zembekiko lesson 1

www.greekdance.co.uk - Greek Dancing Classes in central London
Zembekiko lesson for beginners. Zembekiko lesson 2 is now available

[@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.

[@nikitasone]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@margaritav6600]

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

[@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]

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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@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.

[@smalltruckdriver]

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

[@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.

[@giorgosd1441]

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

[@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...

[@panapenegrd6503]

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

[@Rampesatratana]

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

[@dpal1996]

great tutorial, nice that someone can break down the basics

[@aggelosn.6846]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@ionutvoineabz]

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

[@oykas1978]

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

[@dramer148]

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

[@loncyp8252]

Excellent video

[@DimitriosKofodimos]

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

[@ProfitisElias]

Thank you... much appreciated!

[@mprizola1]

polu kalos file! euxaristw gia ta mathimata

[@5906me]

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

[@ProfitisElias]

Thank you... much appreciated

[@RepulsiveEchoRecords]

I am Greek, very nice steps old school zeibekiko style

[@romario3646]

BRAVO !! Perfect ..!!

[@jmb5547]

great tutorial thank you

[@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.

[@vasotsesmeli984]

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

[@ProfitisElias]

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

[@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!

[@ninja638]

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

[@Judistira]

Σωστός ο παίχτης!!!!

[@ProfitisElias]

σας ευχαριστώ πολύ

[@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!

[@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

[@xristinagreen]

Fabulous

[@ProfitisElias]

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

[@351gt]

great vid manga. waiting for number 2!

[@ProfitisElias]

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

[@KonstantinosFelippe]

Ιδανικό για αρχάριους. Συγχαρητήρια !

[@drybins]

nice one man...

[@ProfitisElias]

Thank you...

[@grecco85]

Big up!

[@ProfitisElias]

Thank you

[@ellaskypros1821]

εισαι μαγκας!!! respect!

[@evtol]

nice vid!!! :)

[@ProfitisElias]

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

[@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.

[@kyrydonas1358]

Γειά σου ρε Ελληνάρα! Να ζήσεις!

[@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]

thank you

[@ProfitisElias]

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

[@athosantoniades7171]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@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.

[@EOS2FSI]

respect....

[@geo12325]

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

[@ProfitisElias]

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

[@dreamergr]

nice dude

[@LaFlaneuse0]

Great ending

[@ProfitisElias]

Thank you for your comment...

[@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...

[@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

[@ProfitisElias]

ευχαριστώ πολύ

[@ProfitisElias]

Thank you for you nice comment...

[@ProfitisElias]

@retinoli Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ

[@pery103]

Σας ευχαριστούμε Ισραήλ μάθει να χορεύει Zbmbekiko

[@ProfitisElias]

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

[@harrystaccato]

Γεια σου ρε μαγκα! εισ' ωραιος!!!

[@ProfitisElias]

Thanks for the comment...

[@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!

[@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

[@p3noula]

Μπραβο σου!!!

[@venusatheart]

bravo

[@nanasba13]

s waraios file bravo!

[@xatzi8]

zoaaaaaaaaa!!!!to zeimpekiko xoreyete mesa apo kardia

[@ProfitisElias]

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

[@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.

[@QurvAnyad10]

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

[@Stelaras19811981]

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

[@axmetxousein5620]

Τα εξηγεις λεπτομερως...μπραβο ρε αλανι

[@ProfitisElias]

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

[@ProfitisElias]

@guestg4 thank you...

[@cassianodelmar1153]

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

[@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???

[@skyline3230]

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

[@malaka1965]

ρε μαγκας ,,,ευχαριστω

[@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

[@ge0rgieee]

great video, any time-frame on lesson 2?

[@hungariangirl896]

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

[@Kostas3331000]

na'sai kala re file!

[@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)

[@thatopwmiaforamono]

Any tips how to do spin?Thanks in advance.