#dabke
3 stories
Dabke Until Dawn
Layla Khalidi•4 min read
At a rooftop party in Ramallah, Zeina meets Sami—a dabke instructor whose moves on the dance floor promise even better moves in private.
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The Debka Teacher
Layla Khalidi•4 min read
American-born Nadia joins a dabke troupe in Bethlehem to reconnect with her roots—and finds herself falling for instructor Kareem, whose steps are as precise as his passion.
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The Wedding Singer of Hebron
Layla Khalidi•5 min read
At her cousin's wedding in Hebron, Lina is captivated by the lead singer of the band, whose voice promises pleasures beyond music.
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