Jawaahir Dance

Here you'll find some articles to introduce you to the dance, the music, and the culture it exemplifies. Our collection of Did You Know articles is full of cultural tidbits from past Beledi Beat Newsletters. To encourage your journey, we currently have included some links to a few informational sites and outside sources pertaining to Middle Eastern dance and culture. Middle Eastern music can sound strange at 1st to American ears, because the notes of the scales often lie only a quarter-tone apart, rather than a half-step.