Sirtaqi

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Naming: The name sirtaki means "little syrtos" and was coined specifically for the film. Style and Structure sirtaqi

Overview

• Name: Sirtaki (also spelled syrtaki, sometimes sirtaki)
• Origin: Created in 1964 for the film Zorba the Greek; choreographed by Giorgos Provias to music by Mikis Theodorakis.
• Cultural context: Not a traditional folk dance but a modern synthesis inspired by Greek folk dances—mainly the hasapiko (slow) and hasaposerviko (fast).
• Typical setting: Social gatherings, stage performances, tourist shows, and film; often performed in a line or open circle holding hands or shoulders.

• The Core Argument: Sirtaki is a quintessential example of an "invented tradition" (a concept popularized by Eric Hobsbawm). It was created in 1964 for the film Zorba the Greek.
• The Synthesis: The dance was a fusion of two distinct older styles: