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Politiko syrto

Συρτός πολίτικος

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Rhythm: 4/4 (2+1+1) · Medium
Formation: Open circle, mixed, hands joined; the leader improvises.
Difficulty: Easy
Instruments: Violin, Oud, Santouri, Laouto, Kanonaki (zither), Lyra
Occasion: Wedding, Gathering

Character

Who dances it: Everyone

The syrtos of Constantinople, 'the City' (Poli), in 4/4 with the characteristic slow-quick-quick rhythm. As in every syrtos, dancers link hands in an open circle and the leader improvises. The silivrianos syrtos of Eastern Thrace is a close relative.

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