From left: Dafni, David, Zara, me.
This was where it all lead up to: our first ever debut performance of the syrtaki at the open-air restaurant and pool bar of the Blue Spice hotel. When Dafni's old dance coach heard that we'd been (trying) to learn the syrtaki, she suggested that we perform after her own dance school's show at the hotel.
We weren't sure at first but we did turn up just to watch the show and have a good night out. Well, when I say we, I meant David was uncomfortable with dancing a Greek folk dance in front of Cypriots who obviously know the dance well. But word got around the hotel, and I don't think the locals would have let a bunch of tourists (let alone tourists who dance) leave without dancing the syrtaki for them.
Note to readers:
1. Please excuse the bits of fudging at the start - apparently there are many different variations to the structure of the dance.
2. Please also excuse random people in the shootage - there wasn't a good vantage point (or at least, there wasn't enough time to secure a good vantage point).
3. Please also excuse the loud whistling which would have probably blown your eardrums by now - Cypriots like to do this during their dances.
All in all, please excuse the poor quality of the video although the camerawoman did a pretty darn good job of it, I have to say.
Note to self:
The syrtaki is not a Latin American dance; fast spins, hips moving from the core, as well as kicks with good preparation and recovery are not appreciated. :p Although I'm sure my coach would still tell me to watch out for my posture and timing. ;)
We spent the rest of the night having impromptu dance lessons on traditional Greek/Cypriot dances. What can I say? All in all, it was quite Fun!
This was where it all lead up to: our first ever debut performance of the syrtaki at the open-air restaurant and pool bar of the Blue Spice hotel. When Dafni's old dance coach heard that we'd been (trying) to learn the syrtaki, she suggested that we perform after her own dance school's show at the hotel.
We weren't sure at first but we did turn up just to watch the show and have a good night out. Well, when I say we, I meant David was uncomfortable with dancing a Greek folk dance in front of Cypriots who obviously know the dance well. But word got around the hotel, and I don't think the locals would have let a bunch of tourists (let alone tourists who dance) leave without dancing the syrtaki for them.
Note to readers:
1. Please excuse the bits of fudging at the start - apparently there are many different variations to the structure of the dance.
2. Please also excuse random people in the shootage - there wasn't a good vantage point (or at least, there wasn't enough time to secure a good vantage point).
3. Please also excuse the loud whistling which would have probably blown your eardrums by now - Cypriots like to do this during their dances.
All in all, please excuse the poor quality of the video although the camerawoman did a pretty darn good job of it, I have to say.
Note to self:
The syrtaki is not a Latin American dance; fast spins, hips moving from the core, as well as kicks with good preparation and recovery are not appreciated. :p Although I'm sure my coach would still tell me to watch out for my posture and timing. ;)
We spent the rest of the night having impromptu dance lessons on traditional Greek/Cypriot dances. What can I say? All in all, it was quite Fun!
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