The Lebanese Folkloric Dance the "Dabke"
Blog or Wiki Address: http://www.dabkedance.blogspot.com/
Subject Matter: Culture/Art
Grade Level: 9-12/Higher
Lesson Objective: Learners will demonstrate knowlege of the Lebanese Folkloric Dance the "Dabke", related to culture, and the ability to learn how to dance "Dabke".
Subject Matter Content Standard:
Cultures: Gain Knowlege and Understanding of other Cultures:
Standard 2.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied.
Websites Addresses Used as Resources:
- Essential Question: In what way does the Lebanese folkloric dance "Dabke" express Lebanese culture?
- What is the traditional costume of the "Dabke" dance?
- In what occasions do people dance the "Dabke" dance?
- Where are the festivals held that show plays during which the dance "Dabke" is performed?
- What are the names of the castles, where the Lebanese "Dabke" is performed at?
- What musical instruments are tipically used to dance the "Dabke".
- What is the name of the Lebanese famous singer, who uses a lot of "Dabke" while she is singing?
- What is the name of the famous Lebanese Folkloric Dance group?
- What is the "Dabke" dance set-up, during performance of the dance?
- What does the lead person in the dance, carry in his hand?
