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Middle East Israel Approximately 1900s pioneer’s came to Israel
(Palestine)
and brought with them songs and dance from their native countries.
These numerous dances were mostly European. In Israel you will find folk dancing
everywhere, from the army to the public schools Turkey Every person in Turkey adores Turkish dancing. They dance to beats from drums, the flute, and a saz (an instrument somewhat like a lute). Now, around noon, if you were walking through town you would hear the sound of Turkish music. Varieties of folk dance exist all over Turkey. They are religious or professional entertained traditions. Turkish village dancers preserve traditional dances. Dances include the bar, somewhat like ballet, Halay, in which the rhythm changes very quickly and many other types of dance. Belly Dancing Belly Dancing is a big part of Middle Eastern Culture. This type of dance has over 75 terms, some of which are mentioned. These terms are pronounced in Turkish, Arabic, and other languages. Some terms include Haik, Mawwal, Ney, Raks, and Zeffa. Belly dancing is an ancient and unchanging dance style. These dancers are called Shikat. Here is a list of more terms Awwady – in or to Arabic music, this music has no rhythm Beledi - is a folkloric dance combined with the folkloric music Beledi Dress – floor length dress, is a basic belly dance costume Choli – a bare short top common in India Def – a frame drum which looks like a tambourine Guedra – a ritual or someone performing a ritual
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and universities. The most
popular of these is the Jewish dance. The older version, from the bible, was
lost once the Jews wandered the Earth. New folk dance has also been inspired by
the bible yet, they seemed to capture the sprit and new taste of the country.