How to dance Hopak BUT EASIER

Welcome to my video! Today I'm going to show you how to dance the Hopak, but a little easier. The Hopak is an energetic dance full of power and joy, whether it's danced at parties or in competitions. But don't worry, even if you're a beginner, with my simpler version you'll easily get into dancing the Hopak!
Hopak is known for its jumps, quick foot movements and synchronization with the music. The basis of this dance is a combination of jumps, kicks, cartwheels and complex hand movements. My simpler version focuses on the basic elements of Hopak so you can learn and improve as you go.
Be sure to warm up with light exercises before you start dancing to get your body ready for the movement. I will then show you step by step the different elements of Hopak dancing and explain how to ease into them.
Please note that Hopak is a dance full of energy and physical activity. If you are uncomfortable or have health limitations, please adapt the exercises to your ability and remember your own safety.
I am excited to introduce this simpler version of Hopak and help you discover the beauty of Slavic folklore. So let's get to it! We'll start with the first step and gradually piece all the elements together.
Used song: Carnaval a moskau
If you have any questions or want advice from me, write to me on discord.
I will be very happy to help you!
Here is link on my discord server: / discord

[@PaperosShiningMage]

All this time i was doing it wrong because i always warched my leg and not infront of me!Thank tou Comrade Cesko,you're the best dancer i've ever seen and also the best at explaining dance!And the best part is that you do it free,like a real comrade will do!Glory to you comrade!

[@Micheal_Mayor7592]

Sorry wrong comment.

[@Gamertaque]

Comrade!

[@ИльяГабченко-ю3с]

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[@pepepepito623]

Comrade:in the old movie the "soldier " mimics shooting a rifle,recoil included! Try that next My orthopedic Dr. appointment is next week.sorry for highjaking your comment.

[@shepherdsson]

Lmao American communist are so cringey and stereotypical

[@CosmicMomentumX]

U know the party is lit when this dude starts warming up.

[@PanZbychu09]

I should have been sleeping like, 4 hours ago. But here I am watching a professional dancer teaching me kazaczok on random street in the middle of nowhere. Amazing

[@squidge01]

Same

[@lysetsfyrste]

Whenever you are in that situation, always remember you that you aren't alone bro

[@Karinusuki]

It's Hopak

[@Drebin2293]

Yep.

[@cringename4527]

Cheers ill drink to that

[@mapspeta]

The song, the background, and most important, the lesson, its just what i need.

[@cesko4488]

carnaval a moscou

[@angelosabharwal6267]

1K likes and 1 reply, what?

[@ivanmurillo915]

I do too. Great performance, defying all laws of gravity.

[@flamingsheep667]

As someone who taught themselves to do this, I have never once warmed up before dancing. And I have distinct memories of my legs not feeling too great for quite a while after doing it a bunch. To anyone who may be reading this, please warm up before dancing, I'm likely pretty lucky that I have managed not to hurt myself.

[@t3r4byt3_0]

The same thing happens with me

[@YOLO22272]

Challenge accepted

[@studytime3461]

I am also teaching my self to do this, and one good warmup that cesko forgot to include was to kneel on your toes and knees like he showed us to do for straightening your back... but just kick from that position, sliding your feet on the ground. This is much easier on the body than doing the kicks while supporting all of your weight on the toes like you do when actually performing the real dance... but it teaches the correct balance,coordination and leg movement so that once your strength improves enough to do the full dance, you already have tons of experience with its movements.

[@redfred_0993]

Me too

[@eon_fr]

same here lmfao

[@Ascariedeus]

I started training it without proper warmup. 1 minutes of training resulted in 1 week of horrible pain in my legs.

[@TheBruvioli]

Relatable asf

[@joenehrt1539]

that’s what is supposed to happen, now restart

[@GoofyChild33]

Me after dancing to Rasputin on Just Dance 2

[@ratstapler8501]

I landed on my toe once and it hurt for like a month straight lmao

[@Eclipse.thegodofthemoon]

That’s why I do it on a bouncy surface

[@tomasdubravsky4851]

i am fat, very far flom flexy and agile, and my back is very curved. I tried the whole routine and realised that this will help fix all three problems.

