"Greek Dance Etiquette"

"Greek Dance Etiquette"," You'd like to join in, but you're not sure how.
 These dances literally bring people together in a form of expression and celebration, so offending others by breaking these rules may not be in your best interest.
 Greek dance lines move to the right, and the person farthest to the right is the leader of the line, demonstrating variations and expressive movements for the duration of the song or until someone else is invited to take over.
 Occasionally, if you know someone in the line, you may ""cut"" into the middle of the line.
 Don't cut without permission.
 Be proactive when it comes to Greek dancing and ask someone who is familiar with the steps to give you a quick lesson.
 You may find an instructional resource, such as a DVD or an online video, to be particularly helpful if you are planning on attending a Greek celebration.
 If the steps don't come easily to you, just follow along with the other dancers.
 Don't insist on an on-the-spot lesson from the other dancers-you may get one, but it may just mean that you'll have to be pulled along in the line for the time being.

 Hold your own weight.
 Some dances, like the hasaposerviko, are performed with the hands on the shoulders of others.
 The other dancers are not armrests! If you do have a heavy hand, you may be let go.
 Variations are always fun to do, but don't sacrifice rhythm for fancy footwork.
 Don't break the circle.
 You do not want to dance right next to the person to your right, even if you are trying to watch their steps.
 There might also be another circle within your own-watching the feet of the people in that line might be helpful as well.
 Greek dancing is a community activity, so an enthusiastic ""ya-sou"" or a heartfelt ""OPAA"" adds a bit of energy to the line.
 You'll likely have a great time as a dancer or a spectator at a Greek celebration.



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