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The hasapiko (Greek: χασάπικο, pronounced, meaning “the butcher's [dance]”) is a Greek folk dance from Constantinople. The dance originated in the Middle Ages as a battle mime with swords performed by the Greek butchers' guild, which adopted it from the military of the Byzantine era . [ 1 ]
There are over 10,000 traditional dances that come from all regions of Greece. There are also pan-Hellenic dances, which have been adopted throughout the Greek world. These include specifically the Syrtos, Kalamatianos, Pyrrhichios, Ballos, Zeibekiko, and hasapiko. Traditional Greek dancing has a primarily social function.
The following is a list with the most notable dances. Names of many Greek dances may be found spelt either ending with -o or with -os.This is due to the fact that the word for "dance" in Greek is a masculine noun, while the dance itself can also be referred to by a neuter adjective used substantively.
The Sirmpa (Greek: Σίρμπα) is a Greek folk dance (hasaposerviko) from Leros.The dance originated in the Middle Ages as a battle mime with swords performed by the Greek butchers guild, which adopted it from the military of Byzantine era.
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Makedonia (Greek: Μακεδονία, romanized: Macedonía or Greek: Μακεδονικός Χορός, romanized: Macedonicós Chorós) is a form of the Greek folk dance Hasapiko (Greek: χασάπικο, romanized: chasápico) that has evolved over the years to the patriotic song "Makedonia Xakousti" (literally: "Famous Macedonia"), unofficial anthem of the Greek region of Macedonia.
Greek music history extends far back into ancient Greece, since music was a major part of ancient Greek theater. Music genres and styles like Laïko, Hasapiko and rebetiko are also well-known. Performers include Johnny Otis and Tatiana Troyanos.