[@Burkant13]

Me too Im a little fat for my size my legs are weak and I have a curved back. I started to try this dance out today and I already feel better

[@justarandomdude.8907]

"Meet the heavy!" /j

[@Vladimir.Bogdanenko]

@@justarandomdude.8907hell nah 🤣

[@alexanderbabjak6265]

​@@justarandomdude.8907 meet the heavier

[@mr.shplorb662]

​@@justarandomdude.8907💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@brimazzu3223]

I appreciate the transparency and honesty at the end, hope you get your camera soon. I really enjoyed learning about this dance, and the slow frames for certain parts helped me understand the concepts you were explaining.

[@cesko4488]

THX :D

[@MyNightmare_YT]

please help why when i do it does my leg hurt teribly@@cesko4488

[@pro_gemer]

BY FAR the best tutorial there is

[@cesko4488]

:) ENJOY

[@pro_gemer]

@@cesko4488 amazing stuff dude :]]]

[@Gabbebabbe7]

Ain't no way it's pro gemer!!! Do you remember me? I'm in the discord idk if we have talked that much.

[@pro_gemer]

@Gabbebabbe7 yeah I do remember you :]

[@Gabbebabbe7]

@@pro_gemer Yo that's sick! I didn't expect you to.

[@SelBoi]

Everyday, I'm wondering why I ain't watching stuff to get better at my work and stuff... but it's when I'm watching videos likes this that I know why choices were made

[@maximmontana9407]

I was kinda flexing with it at the prom in my school. I was doing this while going backwards, i was spinning while doin' that, etc. I am a Pole and i think i have a west Slavs blood running in my veins :D

[@cesko4488]

that's the way it should be :D

[@anaximander66]

I first saw this dance when I was a kid. I was shocked. Years later break dancing took America by storm and it was pretty impressive. However, through all of these years this has remained to me the most impressive dance ever. Thank you for the insight!

[@ananda_miaoyin]

Break dancing? Someone close to my age! This dance looks fun and I always wanted to try it. Not sure if my knees will hang...

[@anaximander66]

@@ananda_miaoyin lol I was going to say if we are close in age we will both have to enjoy these dances from the sidelines!

[@lysetsfyrste]

​@@anaximander66 how old are you? I saw a 76 year old doing this dance very well!

[@anaximander66]

@@lysetsfyrste I'm not that old yet but it sounds like I'm bodily older than that 76 year old!

[@vamborr]

I never realised you were supposed to keep a straight back! I always assumed it would throw off your balance, thank you so much for making this video!

[@YUriPup]

Almost all physical disciplines want a straight back. Keeping the back straight keeps the spinal column strong and stable. What changes is the angle between your straight back and hips. For dancing, because you are presenting yourself, a straight back is also a vertical back so you show how tall, elegant and powerful you are. If you're weight lifting, you're focusing on keeping your center of gravity over your feel, and while keeping a straight back, it wont be vertical because you have to bring the bar forward, to keep it's weight centered.

[@LadyhDayh]

I danced Hopak at my school, and some elementary school kids started clapping for me, coordinating with the kicks I did. Thanks for the tutorial, I can dance Moskau now!

[@Iknos997]

One of the most beautiful dance in the world, i discovered i can naturally do it by doing it for joke and that let grow in me a genuine interest so i started praticing. This is a dance for true athletes

[@NoelKerns]

I've always admired this dance; I could do it briefly when I was a young man...many, many years ago!

[@samjoyce1778]

i actually just did some hopak the other day at a party. i was doing the squat jumps, and a person asked “was that you break dancing on the floor?” hahaha

[@g.a.4978]

I have absolutely no need for this videos advice but I'm still really glad it got recommended to me.

[@justsomeguy5318]

The previous times I've danced the Hopak my knees hurt a lot after, now I know why, I wasn't doing any warmups, (I'm stupid) thank you for the tutorial comerade!!

