Tag: dance

  • Badawiyya Dabke: The Desert-Born Dance of Baalbek’s Nomadic Roots

    Badawiyya Dabke: The Desert-Born Dance of Baalbek’s Nomadic Roots

    What Is Badawiyya Dabke? A Traditional Bedouin Dance Preserved in Baalbek Al-Badawiyya (البداوية) Dabke — or Bedouin-style Dabke — is one of the most ancient and emotionally resonant forms of Dabke preserved in the Baalbek region. With its shoulder-to-shoulder posture, tight formations, and stomping footwork, this dance style reflects Bedouin discipline, pride, and tribal unity.…