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1 November · 16:30 · Elbphilharmonie Plaza · Participation is included with a valid Plaza ticket.

Sun, 1 Nov 2026

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17 October sold out. November is calling.

Missed 17 October?Make it 1 November.

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Bring your people. We’ll bring the rhythm. Dance with YallaDabka above Hamburg.

Participation is included with a valid Plaza ticket.

01Nov 2026

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1 November · 16:30 · Elbphilharmonie Plaza

Step Into Dabke — Community Dance at Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Elbphilharmonie Plaza, Hamburg

Sun, 1 Nov 2026
16:30–approx. 17:15
Lebanon Festival
Admission included with a Plaza ticket

Dance Dabke with Yalladabka on the Elbphilharmonie Plaza in Hamburg. This welcoming community dance workshop is part of the Lebanon Festival.

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Upcoming workshops

Open for bookingIntermediate and advanced
August 15, 2026
DabkeFit — Dabke Course in Hamburg
Dabke at Gängeviertel · Hamburg-Mitte & beyond
- From August 15, 2026
- Every Saturday · 18:00–20:00
- Bewegungsraum im Gängeviertel, Valentinskamp 34a, Hamburg
Join Yalladabka’s recurring DabkeFit course in Hamburg for Palestinian and Levantine dance, rhythm, fitness, and collective movement every Saturday.
35 total
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Beginner-friendly · age 14+
October 3, 2026
Dabke Beginner Course at HausDrei Hamburg
HausDrei · Hamburg-Altona & beyond
- 3, 24, and 31 October · 28 November 2026
- 14:30–16:45 on every date
- Recommended age 14+ · no previous experience required
- €16 per workshop, plus advance-booking fee
Four welcoming Yalladabka beginner workshops at HausDrei in Hamburg-Altona, with traditional Dabke steps, rhythm, cultural context, and collective movement.
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Book a single workshop through Rausgegangen. The course is open to everyone; no previous Dabke experience is required. The booking link opens the external Rausgegangen website.
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October 10, 2026
شعبية — Dabke Lab
Gängeviertel · Hamburg
- ورشة وسهرة دبكة، ايلي مابعرف بتعلم وايلي بيعرف بيدبك.
- 10 and 24 October 2026 · 18:00–20:00 each evening
- Learn the basic steps, join the circle, and feel the rhythm together with the YallaDabka community.
- YallaDabka has brought Dabke into public spaces for years. Everyone is welcome, with or without experience — just bring your enthusiasm for movement and community.
- Bewegungsraum im Gängeviertel, Valentinskamp 34a, Hamburg — the same venue as DabkeFit.
- Admission: 8 euros · register by form, DM, or email · limited places.
An evening of Dabke: learn the basic steps, join the circle, and feel the rhythm with the YallaDabka community. Everyone is welcome, with or without experience.
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Register using the form, an Instagram DM, or email. Places are limited. Admission: 8 euros. Yalla, we look forward to seeing you!
October 17, 2026
Step Into Dabke – Dance Workshop at Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
Elbphilharmonie Kaistudio 1 · HafenCity Hamburg
- Sat, 17 Oct 2026
- 17:00–approx. 18:45
- Ages 16+
- Sold out · Tickets €12
Join Yalladabka for an immersive Dabke dance workshop at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg and learn stamping steps, line formations, and shared rhythm.
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Dabke as living energy

From stage performances to recurring classes, the focus stays the same: rhythm, belonging, and a clear sense of shared presence in the room.

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From Morocco to Europe, one Palestinian Dabke circle

Building Trust Through Movement

In a semi-circle formation, individuals and teams meet hand-in-hand and shoulder-to-shoulder. Performing synchronized movements in this way naturally builds trust and promotes psychological safety within the group, fostering social connectedness and a shared identity.

Dabke comes from Bilad Al-Sham (بلاد الشام) — Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.

Who we are

Who We Are

Yalladabka is more than a dance group. It is a practice of cultural continuity, collective joy, and community-building through Dabke.

Our Story

It started in 2016 at Görlitzer Park, Berlin. Two friends, no funding, no concept — just Dabke. YallaDabka was officially founded in 2017.

The Core Team

Meet the people who teach, organize, and carry Yalladabka's cultural work across communities.

A community group holding hands in a large Dabke circle outdoors beneath trees.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

Experience across international workshop contexts.

Simple setup, lasting effect. No heavy production needed — an open space, music, and a group is enough.

Milestones in motion

What We Build In Motion

Impact at a glance

Events

350+ events

Across Germany, Europe, and Morocco

Workshops
Performances
Festivals

Participants

1,000+ Dabeikeha & Dabeik

Ages 14 to 80 from many backgrounds

Community members
Students

Impact & Connection

Trust in motion

Creating belonging, dialogue, and emotional safety

Belonging
Dialogue

DabkeFit

Signature method

Traditional folk dance, fitness, and coordination

Strength and stamina
Rhythmic precision

Built to create social connection, physical vitality, and cultural belonging through synchronized movement.

Feel the shared rhythm

One step. All together.

Dabke brings us together. Set the line dancing, or give it the next beat with a tap.

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Rhythm playground

Pick your beat

Motion off. Pick a beat or tap to step through.

A playful feel for the rhythm. Learn the real Dabke steps with us in person.

Voices from the community

What partners say about Dabke with us

Organisers, associations, and participants on what a shared Dabke moment set in motion for them.

Dabke is a strong symbol of intercultural coexistence. Yalladabka’s events make a meaningful contribution to intercultural life in Germany.

André B.Die Lernwerkstatt e.V. · Berlin, Germany

Yalladabka’s workshops help create spaces where people from different cultures learn from one another and strengthen social cohesion, respect, and openness.

Lena K.Über den Tellerrand Hamburg e.V. · Hamburg, Germany

Dabke gave me an energy and a feeling that stayed with me long after the workshop ended.

Marina L.Free Home University · Lecce, Italy

A wonderful Dabke team and a relaxed atmosphere for learning while bringing different people and cultures together.

Claire T.Artistania · Berlin, Germany

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Dabke for your occasion

A stage, a team, or your first steps: find the format that fits you.