There is a popular Arab folk dance called Dabke.The dance is popular at weddings.While there are many variations of dabke, it generally involves a long chain of dancers who perform a range of steps, stomps, jumps, and kicks.
Step 1: The right music can be found.
If the music has a recognizable rhythm, you can dance to it.Songs with a fast pace are best for this dance.Traditional dabke music is performed live using a combination of instruments that include hand drums, woodwinds, and the oud.Sometimes the band blends well-known songs with improvised ones.A vocalist sings songs that tell a story or are significant to the event being held.Live music or a recording can be done with modern dabke.Traditional instruments and electronic beats are used in newer dabke music.Some popular artists make their music digital.Many popular songs in modern dabke music have only a small singing part and some completely instrumental parts.A large group clapping can be danced to.A way for non-dancers to join in is by clapping.
Step 2: You should begin at your starting position.
Stand up straight and hold your neighbors' hands.Keep your feet close together with your left foot in front.Try to line your feet up with your partners.
Step 3: To the right, walk with your left foot.
You can swing your left foot towards your right side.Take a step by crossing over your right foot with your left.Your legs should be crossed at this point.
Step 4: Go back to your starting position.
With your right foot, move further to the right.Move your right foot one step to the right to uncross your legs.You should be standing the same distance from where you were at the beginning of the dance.
Step 5: To the right, move another length.
Take the steps you just did.In front of your right, cross your left leg.Take a step to the right.The "cross-over" is the basic step of the dabke.Cross-overs can be done many times.The chain may change directions over the course of the dance.If you switch your sides, you will be able to cross over your left leg.
Step 6: Kick your left foot.
Put your foot into a low kick.Your leg should form a 45 degree angle to your right leg and the rest of your body.Rather than pointing towards the ground, keep your toes facing forward.
Step 7: Raise your leg.
Take your leg from a low kick to a raise.Bring your thigh up as high as you can by bending your knee.Your left leg should be at a 90 degree angle compared to the rest of your body.Your knee should point downward.
Step 8: Don't stomp on the ground.
If you want to bring your left foot back flat on the ground, you need to focus your weight on your leg.You should be in your starting position after you stomp down.The most important part of the dance is the dabke step.
Step 9: As quickly as possible, repeat these steps.
The dance is very fast paced.As soon as the music demands, you and your partners should perform these steps.Without a pause in movement, cross-overs, kicks, and stomps should be done as fluidly as possible.Many dancers incorporate a variety of different types of jumps and feet into their dance routine.
Step 10: The leader should be followed.
The chain of dancers is usually led by one person as "raas" or "lawweeh".The person decides what to do with the chain.Some leaders position themselves at the end of the chain, while others dance in an unlinked position between the audience and chain.While in sync with the other dancers, watch your lead and try to mimic him or her.Because of their relatively free position, leads can perform moves that are impossible for linked dancers to do.The other dancers are not expected to repeat these.
Step 11: Take a turn.
You may want to take a turn as the leader once you've practiced enough.You should immerse yourself in the music.As the song goes on, make decisions on what moves will look the best together and feel natural to the dancers you are leading.
Step 12: You can hop and jump.
The occasional kick or jump adds to the variation.They can be used to finish every few step cycles.Kick your legs.Hop backwards, forwards, or to the side.
Step 13: You can change directions.
Every time you reach the end of the dance floor, you will need to switch directions.You can either switch directions more often or turn the line.Try to make these changes on a regular basis.
Step 14: You can split the line.
Splitting a long chain into smaller ones is a popular move.The smaller lines can dance against each other.Splitting may be done to spotlight dancers.The moves of moving the chain inward to form a semicircle or joining the ends for a temporary complete circle are almost opposite.
Step 15: Group dancing on the dance floor.
The dance works best with five or more people.There is no limit to how many people can dance together.The world record for the biggest dabke dance was broken by 5,050 dancers.You have room for as many people as you need.Ask family members and friends if they would like to start a group.Some events may have a specific time.If you want to know what kind of music will be playing when it starts, ask the host.If you want to perform at the event, you could put together a team.
Step 16: Who should take the lead?
If you know someone who is particularly talented, you can ask them to lead.Regardless of the person's age, gender, or skill level, anyone who knows the basics can lead.
Step 17: Form a chain.
It symbolizes harmony and togetherness.The dancers link themselves together.Dancers may hold hands, place arms over each other's shoulders, or switch between the two over the course of the dance.Adabke chain can be a straight line, a semicircle, or lack a defined shape.
Step 18: Make sure your moves are synchronized.
Make sure that you and the other dancers are on the same page.The more people you have around, the more impressive you will look.In addition to looking great, the coordinated moves drive home the importance of community.