Gather and dance!
A Lebanese folk dance The joyful Lebanese folk dance called “Dabke” is danced in a line or a circle where the dancers follow the rhythm by stamping their feet on the ground, holding hands and keeping shoulder to shoulder, while repeating the synchronized movements according to the beats of the music.
Traditional Lebanese Dabke dancing brings together many people at weddings, events, celebrations and is thought of as a symbol of unity in Lebanon. It started in the Lebanese rural villages and then became known across the country. Learning Dabke is easy, you don’t need to have dancing skills to enjoy it, all you need is a fun spirit and energy to have a good time with a group of people!
Quick overview
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Opening days
Open daily
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Opening times
From 8:30 am till 5:30 pm
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Accessibility
No
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How to reach
By car/bus:
From Beirut Airport to Yahchouch by private tranportation. The total distance is approximately 15 km.
The Beit El Dayaa is located in a street off the main Nahr Ibrahim road leading to the village of Yahchouch. - Web
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Reservation & Price
Visitors need to book the Dabke session at Beit El Dayaa (the Youth center) in advance.
Bookings can be done over the phone or through the website.
Services
Professional Dabke dancers
WC
Kitchen
Local guides
Additional Info
Please gear up with your personal belongings, comfortable clothes and shoes or traditional Lebanese costume if you have any before coming to the dance class.
Make sure to inform us in advance if you have a health condition.
Visiting Rules
Basic rules:
No hunting
No picking flowers and plants
No smoking or lighting fires
No pets