Dabka

Hallu!

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Dabka

The Dabka - as I have known it - is a traditional line-dance, popular in al-Shaam and Iraq.  Encylopedia Britannica defines it as an "Arab dance," but is it really?

I have recently come across the Wikipedia article on this subject, and found two theories on the history and origin of the Dabka dance.  One theory suggests that it may be Turkish (or Gypse) in origin; the other implies that it may have originated in al-Shaam (Greater Syria; Levant.)

Any opinions, comments, theories ... etc. anyone?

What's the name of the Turkish folk dance?

it has big similarities with Turkish folk dance

Here are some show of a groop called "Sultans of the dance", they have mixed many Turkish dances with ballet and such.

Turkish folk dance part I:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac_FIwQdUU0

part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkK0GL8OcAI

part 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy-Xq...s%20bellydance

part 4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Apa02...s%20bellydance

final part:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8rIB...s%20bellydance

this whas a show on eurovision 2 years ago.

damn cant find any classical Turkish dance video's Yesterday i whas on a wedding, danced too


Edited by DayI

Originally posted by Mira Dabka

Very nice dance Mira and very colourful costumes.

Originally posted by Cahaya like indian dance... Banghra...!!!

Steps seems to be different but the costumes of ladies look like Salwar Kameez worn by women in Punjab.

Originally posted by Day I Here are some show of a groop called "Sultans of the dance", they have mixed many Turkish dances with ballet and such.

Nice fusion Day I.Too bad the videos are short.The Sultans of the Dance remind me of an Irish group.Saw their performance on TV a few years ago.