Maram Mousa Shaweesh

The meaning of dabke in Arabic is "stomping of the feet." The leader, called raas ("head") or lawweeh ("waver"), is allowed to improvise on the type of dabke. The leader twirls a handkerchief or string of beads known as a masbha (similar to a rosary), while the rest of the dancers keep the rhythm. The dancers also use vocalizations to show energy and keep up the beat. The dabke leader is supposed to be like a tree, with arms in the air, a proud and upright trunk, and feet that stomp the ground in rhythm. At weddings, the singer begins with a mawwal. The raas or lawweeh takes the lead. Everyone does a basic 1-2-3 step before the song kicks in. At weddings, the dance is sometimes performed by a professional troupe dressed in costume.

Today, i was attending Al Quds Band Group for Dabka and palestinain cultural songs! it was more than amazing, my cousin is member of that band!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZpCQX9ablA ENJOY

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