Greek Day / Greek Circle Dance
Greek Circle Dance
Children learn a simple Greek line dance, holding hands in an open circle behind a leader, as danced at Greek celebrations, weddings and festivals in Australia.
How to run it
- Invite a family member, local Greek community group or dance school to teach, if possible.
- Explain that many Greek dances are danced in a line or open circle, with the leader at the front sometimes waving a handkerchief.
- Teach a simplified basic step: step right, step right, back, forward, in a slow count.
- Join hands at shoulder height and practise moving together slowly, then to Greek folk music.
- Take turns being the leader at the front of the line.
You will need
- Greek folk music
- speaker
- handkerchief or scarf for the leader
Make it easier or harderYounger children can simply walk in step behind the leader; older children can learn a longer step pattern.
SafetyKeep the line slow and let children hold hands gently or link arms only if comfortable.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 2Children experience a shared cultural tradition and feel part of a group moving together.
Fits these theme days
Greek DayMusic and Dance DayInternational Dance DayCulture Celebration DayHarmony DayWorld Music Day
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