The basics
Start with the music.
Every move starts with the six-count out loud, then the foot pattern one step at a time. We teach you how to hear the beat before you move, so you’re not guessing when to step.
● The Home of Dabke
Dabke
دبكة
Learn dabke move by move. Bite-sized lessons walk you through every step, with AI feedback on every clip.
● You've been here
The line forms. You step back.
A cousin grabs your hand. The derbake hits. Everyone falls into the dabke line like they've been doing it since they could walk. And maybe they have.
You fake the first few steps. Miss the beat. Smile, slip out the back of the line before someone notices. Stay safe on the side — film, clap, watch. Next wedding, you tell yourself.
It's not that you don't want to. Nobody ever sat you down and walked you through it. That changes here.
● Why we built this
Dabke is everywhere. The lessons aren't.
Every wedding, haflah, and Eid, everyone somehow knows how to jump into the dabke line. But when you actually try to learn it, it’s a mess. Random YouTube videos with no structure, TikToks that are way too fast, and family members telling you, “just watch and copy.” There’s no clear starting point, no order, and no real path for beginners.
● Today, learning dabke
youtube — sharki tutorial pt 3
WhatsApp family group
TikTok @ 2× speed
Habibi's wedding 2019.mp4
“just watch, habibi”
● Dabke, the app
- 01Find the beat
- 02Basic step
- 03Side step
- 04Foot tap
- 05Mini kick
- 06Combo 01
- 07Cross step
- 08+ 6 more
● What's inside
Every dabke move, taught step by step — from the music up.
AI feedback
Score every take.
Record a 60-second clip. We check your timing, footwork, posture, and energy, then tell you exactly what to fix first. No guessing, no random advice.
Combos
String it together.
Once the basics are solid, we link moves into combos so you’re not just learning steps — you’re learning how to actually dance dabke.
● Regional styles
Four flavors of dabke. One curriculum each.
Every region puts the beat in a different place. The path adapts to where you grew up — or where you wish you did.
Live
Palestinian
Sharki, dahiyya, sha'rawiyya
Live
Lebanese
Da', Da'tein, line lead
Soon
Iraqi
Khashaba, fast hops, choubi
Soon
Jordanian
Sahja, samer, shoulder roll
● The skill path
From the first step to leading.
We start from the basics: finding the beat, learning the footwork, and building control step by step. Then we link moves into combos and introduce different dabke styles, so by the time you join the line, you actually know what you’re doing.
Start from zero
No experience needed. Learn the beat, the count, and the basic footwork before anything gets complicated.
Build step by step
Every move builds on the one before it, so you’re not memorizing random steps. You’re building a foundation.
Link moves into combos
Once the basics feel solid, we connect moves together so your dabke starts to flow like real dancing.
● AI Coach
Record. Compare. See yourself improve.
Tap record on any lesson and compare your take with the reference video side by side. Watch it in slow motion, loop it back, and see exactly where your timing, footwork, posture, or energy needs work.
- Watch your take next to the reference video so you can see the difference clearly.
- Slow it down to catch missed steps, late timing, or footwork mistakes.
- Get feedback on timing, footwork, posture, and energy.
- “Instead of overwhelming you with random feedback, Dabke shows you the most important thing to improve next.
● Inside the app
Everything in one place
No more jumping between YouTube videos, TikToks, WhatsApp clips, and random wedding reels. Dabke keeps the full learning path in one app: lessons, songs, combos, progress, and practice.
● Songs
Songs
Practice with dabke tracks organized by style, tempo, and difficulty.
● Combos
Combos
Link moves together into real dabke sequences, not just isolated steps.
● Progress
Progress
Track your lessons, completed moves, combos, and what to practice next.
● Frequently asked
How to learn dabke, answered straight.
What is dabke?
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Dabke is a traditional folk dance from the Levant — Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq. Dancers form a line, lock arms or shoulders, and stomp in unison to a six-count drum. You'll see it at every Arab wedding, haflah, and celebration across the region.
How do I learn dabke?
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Most people pick it up by guessing on the line, getting embarrassed, and stepping out — which is exactly the problem the Dabke app solves. Every move sits on a six-count, so you start by finding the beat out loud, then learn the basic step, side step, foot tap, and mini kick one at a time. AI scoring on every clip tells you the one thing to fix before your next take.
Where can I learn dabke?
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At home, on your phone — without the awkward first lesson in a studio or the cousin tugging at your arm at a wedding. Download the Dabke app on iOS or Android and you're on the path in under two minutes. No instructor schedule, just you, the beat, and a camera.
How long does it take to learn dabke?
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1 week of consistent practice — five to ten minutes a day — gets most beginners comfortable enough on the dabke line for the opening three moves, which is the moment most people quietly slip out today. The Dabke app tracks every move you pass so you know exactly where you stand, not just whether you 'feel ready.'
Is there a dabke app?
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Yes — Dabke is the dabke app. It's the only app built specifically to teach dabke move by move, with AI feedback on every clip and regional styles for Palestinian, Lebanese, Iraqi, and Jordanian dabke. Free to start; Pro unlocks the full skill tree and every style.
Can I learn dabke if I've never danced before?
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Yes — Dabke is made for beginners. You start with the beat, the count, and the basic footwork before learning full moves. Each lesson builds step by step, and after every attempt, you get one clear thing to improve before trying again.
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