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Zeibekiko or Zeybekiko (Template:Lang-el) is a Greek folk dance with a rhythmic pattern of 9/4 or else 9/8 (broken down as 1/8 + 1/16 + 1/16 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/16 + 1/16 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8). The name of the dance derives from the Zeibek warriors of Anatolia. But it is appearing as a dance with an ancient Greek antiquity. Herodotus (c.484 - c.424 BC) refers to the word bekos as does the Byzantine dictionary, to mean (bread) (ψωμι) and the word Zei, is a derivative of ancient Greek god Zeus, of the Olympian twelve. It is danced by one person only and is of free choreographic structure. In older times if another got up, it would be a cause for conflict and possible violence. However, in the 21st century a certain dance etiquette has evolved, so that other men wait to take turn after and if the dancer stops. Traditionally, applause was not sought nor commonly given, out of respect. This did not, however, lessen creativity, with dancers performing feats such as standing on a glass of wine or a chair or fireplace, or picking up a table, adding a sense of little braggadocio and humor.
zeibekiko in ancient Greece Centre for Dance Studies (Saint Peter, Channel Islands), Centre for Dance Studies (St. Peter, Jersey) - 1992. Dance studies: Τόμος 16