[@cesko4488]

we are the same :D I suffered like this for 5 months

[@hibemabygaming4316]

From personal experience, my knees never hurt, only my calves really hurt

[@233j]

we aren't communist

[@Lily-Slytherin-]

@@hibemabygaming4316 Same

[@forrestdoty3202]

@@233j We? >:)

[@VADER2236]

When I first found out about this dance as a child I somehow was able to do it immediately

[@frank_calvert]

children are bouncy, note how young children can fall over during play and not actually be hurt that much

[@skubioleh8895]

True I used to do this dance when I was a kid now I can't do it lol

[@lemagicbaguette1917]

Children typically don't criticise their own form. They just do. Much of the dance is physical ability, but it is most impacted by mentality.

[@The_Master_Chief_1.1.7]

I now know what im gonna do at the next thanksgiving dinner

[@LuisCarlos-xv1qy]

I started my training today, and as a Brazilian, it would be amazing to do a demonstration to my friends. I will come back as soon as I learn how to do that. Thank you for your video, it really help me 🙏

[@seonn]

outro brasileiro aeeee eu to tentando aprender como faz da forma certa o hopak, força, um dia a gente consegue!!

[@gordasso7884]

todo mundo aqui depois de ver o video do mlk mandando o hopak na escola

[@josemendonca2318]

BRs DETECTADOS!!!! Estamos em todos os lugares! Espero que a gente consiga logo mesmo!!

[@Elix111]

Infiltração completa neste vídeo, se espalhem mais

[@indieMiwi]

E aí, conseguiu??

[@CONSTANTINEXI63]

After about 10 months of practicing this using your video, I went from not being able to do this at all, to being able to do this for about 20-25 seconds straight before needing a break. ( of course doing lots of swimming a couple years ago helped strengthen my legs which probably helped) Either way, thank you so much. I will of course continue to become better

[@jamesdoesstuff3802]

I was trying to go step by step and was making slow progress, but then we got to straighten your back and look forward and that was a game changer, thanks for the advice!

[@BloodZombiezX222X11X]

I am a Southern European who has always admired such dance, I started practicing around the 4-5th grade and try to keep improving ever since. This is a perfect video showing every tip I needed! Thank you so much)))

[@teaSam7]

I'm Doing the Wrong Kazotsky kick but This One Helped me A Lot!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@DoYouSeeBananaManTH]

Tf2 is a good game

[@teaSam7]

@@DoYouSeeBananaManTH I Like Engineer's Kazotsky Kick

[@AvitalShtap]

Дякую for the fantastic tips! This is so helpful! My issue is that I kick but then can't get my foot back under myself without jumping up significantly Not sure why. Nevertheless your video helped! Thank you for extending and expressing culture in such a funny and cool way, it really helps me!:D

[@monke9742]

You cant find these helpful and straightforward guideson youtube, not without difficulty. keep up this good work!

[@taylon0]

For people thats confused: hopak is Kazotsky Kick.

[@khvediri]

Hopak is a whole system of dance moves that Ukrainian Cossacs were using to keep themselves fit

[@myushankaiswarm]

This dance looks so fun! I was doing it wrong last time so thank you for showing this easy way. I can learn it properly now!

[@manzfc]

I love how he communicate to us viewers without even saying a single word

[@beefyblom]

It says a lot about the quality of the content that I didn't notice the supposedly sub-par video quality you mention at the end. excellent work!

[@infamoushacker4chan883]

Thanks for the tip about looking forward/slightly up. That made a big difference! My dance is much improved with the stretches as well.

[@thepenicher]

Still the best dance to impress or make laugh your friends

[@AdamKowalski-cp6fn]

Dzięki bardzo za filmy. Robisz kawał dobrej roboty. Dopiero zaczynam z tym tańcem i jedyny problem to to, że bolą łydki. Pozdrawiam z Polski

[@IgorIgor-ro2ic]

Yo tez jestem z polski

[@pegaz_416]

omg ja też

[@Szakal1920]

Cześć, minęło 6 miesięcy od Twojego komentarza. Udało Ci się nauczyć tego tańca?

