zembekiko lesson 1

[@eustacekiriakos141]

I am Greek and live in the USA most of my adult life. I love the music and the dance looks great. I did not have the opportunity to learn how to dance, Viewing your lesson steps, to learn how to dance, Will give me the opportunity to learn. I am going to get started this weekend. Thank you for making this wonderful dance step by step zeimpekiko video available for all of us. God bless you and keep you in good health.

[@retinoli]

Στην Ελλάδα το ζεϊμπέκικο το ψιλόπετάξαμε... προτιμάμε τα αγγλό-αμερικάνικα. Και εξάλλου δεν έχουν απομείνει και πολλοί άντρες ικανοί να το νιώσουν. Ας πάρουμε μαθήματα από έναν Έλληνα της διασποράς ο οποίος έχοντας πιεί το φαρμάκι της ξενιτιάς, ξέρει να εκτιμάει... Μπράβο σου Ηλία για το καταπληκτικό οπτικό-ακουστικό εκπαιδευτικό υλικο που δημιούργησες. Με διαφορά το καλύτερο που έχω δει στο διαδίκτυο.

[@nikitasone]

Simple but no one else had thought of it! To give the basics in simple clear words. Can't wait for No2! Bravo

[@QurvAnyad10]

Yeah, got it. From some time now (5 years) I'm never drinking alcoholics, but I had listened to a whole bunch of greek music, which I've found to be one of the very best. Even so, I know that learning zeibekiko is not so easy. Thank you very much for your kind tips, buddy.

[@parthenonbella]

ProfitisElias, thank you so much for the video. Your zebekiko is one of the BEST. Edw kai 10 xronia den menw pia sthn ELLADA mou, sunexeizw omws na thn latreuw. To uperoxo zebekiko sas mou thumise thn Thessaloniki mou.

[@marioferrari4190]

Atypos, let me tell you somthing! I agree with you that zempekiko comes from psuxh. But i think that many people they actually feel it in their soul but they are afraid or shy to perform and dance it, specially because they think they dont know the steps (steps in zempekiko are free). so if Elias gives them some steps he will help them to get rid of the fear they have to begin to dance. And after you will see that they will develope their own steps and dance.

[@milorogelio4556]

i know im asking the wrong place but does anybody know a way to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot my password. I would love any tips you can offer me!

[@dimitriosmalatches5522]

@@milorogelio4556 d🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@folkdancer1937]

Very helpful instruction! Thanks for offering this video on KZbin! (Balkan dance fan in San Francisco, California)

[@gogomass247]

BALKAN DANCES??TYPICAL BARBAR..IS GREEK..

[@QurvAnyad10]

Thanks Elias for these simple, but great tutors. I'll learn zeibekiko, to be prepared for my planned second trip to Greece. Excellent, clear explanations and demonstrations. Kepp it up buddy!

[@margaritav6600]

Love your video ! Especially showing the steps one by one it does help a lot !! Thank you!!

[@panayiotiskoufou9896]

Έτσι μετριέται το Ζεϊμπέκικο, εννέα όγδοα, και αυτός που συνοδεύει το χορευτή, καλό είναι να το κάνει μέσα στο ρυθμό, χειροκροτώντας σύμφωνα με το εντός παρενθέσεως περιγραφέν. Προσωπικά δεν ασπάστηκα ποτέ την άποψη ότι ο χορός είναι αποκλειστικά ανδρικός .Ίσως γιατί η οικογενειακή μου κουλτούρα είχε ενταγμένο το χορό σε κάθε εκδήλωση και ουδέποτε απαγορεύθηκε σε θηλυκό να χορέψει. Αντιθέτως οι γυναίκες μετά το χορό δέχονταν συγχαρητήρια από πατέρα, σύζυγο και λοιπούς συγγενείς και οικείους.

[@ProfitisElias]

@parthenonbella Έλα Parthenonbella, από τη Θεσσαλονίκη είσαι? My parents are retired out there in Περαία. Glad you liked the video and thanks for the nice comment. Σας εύχομαι να περάσετε Καλά Χριστούγεννα!

[@panapenegrd6503]

very good. Easy and suitable for every beginner . Ευχαριστω Ηλια

[@giorgosd1441]

Thank you man. You are a very good teacher. You help me a lot get the tactics and spirit. Thumbs up!

[@maveri.k]

Very nice lesson for all of us,who dont really have it in our blood, like all the magkes here,who leave negative comments.Thank u very much.

[@ProfitisElias]

@zvarelas Don't try to make it mangiko. Stay upright, bring your feet up to your hands if you slap them throw in a couple of spins, if your any good at them, and if you do go down keep the knees together and the back straight and sweep the floor with your hand rather than slap it. Best zembekiko I've ever seen was by a young girl... class and style!

