HomeClasses and EventsClasses and WorkshopsWorkshopsPalestinian Dabke Dancing and Improvisation Workshop
  • Fri, Oct 11, 2024 | 10AM-12PM
A graphic art an illustrated and real life image of people dancing Dabke in a line. Text Reads, El-Funoun PalestinianDance Troupe, Dabke Workshops USA, New York City, 10-14 October, 2024. Photo courtesy of the El-Funoun Dance Troupe
ID: A graphic art an illustrated and real life image of people dancing Dabke in a line. Text Reads, El-Funoun PalestinianDance Troupe, Dabke Workshops USA, New York City, 10-14 October, 2024. Photo courtesy of the El-Funoun Dance Troupe

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.”

Past workshop

Location

Eden’s Expressway
537 Broadway 4th Fl
New York, NY 10012

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Artists

El-Funoun Palestinian Dance Troupe/Trainers: Noora Baker and Samer Karajah

El-Funoun Palestinian Dance Troupe/Trainers: Noora Baker and Samer Karajah

Widely considered the lead Palestinian dance company in Palestine and the diaspora, El-Funoun was established in 1979 by a small group of enthusiastic, creative and committed artists.

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