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Dancing zeibekiko is all about the passion, not the steps

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It's hard to teach this dance, because its about your kefi and passion. But for those who are completely unsure of where to begin...look at this video I shared

 
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Zeibekiko is one of the most famous and popular Greek dances. Here are instructions of how to learn and dance the Zeibekiko:
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How to Dance the Zeibekiko (Zebekikos)

Watch the video lesson to learn the steps and moves of the Greek dance Zeibekiko (Zebekikos). Listen to the Greek music for this dance as well!
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For me I had to start, way back when I was little, learning the steps. But over time, as I became familiar with the music, the basic steps and structure is still there when I dance it, but worrying about the steps is now replaced with the feeling... of the music, of my mood, etc. I also learn a lot by watching others dance it - each person has his or her own way of dancing it.
 
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k_tsoukalas said:
For me I had to start, way back when I was little, learning the steps. But over time, as I became familiar with the music, the basic steps and structure is still there when I dance it, but worrying about the steps is now replaced with the feeling... of the music, of my mood, etc. I also learn a lot by watching others dance it - each person has his or her own way of dancing it.
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Lovely way to post this here.Efgharisto .....the same way of Spanish Flamenco!...Full of passion and pride.and feelings as you say!.... Kalley Mera.
 
You're right that there are no steps (you have to feel it inside of you), but there is a very specific beat you have to dance to - as she mentions in the video there are three different versions of the dance. Today the most common version of the dance is danced in a 9/8 pattern.
 
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ellinasgolfer0320 said:
You're right that there are no steps (you have to feel it inside of you), but there is a very specific beat you have to dance to - as she mentions in the video there are three different versions of the dance. Today the most common version of the dance is danced in a 9/8 pattern.
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Very good point, thanks for sharing. I always have a hard time keeping up with the beat. Clapping usually helps!!
 
toniiv said:
Very good point, thanks for sharing. I always have a hard time keeping up with the beat. Clapping usually helps!!
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you might like this video then. He explains the beat very well


Once you watch that video, watch this video and try to hear the beat. The beat starts at about 10 seconds.

 
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