Encyclopedic Dictionary for the Ethnic Dance Arts»Debke
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is a line and formation dance found in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine and Iraq (under the name Chobie). The dance is a proud, communal dance done at weddings, parties, theatrical plays, and even social protests. The movements consist largely of walking steps, leaning, jumping, feet shuffling, kicks and unison stomps.
-- Karim Nagi, Arab FolkDance DVD. Debke (pronounced "DEB kee") is ... executed in a semi-circle with participants holding hands. The torso is held upright and the legs/feet are active. Participants may make forward stomps, simple progressive steps, repeated knee bends, a combined leap and kick and the marking of a rhythmic pattern with one foot...It is done by both genders, in women only, men only, or mixed lines, depending on local tradition. -- Oriental Dancer.net |
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