.
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Zonazadiko

Traditional folk dance from Thrace (Greece) that is named after the dancer's handhold. Dancers hold the adjacent dancer's zonaria (belt) during the dance. In northern Thrace, zonaradikos turns into a fast tsestos dance.

Tsamikos

Traditionally danced exclusively by men, but in modern times both men and women take part. This dance is popular at festivals and weddings especially around central 
Greece, the Peloponnese and Ipirus.

Omal Gharasaris

Pontian Dance from Pontos.  This is formed of 10 simple, flat steps, where all the work, (bounce) is done within the knees. Hands held in a 'W' shape.

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Hasapiko

Originating from Constantinople in the middle ages where it was performed by the Greek butchers guild. There are many different variations to the Hasapiko, but all have the same characteristic start, and the Hasapiko triangle step.

Cypriot Koftos

The word Koftos meaning 'cut' is characteristic within the steps, visible by cutting the flow of the steps with a sudden stamp. The dance is also called the Cypriot Zembekiko  ​

Sta Tria

Sometimes called "Epirotiko" but common in Thessaly and parts of Macedonia as well as Epirus.  Like many dances from Epirus, this dance is slow and done with heavy steps.

Hassaposerviko

Also known as the quick Hasapiko.  This is formed of 6 steps, danced in a joyful and energetic fashion making this a lively dance
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Ikariotiko

Whilst it is danced throughout the island of Ikaria, it varies from village to village. Traditionally the dance was quite slow but the more popular version is the faster variation of the dance.  ​

Ballos

​From the islands of Greece this is probably the most popular dance performed at weddings and other gatherings. Originally the dance came together so that young couples could dance and flirt with each other. ​

Hasapiko - part 2

Originating from Constantinople in the middle ages where it was performed by the Greek butchers guild. There are many different variations to the Hasapiko, but all have the same characteristic start, and the Hasapiko triangle step.