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I love when Greek women dance zeibekiko!!

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d_kakavouli

d_kakavouli

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Zeibekiko is traditionally danced by men, but many women over the years have started dancing this beautiful dance. I love seeing everyone join in. Its my favorite dance because it is filled with passion and emotion.

 
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d_kakavouli said:
Zeibekiko is traditionally danced by men, but many women over the years have started dancing this beautiful dance. I love seeing everyone join in. Its my favorite dance because it is filled with passion and emotion.

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Zeibekiko is by far one of the best Greek dances for men and women!

Here is a video lessons that shows how to dance the Zeibekiko:

https://www.greekboston.com/dance-zeibekiko
 
She's alright, but she would be much better if she would learn to dance on beat.

Here are two people dancing to the song "Vradiazei" - It's Getting Dark. You can see that they dance on beat - it's harder to see it with Ivan than it is Maria but every move they make is on beat.


 
d_kakavouli said:
Zeibekiko is traditionally danced by men, but many women over the years have started dancing this beautiful dance. I love seeing everyone join in. Its my favorite dance because it is filled with passion and emotion.

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Song by Mitropanos I think!♥️...
 
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Ah now my dearest sister Angeliki in Mykonou would only dance with a bottle of Jack Daniels on the floor..aftee iney Zoiee!!! ....Perasey Khronia!!.♥️
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Ahhh sounds like a classic Greek woman who dances with passion and kefi!
 
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To me, this is a dance for all, but I do know the origin of the dance. It's a good one because there are steps, but you can also do some free styling.
 
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