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How to dance Ikariotiko!

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Thanks to this amazing person who uploaded this video! So helpful :)

 
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Great video, here is another source to learn How to Greek dance the Ikariotikos dance:
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Ikariotikos Greek Dance Lesson Video

Watch the video lesson to learn the steps and moves of the Greek dance Ikariotikos. Listen to the Greek music for this dance as well!
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This is a pretty dance - thank you for sharing the tutorial! They look complicated at first but once you get the pattern straight, it feels a lot easier.
 
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One of my favorite dances.
 
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k_tsoukalas said:
This is a pretty dance - thank you for sharing the tutorial! They look complicated at first but once you get the pattern straight, it feels a lot easier.
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It always takes me so long to learn but once I get the hang of it and understand the rhythm its all fun and from there :)
 
I finally got around to watching this. This is an interesting version. When I danced competitively in Greece our steps were slightly different (below video). She also adds figoures (stunts) which you can see towards the end when she brings her right foot up behind her knee.

 
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ellinasgolfer0320 said:
I finally got around to watching this. This is an interesting version. When I danced competitively in Greece our steps were slightly different (below video). She also adds figoures (stunts) which you can see towards the end when she brings her right foot up behind her knee.

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How do I know which versions to dance? This is something that I always confuses me
 
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How do I know which versions to dance? This is something that I always confuses me
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This question applies to many Greek dances, not just Ikariotiko! Thanks!
 
toniiv said:
How do I know which versions to dance? This is something that I always confuses me
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You dance whatever everyone else is dancing. Fortunately, if you know one version, then it will be easy to learn the other versions because they won't be much different. Figoures on the other hand have to be taught and you won't know them unless someone teaches you them...
 
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