Sunday, November 15, 2009

What is the name of the traditional Arabic dance with swords?

This is maybe a Bedouin dance...a line of men with swords and particular dance steps. Name in English or Arabic.

What is the name of the traditional Arabic dance with swords?
You may be thinking of the "ardha"...its a folk dance, where men performs amazing feats with swords...jumps, twirls, intricate sword cuts...while a poet recites? Or, maybe its the "rhaza"... a dance that was meant to warm up for combat? Two rows of men face one another, clapping, singing and dancing in a lively manner, accompanied by large frame drums. At the peak of the dance two swordsmen perform a duel between the rows of dancers.


No comments:

Post a Comment