Dabke is a folk dance "made up of intricate steps and stomps" (Rowe 2011, 364) performed by both men and women that is popular in areas such as Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq.

Dabke is a Levantine folk dance. Dabke combines circle dance and line dancing and is widely performed at weddings and other joyous occasions.

Jun 29, 2025 · This comprehensive guide will take you on a journey through the history of Dabke dance, explore its fundamental steps, delve into its profound cultural significance, and explain why it remains …

Dec 31, 2024 · Dabke is a popular Arab folk dance widespread throughout the Levantine region. The dance is done at a variety of occasions but is most popular at weddings. While there are many …

Dec 15, 2024 · Dabke, traditional Levantine folk dance, is deeply rooted in the cultures of Lebanese, Jordanian, Palestinian, and Syrian communities. As the conventional dance of Palestine, it holds a …

The Dance: Dabke is a traditional folk dance that is performed not just in the Palestinian Territories, but in the wider Levantine region, which consists of Jordan, Syria and Lebanon, and in parts of Iraq and …

Dabke (also spelled Debke) is a folk dance seen in many Middle Eastern countries. It is a unifying dance that shares the importance of family, community and cultural heritage.

Dabke dance is commonly performed at wedding celebrations and cultural festivals. It is a lively and energetic dance that brings people together to celebrate and express their cultural identity through …

Dec 13, 2021 · Most Palestinians know the dabkeh dance and practise it as a means of sharing their joy with family, friends and neighbours. The lyrics of the accompanying folk songs are in local dialects …

This is the most popular and familiar form of dabke danced for happy family celebrations, such as weddings, circumcisions, the return of travelers, release of prisoners, and also for national holidays, …