[@journeyanonym3529]

Thank you for making this video,. I'm now like the most popular kid in school!!!!!

[@jesst_a_frog]

Did this at an end of year celebration at school where everyone was going down the line showing off their own dance. I forgot that this was going to happen and I was wearing jeans and did not have time to warm up ☠ This is the only dance I can do well, I had nothing else prepared

[@marcobuncit7539]

I dunno what's funnier. The fact you forgot the dance part & wore jeans....Or the fact that you only able to dance while every other parts of celebration were bad.....Or the fact that I read this as if you're in theatre group for school celebration with a dancing as the final.....Or the fact that I had to reread again to understand that you said that you only able to do this dance as you forgot the final. 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈

[@darthvader7684]

Just the warmup is really hard for me right now, but that shows it’s being taught right, should be intensive! Very good video

[@cesko4488]

Thank you sir

[@itachu.]

In the quiet solitude of my room, I discovered a mesmerizing dance move on the vast expanse of the internet. Entranced by its fluidity and grace, I made a silent vow to incorporate it into my daily life. With determination as my compass, I embarked on a journey of self-expression, meticulously studying videos and practicing tirelessly until each movement became second nature. As I navigated the hallways of my high school, a newfound confidence emanated from me, silently speaking volumes of the transformative power of art. Through the rhythm of dance, I found a voice, a means to navigate the complexities of my inner world with clarity and purpose, reminding us all of the profound impact a single moment of inspiration can have on the trajectory of our lives.

[@kitecorbin3914]

This is the first time I have seen this I think. It is awesome!! I am American, but I think I will try out this dance. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@ShaggyRacc]

I once did this at a bar, the warm up and everything. People were giving me funny looks but it all paied up til the end. Thanks for this!

[@bm-der]

It is very nice when foreigners like Ukrainian culture. I admire such people, because I am from Ukraine ❤

[@loler6242]

Танцами восхищаетесь, а язык свой не уважаете

[@bm-der]

@@loler6242 это ты к чему?

[@barb3006]

​@@loler6242ти тупий чи просто руснявий? Саме відео англійською записано, очевидно що автор коментару напише англійсько. Ми ж не ви, що "пішу на узкам и так фсє паймут". Якщо ми не робимо так як ви, паскуди, це не означає що ми не поважаємо свою мову. - Heh, russians * takes a sip of coffee -HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@europeets]

Клоун. Ты ещё скажи что борщ украинский.

[@bm-der]

@@europeets да, национальное блюдо. А ты не знал? 😊

[@LarsULRICH-bo1ml]

Day 2 of learning this dance. My hole body is covered in sweat and my legs are so much in pain. This dance is no joke. Its the hardest workout if ever done. Thank you for your toturial 🤌

[@HErPbI]

1. Разогрев и растяжка 2. Прямая спина 3. Взгляд вперед 4. Правильная постановка рук (на тазе или сложенные перед собой) 5. Перед танцем напрячь мышцы, почувствовать напряжение коленей и лодыжек

[@bph_119]

Дуже дякую/большое спасибо!!! American here looking to learn this dance with the hope of being able to perform it as elegantly as you. I will not let the wonderful country of Ukraine or her people down! 🇺🇦

[@GothGuy885]

I have tried to do the Hopak, a few times over the years, but always end up landing on my butt. I guess I was looking at my feet. Sposibo Conrad! I am an American, but have always been impressed and mesmerized by this dance 😀👍

[@blackcatghost2362]

this video was my sign to start learning the Hopak danc, thank you for the lesson 💖

[@gee3591]

It’s almost been a year, how did it go?

[@pelusos_maxi]

the right video at the right moment of my life

[@iam5000feettall]

man, i learned this dance by watching videos of tf2 cosplayers

[@Sans10188forkey]

+1 fr

[@Nullucifer]

I was just looking for music but now I found something golden

[@lordexcellent5610]

Díky za super video. O hopák jsem se pokoušel už několikrát ale vždycky to dopadlo tak, že jsem se rozplácnul na podlaze. Díky tvým radám se to snad zlepší.

