Dabke Class Series with Thowra Dabke at AANM (May 2026)

Classes for kids for ages 6-12 are on Mondays starting May 4th!

Mixed gender dabke classes for ages 13+ are every Tuesday starting May 5th. Each level will include learning unique choreography to get students more comfortable with the steps. Freestyle dabke will still be the main focus of the classes.

The Tuesday series will be taught by Ayman, the director, choreographer, and trainer of the Thowra Dabke Troupe. The two most common types of Levantine dabke will be taught; 12-count (2 stomp) and 6-count (1 stomp). All classes are 1 hour long and are held in person at the Annex of the Arab American National Museum located at 13620 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126.

In the beginner series you will learn the proper technique and all of the fundamentals with a few variations. This series is meant to allow one to follow along in a dabke line

In the intermediate series you will learn more complex steps and timing, combining multiple moves together. This series is meant for one to be able to lead a dabke line.

In the advanced series you will learn even more complex moves and variations. This series is meant to allow one to comfortably lead a line with the most complex freestyle moves and be able to join a dabke team. All classes build on the previous one.

Kids (ages 12 and under) classes will be held on Mondays May 4, 11, 18, 25

4:30-5:30pm: Beginner

5:30-6:30pm: Intermediate

Mixed gender teen/adult classes will be held on Tuesdays May 5, 12, 19, 26

6:00-7:00pm: Beginner

7:00-8:00pm: Intermediate

8:00-9:00pm: Advanced

The costs:

$70 for an individual for all 4 classes in a series

$20 for one class

Payment can be made in person via cash, check, Zelle, Venmo, CashApp, or PayPal.

Only $15 each for previous students wanting to retake any of the classes.

If these times don't work for you, then reach out to schedule private lessons! Contact info is below.

We currently have a few openings for those wanting to join our team! If you have completed the advanced series, reach out to us for more details at [email protected] or 734-956-0872

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