Dance& Solidarity - Dancemakers

An intro lesson in Dabke: a levantine folk dance practised by communities in Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan & Syria.

Join Ahmed and Wisam from Zaytouna Dabke as they teach an intro lesson in Dabke: a levantine folk dance practiced by communities in Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan & Syria.

The lesson will be followed by a short conversation about the history of Dabke and Palestinian Cultural Identity.

Inspiration includes:

Raising Dust: A Cultural History of Dance in Palestine by Nicholas Rowe

Artists

Wisam Diefallah

I’m a 31-year-old Palestinian Canadian with a deep passion for Dabke.

Ahmed Islaih

I was born in Ramallah, Palestine. I moved to Canada when I was eight years old, but my heart has always remained connected to my roots.

acCessibilIty

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible including ramps into the building, elevators and wheelchair accessible washrooms.

Will the event be ASL Interpreted?

All live events will offer ASL interpretation (upon request). Please contact us to request ASL Interpretation.

Will the event be described for Blind and low vision audiences?

This performance does not include audio description.

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