Dance Dance Dance: Dabke evening at Melahuset
Saturday, January 24
- Melahuset
- 7:30 P.M.
The traditional dance dabke symbolizes community, joy and cultural resistance. This evening we invite you to an energetic and fun workshop with Yasmin Mouafak, a concert with Razan Alreefi, Safaa Al-Saadi and Ahmad Alak and DJ Daeva will provide a good atmosphere throughout the evening.
Doors open at 7:30 PM
Workshop starts at 8 pm
Free admission!
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Do you want to hear the story of the Palestinian dabke?
Would you like to hear the story of the Palestinian Dabke, and the songs Zareef altool and ween a Ramallah? Then join the dance with Yasmin Mouafak.
Workshop in Dabke
Join us for an energetic and fun workshop in the traditional folk dance from the Levant! You will learn the basic steps, rhythm and how to dance in a circle – shoulder to shoulder with others.
You don't need any prior knowledge, just comfortable shoes and a good mood.
Come and experience the music, the steps and the community!
About the artists tonight:
Yasmin Mouafak is a Dabke dancer and she has held several Dabke workshops in a number of events in Oslo.
Razan Alreefi is a Palestinian singer who has sung at several Palestinian events and occasions. Through her voice, she uses songs and music as a space for identity and belonging.
Safaa Al-Saadi is an Iraqi composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist. He lives and works in Oslo, and creates music that is deeply rooted in traditions from Mesopotamia. Safaa has given a number of concerts in Norway and Europe, both as a soloist and in various ensembles. He has worked as a music workshop leader in a number of countries and has taught, among other things, schools and colleges.
Ahmad Alak is an oud player and singer from Syria.
Daeva is an Oslo-based DJ and visual artist, born and raised in Tehran. She believes that rhythms travel like people and carry stories – with roots that meet and create new expressions. As a DJ, she searches for the bridges they build, where distant sounds meet and dance together.
The event is the official opening of the DANS DANS DANS festival which takes place in Oslo from January 21 to February 1, 2026.
