Added: Oct 20, 2007
From: chineyginey
Duration: 3:14
Aboriginal interpretation of Zorba the Greek. Frank Djirrimbilpilwuy from Milingimbi has been in the Indigenous Media Industry for many years and has been a long-standing member and supporter of the Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association, TEABBA Radio. He has worked Independently in Music and Film for many years also. As the man behind the camera and release of the video, Frank is also representing the dance group who call themselves "The Chooky Dancers". Frank has said that he filmed the footage at this years Ramingining Festival on the 30th September 2007 and knew it would be "something special" as soon as he saw the boys rehearsing. "The crowd went wild as you can see in the video, and the classic song Zorba the Greek has now become a hit overnight in the communities and now it seems, everywhere else too" Frank said. In just one week of being released onto "You Tube" by the staff at TEABBA Media Services, the video has received rave reviews been given a 5 star rating and has now been viewed well over 15,000 times. "The phones have not stopped ringing at the TEABBA offices, all from people who want to know more about the footage," a TEABBA staff member has said "even the honorable Kon Vatskalis with the Territory Labour party has commented on the video and suggested that they perform at the Greek Glenti next year." The Chooky Dancers are a group of 10 energetic young men who had healthy living in mind when they choreographed the performance. Franks son Lionel is the lead dancer in the video footage at front and center. "They (the Chooky Dancers) begun working on this just after this years Garma Festival in Gukula and worked very hard on it, they also do a Bollywood style performance which is also fantastic" Frank said. It seems that talent runs in Frank's family, with Franks Daughter also in an all Indigenous Line Dance Group also who Frank actively plays a role in. The "Zorba" video, which has not yet been given an official title, is just a sample of Franks works "I edited that footage on "imovie" at the TEABBA Media Services video workshop and now have plans to make a documentary about my Yolngu families connections to the Greek culture". Franks feelings towards the Greek culture have been reinforced by his daughter Pricilla, who requires constant care and is currently being cared for by a woman of Greek heritage in Darwin. "Lillian is a selfless woman, who cares for my daughter" Frank said " she takes Priscilla to church, weddings and all kinds of functions within the Greek community and they are all lovely people with strong cultural identity also which Yolngu people can identify to. I want to show through this documentary how 2 cultures can mix and this dance video is a fabulous start", Frank said. If anyone would like to enquire about Frank's work or "The Chooky Dancers", Frank can be reached on f_garawirrtja@yahoo.com or 0427 801 699 or if difficulties are experienced with getting through, messages can be left with TEABBA Radio on 89 390 400. The Chooky Dancers will appear on Channel 7s Australia's Got Talent which is currently screening on Tuesday nights.
Channel: Entertainment
Tags: aboriginal dance greek yolngu zorba
Rating: 4.75 (1855 ratings) Views: 1076677' favoriteCount='3709 Comments: 25
AliceHolice Says:
Nov 17, 2008 - Absolutely brilliant, makes me laugh every time I see it, and I keep watching it because I want to laugh again! I hope they get to Greece as planned.
mrstefan22 Says:
Nov 19, 2008 - This is an offence to my fellow greek friends and family. For shame
jantheempress Says:
Nov 20, 2008 - mrstefan if you read the info section at right you will understand this was not intending any offense, quite the opposite. I have watched this many times and continure to enjoy their unique interpretation
sistagurl92 Says:
Nov 20, 2008 - Mrstefan - How can this video offend you??!! I happen to be related to the Aboriginal dancers in this video! Why don't you grow up and stop being so stupid!!! People have the right to make up a dance to any song that they want to!!! You are an idiot to get offended by this!! Why don't you get a life!!!!!!!!! Loser!!
sistagurl92 Says:
Nov 20, 2008 - I bet you any money if it was greek people dancing this dance, they wouldn't be offended, for any greek people getting offended by this video needs to grow the hell up!!!!
mrstefan22 Says:
Nov 21, 2008 - LOL =D I'm just kidding you newbs XD I'm not even greek, SERB all the way. Serbs know how to dance, unlike greeks :P
MaLaKaThIsS Says:
Nov 21, 2008 - I would actually love to hear their native music be played with their dance, but farout taking it to the next level and using zorba this is sooooo madd!!!!! It goes to show any music from any culture can be used to dance to.
ArghBlahr Says:
Nov 21, 2008 - Lol love the move/choreography at 1.12
liamlambchop Says:
Nov 22, 2008 - the guy in the back right (blue shirt) really needs to lift his game
charlieipswich Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - Abos's are great where i come form, i think this is great, they are not natives they are humans, great and long may these guys go on.
zdenda1987 Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - Cool, I hope this group works and invents new things and different styles. I would like to see a Czech thing in their performed :o)
strumfoHELLen Says:
Nov 24, 2008 - that's funny! i'm from greece and i can say that i like it.and i know that they are not try to make us feel bad or like fool!
PETROVITSA Says:
Nov 25, 2008 - bahhhahahahaaha What a classic , that was really funny, Why didn't i see any of this at the Gamma festival in Gove? Keep up the good work from Nick the Greek.
kraufber Says:
Nov 25, 2008 - haha keewlio
kraufber Says:
Nov 25, 2008 - we both know how to dance friend :O Greece and Serbia and those dancers,we all cool
kji224 Says:
Nov 26, 2008 - THAT WAS AWESOME!! ITS THE COOLEST, MOST FUN DANCE I HAVE SEEN ON YOUTUBE!! I CAN'T HELP IT I'M AN AUSSIE AND A BELLY DANCER lol hehe
virgileSk Says:
Nov 27, 2008 - i'm greek and i'm not offended AT ALL!!! on the contrary i find this extremly funny!! Good job from these guys!!
virgileSk Says:
Nov 27, 2008 - great job from these guys!!
ClumsyFtin Says:
Nov 27, 2008 - it was a nice dance video! so should not look ate the race. it's hillarious and it gave smile to evryone who see this video! do not be piece of shit men just chill and be cool
redmanktm Says:
Nov 28, 2008 - Funny as fuck!so much natural ability.
LHOOQ1959 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - I was at the Garma Festival 2008 and saw them perform 3 times!!!! Where were you??? You missed some great performances by not only these guys but Saltwater Band, Makuma Yunupingu, jimmy little, Ben Lee, Emma Donavon and Andrew Ferris... The Chooky Dancers was a highlight for everyone, I'm sorry you missed it.
leila94loca Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - them aboriginals know how to move- them migloos think its dumb but I think it's sweet!!
charlienbuck Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - awesome guys...love your work!!!!
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yahndoggy Says:
Nov 16, 2008 - excellent show people