Sirmpa

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The Sirmpa (Greek: Σίρμπα) is a Greek folk dance (hasaposerviko) from Leros. The dance originated in the Middle Ages as a battle mime with swords performed by the Greek butchers guild, which adopted it from the military of Byzantine era. The meter is 2
4
. There are similar folkloric dance tunes known as Hopak in Ukraine.

See also

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video icon ΟΙ ΧΟΡΟΙ ΤΗΣ ΑΝΔΡΟΥ: Σούστα (Σέρβικος)