It's all Greek!

We started our unit about Greek music, and what better way to start than with Greek dance!  The students learned Syrtos, a community dance that dates back to ancient times.  Syrtos originally started as a processional dance to the temples of the gods, but later became a part of community gatherings and social events.  After learning the dance, we divided the class into three lines with leaders, signified by holding the scarf.  The leader would model the turn in the dance; then, the rest of the line would turn.  Students left with a great appreciation for the difficulty and fun of Syrtos and the Greek culture.





Music office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4pm