How to dance Hopak

Today I will show you how to dance Hopak. It is a relatively simple dance, but everyone must understand it and learn how to dance it properly. These dances are mostly known from Russian meme videos, but originally the dance comes from Ukraine. I've been living with these dances for 2 years, so I already know what to do and how to do it. I want to share with you tutorials and how-to guides. In the next videos, I will focus more on types and tricks to make dancing easier. But this tutorial only works as an introduction to the dance, and to give you a taste of what this beautiful dance is all about. More detailed instructions again sometime next time. If you have any comments or questions, write them in the comments and I will try to answer them all.

If you have any questions or want advice from me, write to me on discord.
I will be very happy to help you!

[cesko]

Dear community

I would like to apologize for the incorrect information that I provided in our previous conversation regarding the Ukrainian folk dance Hopak. I was mistaken when I stated that Hopak comes from Russia, which is not true. Hopak is a significant expression of Ukrainian culture and tradition and should be properly identified as such.

I am sorry for misleading you with inaccurate information and I hope that this apologetic comment will correct my mistake. If you have any questions about the topic of Ukrainian culture or any other areas of interest, I would be happy to assist you with providing the correct information.

Sincerely,

Your Cesko.

[saandaczysko]

I've been practising this dance for half a year now, my legs never have been more powerful

[alexfavela]

Me.. a Mexican living in American randomly searching this on a Sunday morning while doing laundry. Thank you. I will begin practicing this 🤝

[WangHongwen]

Learning Cossack dances is what unites us all even with hardbass

[qszwas]

I honestly only learned this dance to impress my friends but also since I thought that dance was cool when I started getting obsessed with TF2.

[Tohru_fan_]

Как я начал играть в тф2 всегда хотел научиться так танцевать, спасибо вам!

[HandsomePutin]

I'm sweating, unbalanced and bracing myself on a wall with my hand to even be able to SLOWLY practice this just to get the feel of it 💀 truly a talented and skilled maneuver! I'll be getting my cardio in by doing this. Awesome thumbnail btw 👍

[dextor]

Step 1- Get a degree in astronomy
Step 2 - Get into NASA
Step 3 - Convince them to make a moon mission
Step 4 - Fly to moon
Step 5 - Now you can do this dance in Astronaut suit
😂😂😁😁😃🤣

[HandsomePutin]

Every time I jump, my body wants to fall over, but it's getting somewhat easier! Dang, this is fun.

[Freenure]

The combo of nice shoes with a tracksuit is the russkiest thing I've ever posmotre'd

[snipeyounoobzyee]

I’m under the impression you need shoes on to do this dance because I can do it perfectly fine in my work boots but whenever I try and just casually do it at home my toes just crumble under the sheer swag of this dance

[Sinberg]

I've been able to do this for years now with better or lesser success but I never knew I'm supposed to keep my heels in the air. The best tutorial I've seen so far, thank you friend

[fresh_]

Spent alot of time practicing and when i finally did it right i accidentally lost balance and hit my head, still totally worth the time practicing. Amazing tutorial!

[raymccall]

As an Azeri who knows quick leg dance and stuff I find this relatively easy, also your video makes it look super simple to do. thanks for the tips товарищ

[Draftable_]

did it in about 2-3 weeks now, im at part 3 but the difficult part, still practicing rn
but my legs feels *OUR* community's power
deserves a sub!

[mybadcoolguy]

The hopak is a lively and dynamic Ukrainian folk dance that has deep cultural roots. It typically involves high leaps, kicks, squatting, and spins, showcasing the dancers' strength and agility. The dance often tells a story, portraying scenes of daily life, battles, or celebrations. Traditional Ukrainian music accompanies the hopak, usually featuring instruments like the bandura, accordion, and drums. Costumes worn during the dance are often colorful and reflect regional variations. The hopak has become a symbol of Ukrainian cultural identity and is still performed at various events and festivals around the world.

[Katyusha_ivashenkov]

0:06 wait... this song is katyusha isn't it? it's my favorite song!

[karroarmado]

Also famously known as the Kazotsky Kick from Team Fortress 2

[pavelthefabulous]

I do this at the bodyweight/yoga room in the gym at night when less people are there. I get weird looks, but I can keep the dance up for about a minute with my front leg always in the air. I also practice through slow one-leg squats, sometimes with weight. I never knew the proper name for the Hopak (I always called it the Ukrainian dance or Cossack's dance).

[_dinnerbox]

Its good to point out for beginners. Only focus on balancing yourself.