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Greek Dance Lesson: Syrtos (Balos) for Weddings

Greek Dance Lesson: Syrtos (Balos) for Weddings — video by ProfitisElias Play · 9:47

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A London Greek dance teacher talks you through syrtos (balos), the most common dance at Greek weddings, while instructor Jack demonstrates: the basic three-count step forward, side to side and backwards, turns and a figure on the spot, with practice to music.

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

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  1. Basic: forward on the left for one, two-three in place, then back on the right, two-three. 0:33
  2. The same basic leading with the right foot. 1:40
  3. Dance the basic to music on either foot. 2:20
  4. Side to side: step across and use the two-three to turn and face the other way. 2:57
  5. Backwards version: step back and use the two-three to turn outwards. 3:36
  6. Put the forward, side and backward steps together to music. 4:13
  7. Turns: step across and turn on the two-three, to the left and then to the right. 5:08
  8. Lead with whichever foot and turn direction feel natural to you. 6:38
  9. Figure on the spot: step, small hop, step, then finish with a turn or go down low. 7:16

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

Form cues from the coach

  • Basic: forward on one, then two-three; back on one, then two-three
  • Use the two-three to turn and face the other way when travelling side to side
  • Lead with whichever foot feels natural; enjoy it rather than forcing it

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Joints it uses light on the joints

  • Hips movesstepping forward, sideways and back
  • Knees movesbasic steps, turns on the two-three
  • Ankles & feet movesthree-count steps, small hop in the figure

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