The misirlou, which means beloved, is based on the Greek Syrtos.
FORMATION: Dancers in a broken circle with leader at R end. All join hands at shoulder height, hands near shoulders.
STEPS: Walk, Grapevine (Cue: S=slow, Q=quick)
STYLING: The dance is characterized by a graceful andf flowing movement with easy turning of the hips. When knee is lifted, keep inner side of foot near supporting leg. The leader at the R end may lead the dances in any direction.
POINT, GRAPEVINE AND WALK
1 Moving LOD, step swd R(ct 1); hold (ct 2).
2 Point L toe in forong of R (ct 1) and describe an arc with L, in preparation for next step (ct 2).
3 Step L behind R(ct 1); step R to R (ct 2).
4 Step L in front of R (ct 1) and pivot 1/4 turn on L to face RLOD (CW), raising R knee (ct 2). The hips turn easily with each step.
5-6 Take three steps fwd in RLOD, R L R (cts1,2, 1 2). On last step rise on R toe, lifting L knee.
7-8 Still facing RLOD, take three steps bwd in LOD, L R L (cts 1,2, 1 2), pivoting 1/4 turn to face ctr on last step.
Repeat dance from the beginning.