Year: 2025
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Al-Zaino Dabke: Baalbek’s Rhythmic Dance That Starts on the Right Foot
What Is Zeno Dabke? The Right-Footed Rhythm of Baalbek Among the six main Dabke styles of Baalbek, Al-Zeno (الزينو) — sometimes spelled Zaino — stands out immediately for one striking feature: it’s the only Dabke in the region that begins with the right foot instead of the left. Rooted in the Kurdish-influenced rhythms of the…
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Al-‘Arja Dabke: The Signature Lean of Baalbek’s Dabke Masters
What Is Al-‘Arja Dabke? A Symbol of Strength and Solidarity Al-‘Arja (العرجا), literally meaning “the limp” in Arabic, is one of the most iconic Dabke styles native to the Baalbek region in Lebanon. This unique form of Dabke is characterized by dancers leaning on each other’s shoulders as they move forward in synchronized steps, mimicking…
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