- The Kalamatiano (meter 7/8)
- The national dance of Greece. Originated on the southern mainland of Greece, Peloponisos.
- The Syrto (meter 4/4)
- A dance from the Islands of Greece.
- The Tsamiko (meter 3/4)
- A dance from northern Epirus.
- The Serviko (meter 2/4)
- A Serbian dance similar to the Israeli Hora.
- The Hasapiko (meter 4/4)
- A dance known as the Butcher's Dance, originated in Constantinople and became popular with Greek Sailors.
- The Pentozali (meter 4/4)
- A traditional Cretan dance.
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- The Zembekiko (meter 9/8)
- A solo dance which originated in the area of Smyrna. It offers the dancer an opportunity for deep individual expression and display. Also referred to as the "Blues" of Greek music.
- The Tsifteteli (meter 4/4)
- A dance of Ottoman influence vary popular today.
- The Ikariotiko (meter 2/4)
- From the Island of Ikaria, a lively mixed dance.
- The Karagouna (meter 2/4)
- From Thessaly, the name means "black coat" and refers to the farmers of Thessaly. It is performed in couples.
- The Zorba (meter 4/4)
- A Hasaposerviko, that is a combination of the slower hasapiko and the very fast Serviko. The dance was popularized in the movie Zorba the Greek.
- The Antikristos
- A popular couples dance in Macedonia, Cyprus and Ionia. The name means face to face.
- The Kleistos
- From the mountains of western Thessaly.
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