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| Zeibekiko (ζεϊμπέκικο) is a ] improvisational ]. Its name comes from the Zeybek people of Asia Minor. Zeibekiko is also a name of the style of music danced to, played in a 9/8 rhythm. This rhythm is also common in |
'''''Zeibekiko''''' (ζεϊμπέκικο) is a ] improvisational ]. Its name comes from the ] people of ]. Zeibekiko is also a name of the style of music danced to, played in a 9/8 rhythm. This rhythm is also common in ] and is called ''Zeybeği''. | ||
| Zeibekiko is a personal dance. Only one man can dance it. If another gets up, that is a cause of conflict and possible violence. Women were traditionally not allowed to dance zeibekiko (except |
Zeibekiko is a personal dance. Only one man can dance it. If another gets up, that is a cause of conflict and possible violence. Women were traditionally not allowed to dance ''zeibekiko'' (except ]s). The dancer is surrounded by other people, who crouch on their knees while clapping for the dancer. | ||
| Throwing plates down at the dancer's feet rarely happens, and is not part of the ], despite the belief of some foreigners that it is a widespread ] custom. Throwing flowers or whatever the crowd can find that won't injure anyone (for example, ] plates) is more common. | |||
| It is one of the most renowned Greek dances. It is commonly referred to as the dance of dances, requiring incredible ]ism, balance, and creativity. This creativity serves to add to the mood of the ''zeibekiko'', one of self expression and kinship with the traditionally somber lyrics to which they are dancing. Hence in the old days, applause was not sought after, nor commonly given, out of respect. This did not, however lessen creativity, with feats such as standing on a glass of wine or a chair, or picking up a table, adding a sense of braggadocio and humor. | |||
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Zeibekiko (ζεϊμπέκικο) is a Greek improvisational solo dance. Its name comes from the Zeybek people of Asia Minor. Zeibekiko is also a name of the style of music danced to, played in a 9/8 rhythm. This rhythm is also common in Turkish music and is called Zeybeği.
Zeibekiko is a personal dance. Only one man can dance it. If another gets up, that is a cause of conflict and possible violence. Women were traditionally not allowed to dance zeibekiko (except prostitutes). The dancer is surrounded by other people, who crouch on their knees while clapping for the dancer.
Throwing plates down at the dancer's feet rarely happens, and is not part of the tradition, despite the belief of some foreigners that it is a widespread Greek custom. Throwing flowers or whatever the crowd can find that won't injure anyone (for example, plastic plates) is more common.
It is one of the most renowned Greek dances. It is commonly referred to as the dance of dances, requiring incredible athleticism, balance, and creativity. This creativity serves to add to the mood of the zeibekiko, one of self expression and kinship with the traditionally somber lyrics to which they are dancing. Hence in the old days, applause was not sought after, nor commonly given, out of respect. This did not, however lessen creativity, with feats such as standing on a glass of wine or a chair, or picking up a table, adding a sense of braggadocio and humor.
See also
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