[@cesko4488]

Zlepší se to určitě mě to pomohlo tak vám musí taky :D

[@joshuathejazra]

Back to when I was twelve, I could do hopak on a little clumsy but acceptable way (I learned it by watching videos, not kidding). But as I grew up, I got weaker on my legs (especially on my knees) and nowadays it's a hassle to do it. This video, just as some good warmup and stretchings might help me to do it again.

[@THERINGUS]

Thank you comrade, i can now do this dance for 2 seconds

[@ZorosLost676]

The stretches help alot, thanks. Also i can’t thank people enough for videos like this because they have improved my performance

[@YTSuck]

I rarely turn off adblock for videos and you are one of them. Greetings from Bohemia!

[@diglordi8785]

I have never done the dance, but this is i used this to help learn, although i cant stay up and kick, even trying too has made it so much easier with this video!

[@Crystalkitzoku]

Im not Ukrainian but this was an educational video, 10/10 enjoyed watching a lot even though i only tried dancing Hopak like twice

[@abbas-aliibnmohammadal-nam929]

It's not exclusively ukrainian dance. At least it wasn't until ukraine started whining and rewriting shit they didn't have

[@clapped_yt281]

@@abbas-aliibnmohammadal-nam929 don't cry

[@johnparktowers1750]

@@abbas-aliibnmohammadal-nam929 Yeah you have no idea what you are talking about. It is a traditional Ukrainian wedding dance. The ruskies are the ones rerwriting everything comrade.

[@Zsana21]

​@@johnparktowers1750says a black American, don't take this as racist as I am black too. Hopak also known as Gopak (Russian way of saying the same word) Prisyadka and Kozachok (little Cossack in Russian) are not exclusively Ukrainian, many Slavs around Europe do it and not to mention the origin of the word Ukraine (from Russian "Ukrajna" which means outskirts) + Kiev being a major city in Kievan Rus'.

[@СашаКріпер]

⁠@@Zsana21dude, it’s not original of the word Ukraine. «Країна» means a country in a lot of Slavic languages except russian. There is more information about it even from russian historians. About hopak, even if it became popular in other countries, its origins in Cossack societies, it had a significant role to train soldiers to prepare for battles and jump off horses, u can find “a fight hopak”. As a Ukrainian it’s hurtful to read comments like this, because it’s Ukrainian cultural heritage. If u don’t trust me, take some more research, but pls, don’t misinform other people

[@purple_project7384]

спасибо солдат, теперь я смогу вдоволь насладится танцем и дополнить косплей👍👍

[@steak1616]

big thanks for creating this video, i trained for this dance in 2 month and still can't go past 5 seconds yet

[@Alpha23790]

Took me a week but now I am good at it. Thanks alot man

[@Saminem-bz5qb]

That a beautiful landscapes

[@Jeff-lf4hy]

IT WORKED MY GOD IT REALLY WORKED THANKS SO MUCH BROTHER!!!!!

[@WarthogEnjoyer3784]

Definitely one of my favorite dances. Thanks for the advice!

[@bilberryboysenberry]

I have a math test tomorrow but this is far more interesting than studying.

[@medicgaming3369]

This is cool! I did the warmup and some stretch but my knees and ankles are in pain lol, definetly doing this every saturday.

[@xXDeath-ClawXx]

This video will help me in getting back into it, I've been able to do the dance for some time, but I haven't done in a few months, I will watch this again when I feel ready enough to get my kick on once again, I know I am a little late for this comment, but still, this video will help me in getting back into the "kick" of things, I hope you've got the camera by the time you see this comment

[@exitarsenal]

Well this was an advanced easier tutorial for beginners. Nice job,comrade!