[@mpampinosoflu]

molis eida to video...nai eisai polu kalos.....xairomai p kseroun kai alla atoma ton elliniko xoro.....sugxaritiria...!!! i just saw the video and you are very good....also i am glad that there is people tat know our music and dancing...congrats...

[@panayiotiskoufou9896]

Ζεϊμπέκικο, στο ρυθμό των εννέα όγδοων. Ε-να (δυο χειροκροτήματα) Δυο ,Τρία, Τέσσερα (ένα χειροκρότημα σε κάθε νούμερο) Πέ-ντε(δυο χειροκροτήματα) Έξι, επτά, οκτώ, εννιά (ένα χειροκρότημα σε κάθε νούμερο)

[@smalltruckdriver]

Thank you soooooo much you were just the best!!! Yassu from istanbul!

[@ProfitisElias]

@Doro7431 You are right Doro7431 Zembekiko is 9 beats. The steps I’m teaching are an Aptaliko zembekiko. But to be honest my 12 year old niece just learnt a 9 step zembekiko at Sunday school. Zembekiko can’t be taught as a routine, it has to be free style and personal. I hope I’ve taught people a basic step they can adapt and personalise and more importantly feel confident to get up and do it in a public venue.

[@HellenicBM]

Exactly, has to as passion. There is no one true way to dance zeibekiko it has to be random and from your heart! Xaipe

[@marakisd]

an kai egw eimai enas apo autous pou pisteuoun pws to zeimpekiko prepei na "to xeis" gia na to xorepseis esy kataferes na kaneis autous pou den to xoun na to prospathisoun... mpravo sou...

[@Rampesatratana]

very useful for all of us that we want to learn dancing zebekiko Thank You

[@dramer148]

Το καλύτερο βίντεο που υπάρχει στο ιντερνετ. Μπράβο σου, αιντε μπας και ξεστραβωθούμε λιγάκι και μάθουμε να χορεύουμε!!!!!

[@DemetriosMPapadakes]

Seriously though man, this is one of the best videos of young people dancing Zeibekiko that I've seen. I really respect your efforts. (oh and women don't dance this dance, but hey, you are in London, it's a feminist world, we gotta put up with bullshit, same thing as female priests lol) Μπραβο αγόρι μου. Seriously, good job.

[@nikitasone]

For those that asked about the song- it is by Spyros Zagoraios, one of the last genuine rebetika singers still living. You can find it right here on youtube, just type the singer's name.

[@ProfitisElias]

All welcome to come! Visit website sirtaki.co.uk and let us know if you are interested.

[@ProfitisElias]

@andreasthegreek - Glad you liked it. Only just done this one so lesson 2 not out for at least a month.

[@frapple9129]

Hey. sorry im a little late to the party. But i just want to say amazing job!!!!! this definitely helped me begin my journey in zebekiko

[@ProfitisElias]

@baridudis Thank you for the comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson.

[@skyline3230]

ok for 3:11, for each step do i turn a new direction? also what does "zeibekiko" mean?

[@DimitriosKofodimos]

Μπράβο, να είσαι καλά και keep the videos coming !!

[@bapabup]

Poly wraios file, makari na borousame k emeis back to Greece na xoreuame etsi. Fenetai pws h paradosh timate perisotero sto ekswteriko..! good job!

[@aggelosn.6846]

Thanks mate I love your style it does not have extreme moves as trying to impress

[@QurvAnyad10]

What song is that please, on which you've showed us the passional zembekiko dance (from 7:55 in the movie)?

[@thatopwmiaforamono]

Any tips how to do spin?Thanks in advance.

[@ProfitisElias]

@iiacovou Thank you for your comment. Check out my other dance videos... Got a new one I've just done for the Syrtos.

[@ge0rgieee]

great video, any time-frame on lesson 2?

[@ProfitisElias]

Hi Melani and thank you for all your comments on my videos. You can dance the same as men if that's what you want to do. Zembekiko is very personal and you will need to find your own way to express yourself in the dance. I do tend to teach women to do it slightly different from the men in that I teach them to be more upright and have a bit of a catwalk style swagger when dancing.

[@ProfitisElias]

Starting our dance classes in North London April 2011. Doing a couple of free classes on the 30th March and 6th April.

[@dhmossedios2194]

Even though you are not Greek as i can see it is allmost nessesary to know what the song says and go with its rythm.Even if you learn zeibekiko it is a must to feel it,to dance it properly.Be careful cause its easy to fail in this dance even though allmost everyone will be drunk or at his very "high" moments when a zeibekiko song like this is on.Try to listen to as many songs as you can :D

[@Stelaras19811981]

File - excellent video! Bravo! Oti xreiazomaste sto London - xwris daskalo distixws! Pote erxetai to epomeno video?? Nasai kala, Stelios

[@RepulsiveEchoRecords]

I am Greek, very nice steps old school zeibekiko style

[@ProfitisElias]

@Stelaras19811981 : Thanks for the comment. Hoping to do it soon Stelios. Just haven't found the time.

