*** SOLD OUT *** (there are still Day Tickets left on Friday 15 August for Welcome to the Fringe: Palestine that would include this Dabke workshop)
Join Imaginate, The Work Room and Welcome to the Fringe:Palestine at Portobello Town Hall for a dabke workshop with Amir Sabra, learn the steps and feel the solidarity of this lively, social dance. Dabke is a traditional folk dance that holds deep cultural significance in Palestinian communities. It’s usually performed at celebrations, weddings, and festivals. Dabke often involves a line or circle of dancers who move in coordinated steps, clapping, stomping, and sometimes jumping in rhythm. The movement can be energetic, and the foot stomps have a symbolic connection to the land, reflecting a deep-rooted cultural pride and unity among Palestinians.
This workshop is open to adults and children of all ages and no dance experience is required.
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We are offering 8 supported places for artists and freelancers based in Scotland in partnership with the Work Room to cover travel from outwith Edinburgh and a ticket for Amir's performance Within This Party, part of a 1hr dance Double Bill with CHÉ: (not) a ballet by Nur Garabli. The Double Bill is at 2pm on Thursday 14 August at Portobello Town Hall. The details can be found in the programme.
To find out more about the supported places you should contact either hello@theworkroom.org.uk or applications@imaginate.org.uk.
Amir Sabra
Amir is a Palestinian choreographer based in Ireland, he has been co-artistic director with Stereo48 Dance Company since 2013 a Palestinian dance group founded by four breakdancers from the city of Nablus in Palestine. He has worked with Stereo48 Dance Company, LeGeste Dance Company, Luail (Ireland National Dance Company), Liz Roche Dance Company, Catherine Young Dance Company and Les Ballet c de la b.