[@DjokoFaca]

Thanks Comrade, greetings from Serbia 🤝🏻💪🏻

[@PainoMailo]

Wonderful! All tutorials should be this in-depth

[@nayaraalmeida6562]

Спасибо for the lesson! My knees and my legs are in pain, but I'm very happy. You're amazing! ❤

[@hekatewolpertinger2847]

Thank you for this tutorial! You made clear points and had easy to follow, simple instructions and showed them accordingly. I always wanted to learn this dance but i never knew how i should start (I always thought you need to practice since childhood or you cant do it). I was looking for some new workout practices anyway, so this came in handy! Hopefully i will impress my freinds or slav relatives at future parties with this :D

[@cesko4488]

😉

[@matejusnesvadbusxd5167]

Not the hero, we deserved, but one we needed, thanks my Comrade.

[@clanmckinney4719]

POV ur learning just for the meme

[@scoutgaming69lol]

Me 💀

[@YummyturtleOFICAL]

Instructions unclear, I tore my ACL😃 /j

[@mortadeloyfile]

​@@YummyturtleOFICAL Don't worry, I'll heal in... *checks notes* ...Never

[@UsBallVilockea24]

Yes💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@SrLupinotuum]

I can't believe how simple yet how great this advices are, to look up and smile! after all I do this dance to make people smile!

[@wawaDoesStuff]

i already knew how to do it but i like to watch every tutorial for things i dont know. i missed some things and i found them in this video. for you helping me and many others i subbed and liked. thank you.

[@justsomeguyonyoutube3258]

Thank you, its been 3 Weeks since i watched this video and i am now able to do 13-15 kicks now.

[@exivard]

Great video. Awesome technic. It's a shame that most people think of this dance as russian. It's not.

[@quacked7891]

I’ve been training for 6 months now, thank you so much!

[@beatemandyeetem4705]

I did the hopak for my band class today

[@TseringDickey-k6v]

I want to practice this Beautiful dance for my Friend’s Birthday!

[@blitzcrieg101]

This is pretty good! Now that I know what to do, I actually believe I can do it! Thanks!!!

[@voltfox2466]

Man, that warmup is the one we do on school physical training 🥲

[@sljp9127]

Honestly, this is great editing, great dancing, and great advice, keep up the good work!

[@railfanexpress]

Спасибо большое за помощь !!!

[@theprimegames9479]

thanks comrad, since I saw the tf2 caracter's performing this dance I wanted to try it out too but, never was able to do it, I'll use your tips and see if I can do it now

[@er5269]

I managed to do almost half of the warmup so I'll tell myself that I just proved that I can do this dance.

[@Carotte379]

00:30 i am learning this dance in my bedroom

[@goldenfoxy2587]

thanks! i am training this dance and i am seeing good results, my friends and even some of my teachers is impressed when i do this dance

[@odb1612]

comrade this is the best video i have whitnessed in my life

[@davidlemos1136]

One of the best advice/tips I have received in the entire year so far, just like that.

[@thenuggywuggy8389]

with those leg warmups i can actually sit flat in an L without feeling any strain! i’m not the most flexible guy but thanks for that!

[@johnmoore2899]

Спасибо I've been dying to learn this for years and I think you've given me some stretches to help my knee. I'll be squatting all over 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@3GCREWNL]

thank you sir, i am bosnian man trying to impress my grandmother! i bet i will impress her when i mastered it!

[@carnifex_tv]

Damn bruvur, I tried doing this a year ago and I’m alright at it now, but MAN I wish I had a guide as good as this when I started. Super/10

[@lisamuse574]

i’m a ballet dancer who has done the trepak from nutcracker. much appreciation and respect!!

[@roveriia6334]

большое спасибо from the USA

[@Вгостяхугеймера-м1к]

You meant "Велике дякую" ;). It's Ukrainian dance

[@roveriia6334]

thanks! @@Вгостяхугеймера-м1к

[@roveriia6334]

I am partly descended from Carpatho-Rusyn's.

[@TheAtl0001]

I am impressed with your dance skills, but even more with your educational skills which are demonstrated in this video. You are an awesome teacher.

[@samjoyce1778]

can’t wait!

[@Namida-u9b]

As a American thank you for making this I have always wanted to learn the dance but didn’t know how to start. Thank you bro🙏

[@brillum]

Come now doctor, we dance like men.