[@hungariangirl896]

great! what is the name of the song at the end?

[@ionutvoineabz]

BRAVO FILE BRAVO....THAT'S WONDERFULL DUDE...I FOLOWED THOSE STEPS AND I DO WONDERFUL THIS DANCE.THANKS.RESPECT :d

[@zvarelas]

I know Zembekiko is a man's dance, but what would you reccomend for a woman that is in love with the dance, has rhythm but wants to keep it lady like... what exactly do you recommend ;)

[@tolefko]

Ellynida3 Να βγάλεις την μαγκιά σου κορίτσι μου, την καπατσοσύνη σου, την μπέσα σου. Τίποτα άλλο δεν θέλει. Για να καταλαβεις το ζει πέκικο πρέεπει να χορέψεις Μάρκο. Τα υπόλοιπα θα έρθουν στον καιρό τους.

[@TheJackRIOT]

Awesome video man. But I am having trouble with the beats. People have been saying Zembekiko is a 9/8 beat. what does that mean???

[@ProfitisElias]

Visit greekdance.co.uk for a fun and friendly Greek dancing class in central London covering all levels of ability. Learn Tsamiko, Ikariotiko, Pentozali, Zonaradiko and many other both traditional and modern dances with ProfitisElias

[@dpal1996]

great tutorial, nice that someone can break down the basics

[@ProfitisElias]

Starting our dance classes in North London April 2011. Doing a couple of free classes on the 30th March and 6th April. All welcome to come! Visit sirtaki.co.uk and let us know if you are interested.

[@TheJackRIOT]

@ProfitisElias I will be sure to check them out, thanks! And also, when you do the Zembekiko Dance with "a little attitude", what song do u dance to? Its a really good song. thanks again

[@5906me]

Thank you very much for showing how to dance syrto..I like it very much and I enjoyed it....1

[@oykas1978]

Thanx!! ise MAGAS!! love your mangiko style.. and thanz for the tips!! keep it up!!

[@ProfitisElias]

Thank you... much appreciated!

[@ProfitisElias]

@ionutvoineabz Thanks for the comment... much appreciated!

[@vanaz2873]

Μήπως αναφέρεσαι περισσότερο στο απτάλικο ζεϊμπέκικο που δεν είναι 9/8 ;

[@KonstantinosFelippe]

Ιδανικό για αρχάριους. Συγχαρητήρια !

[@cassianodelmar1153]

Hey, "Felippe" is a greek name? I was tring to convert mine in greek but i know that Felippe is german, not greek.

[@mprizola1]

polu kalos file! euxaristw gia ta mathimata

[@ProfitisElias]

Thank you for your comment...

[@MrBibibip]

whats the name of the first song?

[@5906me]

I love the way you dance like a big Mangkas....::) I like to learn well dance like you. I try my best...I have already learn from Adults Education Greek Dannce programe .but its easy to learn the way how you dance..Thank you for the reply

[@IVSTINIANUSxI]

What is the song at the end of the video? Sounds rebetiko.. but can't make out the Greek must be slang

[@aggelosn.6846]

lol its more than greek slung trust me I'm greek. It's "distorted" greek with many Italian and turkish words inside (or made like italian)

[@aggelosn.6846]

name of song ε ντε λα μαγκέ ντε Βοτανίκ. In proper Greek Ένας μάγκας στο Βοτανικό (translation a 'tough guy' at Votanikos)

[@aristidismandravelos7805]

Italian is made up of Greek,

[@JimmyTheGreek2000]

Botanique (Βοτανίκ) is French and not Italian-

[@Doro7431]

Thanks, ProfitisElias, for your clarification and the information. It would be great if there can be a little bit more standardisation as totally free improvisation makes this so hard. Your lesson 2 is also helpful and appreciated.

[@ProfitisElias]

@elenaki008 No problem Elena. Next video is on its way.

[@ninja638]

excellent mate >>. with a little bit of attitude, it seemed like i was watching a completely different person!!!

[@ProfitisElias]

@TheJackRIOT Ohh..! Don’t start me on this 1. Have friends who insist on this. I watch them dance, you can see their lips moving where they are counting. Their zembekiko just looks dead. The Zembeiko does have a 9/8 beat although there are variations. If you check out youtube video “Greek Dance...Zeimpekiko Mathimata...” that’s someone dancing the correct beat. Somehow he even manages to make “tis evdokias” sound camp! Then check out “greek dance zeibekiko” by tasonabila that’s a zembekiko!

