Interested in learning traditional Palestinian dabke? Join dancers / choreographers from the premiere dance troupe in Palestine. Watch demonstrations of El-Funoun’s contemporary dabke style and dance school of thought and learn the basic steps to traditional Palestinian dances.
What to expect:
The interactive training workshop will provide participants the opportunity to explore:
- The role of dabke in shaping Palestinian identity and culture.
- Dance steps and sequences that comprise traditional Palestinian dabke such as “dalouneh” and “tayara.”
- Improvisation of the laweeh, the principal dancer who leads the dabke circle.
Accessibility Notes
- This workshop includes auditive guidance.
- This workshop includes a projected presentation.
- This workshop takes place at Eden’s Expressway.
- There is a small elevator available upon request, please reach out for exact dimensions.
- NOTE: The bathroom in the space is not wheelchair accessible.
To request ASL interpretation or Audio Description, please email accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “ASL/Audio Description Request, El-Funoun” at least 3 weeks prior to the class date.
For access-related questions and requests, please contact accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “El-Funoun.”
