Services Provided

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Dabke Classes

We have taught 7 group classes over the course of 4 seasons where our students get a chance to perform and show off their learned choreography!

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Workshops

Interested in learning the basics of dabke but don't know where to start? Hire our experienced members with years of teaching experience to host a workshop and break down the steps so you can join the dabke line with confidence!

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Travel for Events

We are actively spreading dabke joy across the country, and worldwide. Locations we’ve traveled to include Michigan, New York, Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

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Universities & Schools

Hosting a culture night at your University? What about international night at your Middle School? Need a workshop? We can do it all in the name of academia!

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Community Organizations

Dabke originated as a communal dance and we are all about giving back to the community. Consider hiring us to help bring your community together with the beautiful art of Dabke!

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Festivals & Cultural Events

Malikat will hype up the audience of your festivals and cultural events with dynamic performances, crowd engagement and drums!

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Museums & Libraries

Not only can we perform for your events, but we can also include an educational piece on the history of dabke. Perfect for museums and libraries! 

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Fundraisers

There’s nothing more gratifying than fundraising for a good cause. We host and perform for fundraising events, representing our rich culture and freedom for us all.

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Weddings & Hennas

Hire us for a range of wedding and henna services - from zaffe (bridal entrances) to performances, tabals (drums) and crowd engagement. All-female events included. We also offer private classes before your big day so you can take the dance floor by storm!

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Galas & Conferences

Need a change from all the speeches? Hire us to add a dynamic piece to your event schedule! We promise to get everyone on their feet!

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Private Lessons

Feeling like honing your skills one on one with the Malikat? Then private lessons are for you! Please reach out for more information.

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Virtual Classes

Can’t make it out to us in person? Out of state? Don’t worry, we can still make it happen! We offer virtual dabke lessons. Please reach out for more information.

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Grand Openings

Enhance your business endeavors with a dabke performance and invite the crowd to engage in your celebration.

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Club Events

Lights, camera, Dabke! Hire us to hype up your next nightlife event with dabke performances, crowd engagement and drums!

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Private & Corporate Events

Have an upcoming work event that you would like entertainment for? Look no further! We offer performances and workshops for any private or corporate event.

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Embassies

Malikat specializes in embassy-related events. We have performed at the Lebanese, Nicaraguan and South African embassies to name a few.

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Graduations & Birthdays

Having a big bash or graduation celebration? Book us for your big day and let us help you make your special events more memorable!

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Group Lessons

Want to learn dabke with your wedding party or your birthday entourage? Then group lessons are for you!

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“We hired Malikat al Dabke ahead of our Lebanese American wedding [...] and not only did our guests come out informed enough to fit right in when it’s time, we had a TON of fun! They are real professionals and this class was clear and useful [...]. We had guests of all ages from small children to older adults participate in a comfortable way that was accessible to all. It was really special to have you be a part of our wedding planning!”
— Diana

Aweeha (also Hayhawiya & Mahaha)

In addition to dabke, Malikat can perform the aweeha - an expression that signals the start of a short poem and ends with a zaghrouta or zalghouta - or ululation in celebration for occasions like graduations and weddings.

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Iraqi dabke: Dabcha/Chobi

Chobi is the Iraqi version of dabke or dabcha, originating in Mesopotamian times and seldom danced by a professional all-women’s dabke group in the United States.

Arabic Singing

Malikat Al Dabke can incorporate singing to their more somber dabke pieces, reflecting a different style of dabke, and deep cultural roots tied to the message of liberation.