Chapter Three: Floating Rhythms

supplementary media for Fraught Balance

Clip 3.1a

Starting up the dabke session

Wedding in Latakia, Syria. February 2008. Video by author.

Clip 3.1b

The awwal and the ṭabl player improvise together. Note that the missed cue occurs at 00:43.

Wedding in Latakia, Syria. February 2008. Video by author.

Clip 3.1c

More footage of the dabke session featuring extensive improvisation by the awwal and intricate bodywork between the awwal and the tanni performers

Wedding in Latakia, Syria. February 2008. Video by author.

Clip 3.2

For more information, see also “Advanced Dabke courses” available at Zoom Entertainment 33

Assorted video clips featuring “Syrian dabke” technique

Clip 3.3

Youth dancing in rīsh formation at wedding celebration in Jaabat Khashab. July 2008. Video by author.

Clip 3.4

Dancing solo improvised performance at a wedding celebration in greater Damascus. June 2008. Video recorded by author.

Clip 3.5

Example of a “breakout session” in the shakl dāʾira. Wedding celebration in Jaabat Khashab. July 2008. Video recorded by author.

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