Bülbül Club
Welcome to the Bülbül Club - a new meeting place for dancing together and dances from West Asia and North Africa. After an introductory workshop on a dance style, we dance together - like Bülbüls!
By and with Von Omar Mohamad & Irfan Genel, Circassian dances on 31.05.: Sasha, Sinejan, Gökhan & Tamby
31.05. Circassian dances
Geblagha, di Adyge Tschegum / Welcome to the Circassian dances
Welcome to the Circassian dances at the Bülbül Club, where joie de vivre, temperament, pride and grace come together. The dances offer a unique insight into a culture full of love, life and stories. In addition to dancing, the club invites you to socialise and celebrate together.
Some explanations about the dances
Laperise
Full of temperament and passion - this dance combines courage and pride with fast movements. The dancers are spurred on and cheered on by the rhythmic clapping of the audience. The rousing melodies and pulsating rhythm make the heart beat faster.
Kafe
Kafe embodies grace and passion. With melodic lines and elegant movements, the dancers merge into a harmonious unity that expresses their inner passion.
Leperuj
This dance embodies unadulterated joie de vivre and the celebration of existence. With its rhythmic flow, it captivates the dancers with its lightness and exuberant movements - a reflection of the joy of life itself.
Wuic
Wuic is a traditional line dance that is often performed at the beginning or end of celebrations. It symbolises close community and solidarity. This dance strengthens unity and a sense of togetherness.
28.06. Dabke
Dabke is a popular line dance in which people stomp along to the rhythm. In Arabic, Hebrew, Kurdish, Turkish and Persian, Bülbül is a proverb for joy and for speaking fluently and vocally. In addition to dancing, the club also invites people to socialise and celebrate together.
By and with Omar Mohamad, Yalla-Dabke: Pauli & Tamim and DJ RAM.
Backstage with Clara Reiner, René Alejandro Huari Mateus, Omar Mohamad & Mohamad Tamem
„I think circle dances like dabke possess a vast integrational power because they are open to everyone, you can join in quickly and take part in the dance. The circle here is an open semicircle into which dancers can enter at any time. Everyone in society is invited – regardless of class, ethnic background, gender, religion, age, or residence. Dancers do not need special shoes or clothing, you dance as you are, hand in hand, let’s go!“ (Omar Mohamad)
Supported by the Alliance of International Production Houses; funded by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.
