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Greek Dance Lesson: Hasapiko, Part One

Greek Dance Lesson: Hasapiko, Part One — video by ProfitisElias Play · 6:53

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A London Greek dance teacher builds the first part of the hasapiko, a set routine danced in a line with hands on shoulders: the triangle hasapiko step, the double kick, toe taps, crossovers and a four-step turn. You need at least one other person to dance it.

  • 7 min
  • Beginner
  • Low impact (no jumping)
  • No equipment

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  1. Hasapiko step: right, left follows, across to the left, back, heel to the shin; smaller at speed. 0:58
  2. Double kick: step, tap, a reverse-cycling kick and a release kick, then back, kick, back, together. 1:30
  3. Start the routine, hands on shoulders: side steps, double kick, hasapiko step and forward taps. 2:51
  4. Kick the right foot out, two steps across to the left, cross over, then the same to the right. 3:45
  5. Drop the hands, take four steps to turn round, then a hasapiko step and side steps back. 4:35
  6. Dance all of part one from the start. 5:43

The steps are a summary in our words, checked against the video — the coach shows every move.

Form cues from the coach

  • Hasapiko step: right, left, across to the left, back, heel to the shin; smaller at speed
  • Double kick: step, tap, a reverse-cycling kick, then a release kick
  • Drop the hands from the shoulders for the four-step turn, then put them back

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Joints it uses light on the joints

  • Hips movesreverse-cycling and release kicks
  • Knees movesdouble kicks, crossovers, four-step turn
  • Ankles & feet movestoe taps, side steps

A guide to the joints this video’s moves load, from what the coach does — not medical advice. Some ache is normal; stop if a joint hurts sharply. How joints are rated

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Video by ProfitisElias; the summary, steps, cues, body areas and joint notes are Notbroken’s, written from what the coach actually does in the video and checked a second time. Warm up first, take the easier options until a move feels easy, and stop if you feel sharp pain, chest pain or dizziness. General instruction, not advice for your body. About & safety