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[[Image:http://www.zeybek.nl/gfx/groep-1.jpg]]Zeybek (Zeibekiko-ζεϊμπέκικο-Greek, Zeybek-Turkish) is a [[Greece|Greek]][[Turkey|Turkish]] improvisational [[solo dance]]. Its name comes from the Zeybek people of Anatolia(Asia Minor). Zeybek is also a name of the style of music danced to, played in a 9/8 rhythm. This rhythm is also common in turkish music and is called Zeybeği.
Zeybek is a personal dance. Only one man can dance it. If another gets up, that is a cause of conflict and possible violence. Women were traditionally not allowed to dance zeybek (except prostitutes). The dancer is surrounded by other people, who crouch on their knees while clapping for the dancer. Throwing plates down at the dancer's feet remains a Greek custom. However, throwing flowers or whatever else the crowd can find that won't injure anyone (e.g. plastic plates) is becoming more common.
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