[@ProfitisElias]

σας ευχαριστώ πολύ

[@ProfitisElias]

@gpef100 thanks for the comment. I got to be honest that made my day!

[@malbelleth1873]

Thank you this is awesome

[@5906me]

eyharisto gia to symboulies sou...exo ena aporia...gynaikes kai andres xoreyki to idio tropo..? i exi alos tropos gia gynaikes..Sempekiko..Thanks

[@vasotsesmeli984]

μπράβο.σου.και.σε.ευχαριστουμε.πολυ..🍻🍺🍻🍻🍻🍺

[@azazelakos95]

were is part 3?

[@ProfitisElias]

Thanks for the comment... practice I guess, with a bit of luck!

[@ProfitisElias]

@retinoli Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ

[@atypos]

Ντροπή σε αυτό που λέγετε ζεμπέκικο , ότι ξέρεις να χορεύεις ξέρεις , αλλά αυτά δεν είναι μαθήματα ζεμπέκικου . Για να κάνεις μάθημα ζεμπέκικου ξεκίνα από την ψυχή που οι περισσότεροι από αυτούς που σου είπαν μπράβο δεν ξέρουν καν τι σημαίνει . Συγνώμη για τα άσχημα μου σχόλια αλλά εγώ ΞΕΡΩ ότι το ζεμπέκικο δεν έχει βήματα , έχει κατάθεση ψυχής . Εσύ μπορεί να διαθέτεις αλλά πρώτα πρέπει να κάνεις τους άλλους ρεμπέτες και μετά τα τους μάθεις τον τρόπο . Οχι τα βήματα γιατί δεν υπάρχουν αλλά τον τρόπο που χορεύεται το ζεμπέκικο . ( με σεβασμό και αγάπη σε αυτό που προσπαθείς να κάνεις )

[@pnikola]

Εξαιρετκές ανοησίες περί ψυχής. Ότι έχει ρυθμό έχει και βήματα. Μόνο ηλίθιοι δεν το καταλαβαίνουν αυτό. Και επιτέλους άμα δε σας αρέσει κάτι μην το βλέπετε.

[@atypos]

Συμφωνώ απόλυτα nikola , όσο σχέση έχει αυτός με το ζεϊμπέκικο , έχω και εγώ με τα διαστημόπλοια .

[@Deathking150]

mparavo re megale shmfonw

[@ProfitisElias]

Thank you... much appreciated

[@oguzhanmalkoc1571]

name of the song please at 7:40

[@eimaienasallosegww]

maga m apo sxoli emathes esu xoro???

[@romario3646]

BRAVO !! Perfect ..!!

[@ProfitisElias]

Thanks for the comment...

[@geo12325]

wow just stumbled across this vid, and realised that this is my church.

[@Rampesatratana]

wait a minute, the first circle does not complete a full double double single double double single!

[@GeneralBizzle]

Excellent video

[@ProfitisElias]

Thank you for you nice comment...

[@zvarelas]

Se euxapisto.... mipos exeis alo video me gineka gia na dw pos siberiferetai?....

[@kyrydonas1358]

Γειά σου ρε Ελληνάρα! Να ζήσεις!

[@jmb5547]

great tutorial thank you

[@351gt]

great vid manga. waiting for number 2!

[@Doro7431]

There is a problem with the way you count and dance. It does not conform to the 9-beat pattern (See Harry G's video or listen to any zeimbekiko music, even the one you danced to at the end of this video of yours). What you are teaching is basically a 5-count pattern in dancing terms, i.e. 1 2 3&4 5, which is repeated, but that means you are starting again on a different beat of the bar each time you start out on your right foot. Confusing. I appreciate your video and you have nice moves.

[@pery103]

Σας ευχαριστούμε Ισραήλ μάθει να χορεύει Zbmbekiko

[@ProfitisElias]

Got a new video on youtube covering the steps for a syrtos. For Greek weddings and when going out, this is the most common dance you will do! Check it out...

[@alpet701]

Μπραβό σου μεγάλε καταπληκτικό βιντεάκι,περιεκτικό και στην ουσία χωρίς φρου φρου και αρώματα που μπορεί να μπερδέψουν κάποιον που δεν ξέρει να χορεύει.Καλά που υπάρχουν και τέτοια βίντεο και γλιτώνουμε τον εξεφτελισμό και εμείς που δεν είμαστε γνώστες του αντικειμένου

[@ProfitisElias]

ευχαριστώ πολύ

[@Judistira]

Σωστός ο παίχτης!!!!

[@ProfitisElias]

Thank you...

[@harrystaccato]

Γεια σου ρε μαγκα! εισ' ωραιος!!!

[@ProfitisElias]

thank you

[@ellaskypros1821]

εισαι μαγκας!!! respect!

[@axmetxousein5620]

Τα εξηγεις λεπτομερως...μπραβο ρε αλανι