[1] It takes its name from the Zeybeks, an irregular militia living in the Aegean Region of the Ottoman Empire from late 17th to early 20th centuries.
Evliya Çelebi mentions in his writings that it was danced in Magnesia and in Aydın at local feasts.
[7] The dance has no set steps, only certain figures and a circular movement.
It takes place in an area little surpassing one square metre and mostly consists of improvised movements.
[8] Occasionally dancers perform feats such as standing on a glass of wine or a chair or fireplace, or picking up a table, adding a sense of a little braggadocio and humor.