Cypriot Folk Dances | Lesson 3: Zeimpekiko

Cypriot Folk Dances | Lesson 3: Zeimpekiko
Cypriot folk dance reflects the rich traditions and heritage of the island. Study of traditional dance can present an understanding of social identities in Cyprus and how they are formed, negotiated, and communicated through movement and music. Mostly intact, Cypriot traditional dances are performed in the contemporary society signalling a strong cultural identity and social dynamics that are informed by the local heritage as well as numerous foreign influences that have inhabited the island at various times in history. More than just mere entertainment, music and dance in Cyprus communicate Cypriot identity and belief systems. The participatory nature of music and dance encourages a sense of belonging and emphasises community as a key element of the local culture.
Dance and musical traditions have been kept alive throughout Cypriot history and are still performed at social events and gatherings, festivals, and modern nightclubs. Children learn national dances from an early age from their families, in schools, as well as, private studios and exhibit great pride in performing them. Cypriot folk dance is performed by men, women, and children, and available to all to learn, to physically and emotionally experience their heritage, and connect to their community near and far.

[@miraandjelkovic6714]

Prelepo! Pozdrav iz Srbije! 🇷🇸❤️🇬🇷

[@Adanosiam]

Thank you! How amazing your hand movement is. I also love the discipline of your dance. I wish I met more people like you.

[@AthosEric]

awesome ty. please add English subtitles. I do not speak Greek.

[@giorgosg336]

Cypriot? Probably you mean Hellenic. 😉

[@alinacosma5957]

Great dance and great teacher! Thanks for this lesson. This dance was the revelation of my first trip to Greece. I really wanted to learn it since the moment I saw it. Just one idea: it is very difficult for me because I don't understand greek to deduce any verbal information, so it is much more easy to learn when you are with your back position, just like somewhere in the middle of the video. At least one time with the whole dance, or better for each part of learning staying not like in a mirror, it would be great. Sorry for my english..

[@knoxzavier7554]

instablaster

[@DionysiosA76]

This is not a dance that can be taught or learned. This must come from within.

[@helenmckane7912]

English subtitles please!!

[@chrisiacovou9422]

ΠΟΛΥ ΩΡΑΙΟΣ ΧΟΡΟΣ. ΟΜΩΣ ΑΥΤΟ ΔΕΝ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΤΟ ΚΥΠΡΙΑΚΟ ΖΕΙΜΠΕΚΙΚΟ

[@socialmediasmartservice9596]

Super super super tutorial

[@chrisiacovou9422]

NO MY FRIEND. CYPRUS ZEIMBEKIKO IS MUCH DIFFERENT THAN THE GREEK ONE.

[@SavvyFutbol]

Opa