Sirtaqi [updated] 〈2025〉

The dance begins with the measured, disciplined steps of the Hasapiko (the "Butcher’s Dance"), an old guild dance from Constantinople. These movements require balance, precision, and deep connection between dancers.

The Sirtaqi is a line or circle dance designed to foster community. It relies heavily on synchronicity and mutual support. sirtaqi

On August 31, 2012, the city of Volos, Greece, secured a world record when 5,614 people danced Sirtaki simultaneously for five minutes along the city’s beach. Participants ranged in age from 14 to 89, proving the dance’s universal appeal. The dance begins with the measured, disciplined steps