#dabkeh

Also, what does the Dabke really mean to y’all in Jordan? I have websites, but then again, genuine opinions.

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GIRL ITS NO WORRIES!! please feel more than free to use them! i think i added links to articles as i wrote in case u want to read more (and cite them instead of me lol so u can get good marks), and theres a post ill link in a minute of a few links u might find useful :D

dabkeh my beloved!! well i believe the origins can be traced back to both rituals for religion and practices for agriculture, and it sort of evolved from there to be the folk dance we know today!

dabkeh is danced in a group and during joyous occasions so its pretty central to the feel of community, and the instruments used have a very rich history and each country has its own variations that make it distinct, but at its core i think dabkeh really brings people not only together but to the land as well!

The Levantine Dabke

by Sana Moumne

   Cultures all around the world celebrate a unique style of dance through a compilation of movements that enrich performances on a variety of occasions. The Dabke, which literally means “stomping the ground,” is a cultural dance that originated in the Levantine area which includes the countries of Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, and Syria. It is an old dance that is performed at weddings, parties, and other events which enhances the celebratory experiences. Each area has taken the basic form of the dance and added their own unique twist to accommodate their own specific community. The different areas each have their own steps and rhythm that compose their entire Dabke dance style. In the most basic form of the dance, men or women stand side by side and join their hands together in a line. They then proceed to cross the left leg over the right twice and kicking it out during the third step with a series of bounces in between. 

   The leader of the line is usually the most experienced in the Dabke dance and controls the pace and beat for their followers. They usually hold some type of cloth in their hand, swinging it in the air to add a flare to the overall appearance of the dance. Dabke is usually danced to upbeat music which consists of a variety of beats ranging from a very fast rhythm to a slower tone to allow everyone to catch up. This Middle Eastern dance heightens the mood of the gathering while also being flexible in terms of allowing anyone to partake in it.