Dabke · community · since 2016
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Two dates · One shared Dabke experience
Yalladabka × Elbphilharmonie
Elbphilharmonie Kaistudio 1, Hamburg
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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View detailsAdmission to Kaistudio 1 is by event ticket. The ticket link opens the official Elbphilharmonie website.
Next in the series
Elbphilharmonie Plaza, Hamburg
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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View detailsAdmission is included with a Plaza ticket. The ticket link opens the official Elbphilharmonie website.
Countdown to the first Elbphilharmonie event
Event on October 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Upcoming workshops
Dabke at Gängeviertel · Hamburg-Mitte & beyond
Join Yalladabka’s recurring DabkeFit course in Hamburg for Palestinian and Levantine dance, rhythm, fitness, and collective movement every Saturday.
HausDrei · Hamburg-Altona & beyond
Four welcoming Yalladabka beginner workshops at HausDrei in Hamburg-Altona, with traditional Dabke steps, rhythm, cultural context, and collective movement.
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View detailsBook 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.
Haus Coburg · Delmenhorst & Lower Saxony
Join YallaDabka for a free participatory Dabke dance workshop at Haus Coburg during Intercultural Week, connected to the exhibition “To move with the ground, to bend the wind.”
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View detailsParticipation is free and no registration is required. The official Haus Coburg page currently states that more program information will follow.
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Eks Dancing School · Ottensen, Hamburg
A YallaDabka workshop at Eks Dancing School in Hamburg-Ottensen on Saturday morning.
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View detailsThe date, time, and Hamburg-Ottensen area are confirmed. The exact street address, registration details, and event photo will be added when supplied by the organizer.
From stage performances to recurring classes, the focus stays the same: rhythm, belonging, and a clear sense of shared presence in the room.
Request a workshopFrom Morocco to Europe, one Palestinian Dabke circle
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 areYalladabka is more than a dance group. It is a practice of cultural continuity, collective joy, and community-building through Dabke.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
Simple setup, lasting effect. No heavy production needed — an open space, music, and a group is enough.
Milestones in motion
Impact at a glance
350+ events
Across Germany, Europe, and Morocco
1,000+ Dabeikeha & Dabeik
Ages 14 to 80 from many backgrounds
Trust in motion
Creating belonging, dialogue, and emotional safety
Signature method
Traditional folk dance, fitness, and coordination
Feel the shared rhythm
Dabke brings us together. Set the line dancing, or give it the next beat with a tap.
Ready to join in? Find a workshopRhythm 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
Organisers, associations, and participants on what a shared Dabke moment set in motion for them.
Make it a shared experience
A stage, a team, or your first steps: find the format that fits you.
