KARAGOUNA
(dance steps for recreation and instruction purposes)
BASIC DANCE: __ Dance Steps within __ Counts
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DANCE BREAKDOWN |
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Dance
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FOOTING |
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Foot
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Keywords |
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RHYTHM |
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Description |
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Musical
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Number
of Measures |
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Counts
per Phrase |
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Miscellaneous
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Dance Segment 1. 8 counts, 4x (usually stick with 1 style during this phase)
toes right, or toes right/left
hop
swivel/lean
Dance Segment 2. 8 counts, 2x (generally, 1 style, but not more than 2 styles)
side by side step with slight twist
side step (1st 8 counts) + step-ball change (2nd 8 counts)
side step (1st 8 counts) + squat down (2nd 8 counts)
Dance Segment 3. 8 counts, 4x
Syrto (12 steps)
BODY
POSTURE:
Hands, left over right
Leader: Free hand up, fluid movement
End: Free hand behind back, or on hip (usually women)
VARIATIONS:
Combine variations: Recommended
during appropriate section(s) of dance.
What to do when leader solos: Not applicable - dance performed in unison