Dabke Dance Workshop & Social
"You don't know how to dabke?! Don't panic, Marya Malas will lead you in this welcoming crash course in the gorgeous, buoyant Palestinian dance (w/ social and snacks too), so you can school your nan at your cousin's upcoming wedding."
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An event held at The Jam Jar on Saturday 28th November. The event starts at 13:15.
Join us and learn the basics of Palestinian Dabke dance from Marya Malas.
What is Dabke?
Dabke is a traditional folk dance of Palestine, danced by people of all ages at gatherings and celebrations. The Dabke dance is loosely translated as the 'stomping dance'; involving steps, footwork and group movement.
On Saturday 28th November Makaani Arts will host a Palestinian Dabke Workshop & social at The Jam Jar in Bristol.
Complimentary snacks from the SWANA region will be available. SWANA (Southwest Asia & North Africa) replaces Middle East, which is historically a colonial term.
Tea's, coffee's and other drinks available from the bar.
Timings:
1pm arrival & welcome
1:30pm workshop begins
2:30pm social & music
3:30pm finish
Tickets: £10/12.5/15
No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)