Services Provided
5-Week Dabke Class April - May
Want to become a professional dabek or dabeka and lead the next dabke line? Sign up for a class package of 5 in-depth sessions every Tuesday this April - May 6 of moves, education and choreography to an energetic and dynamic dabke song! You will also get a chance to show off your skills with a performance on May 17 at our 3rd Annual DC Arab American Culture Festival!
Community Organizations
Dabke originated as a communal dance and we are all about giving back to the community. Consider hiring us to help bring your community together with the beautiful art of Dabke!
Festivals & Cultural Events
Malikat will hype up the audience of your festivals and cultural events with dynamic performances, crowd engagement and drums!
Museums & Libraries
Not only can we perform for your events, but we can also include an educational piece on the history of dabke. Perfect for museums and libraries!
Workshops
Interested in learning the basics of dabke but don't know where to start? Hire our experienced members with years of teaching experience to host a workshop and break down the steps so you can join the dabke line with confidence!
Travel for Events
We are actively spreading dabke joy across the country, and worldwide. Locations we’ve traveled to include Michigan, New York, Georgia, Kansas and Pennsylvania.
Universities & Schools
Hosting a culture night at your University? What about international night at your Middle School? Need a workshop? We can do it all in the name of academia!
Fundraisers
There’s nothing more gratifying than fundraising for a good cause. We host and perform for fundraising events, representing our rich culture and freedom for us all.
Weddings & Hennas
Hire us for a range of wedding and henna services - from zaffe (bridal entrances) to performances, tabals (drums) and crowd engagement. All-female events included. We also offer private classes before your big day so you can take the dance floor by storm!
Galas & Conferences
Need a change from all the speeches? Hire us to add a dynamic piece to your event schedule! We promise to get everyone on their feet!
Club Events
Lights, camera, Dabke! Hire us to hype up your next nightlife event with dabke performances, crowd engagement and drums!
Private & Corporate Events
Have an upcoming work event that you would like entertainment for? Look no further! We offer performances and workshops for any private or corporate event.
Embassies
Malikat specializes in embassy-related events. We have performed at the Lebanese, Nicaraguan and South African embassies to name a few.
Private Lessons
Feeling like honing your skills one on one with the Malikat? Then private lessons are for you! Please reach out for more information.
Virtual Classes
Can’t make it out to us in person? Out of state? Don’t worry, we can still make it happen! We offer virtual dabke lessons. Please reach out for more information.
Photo credit: Nathan Kramer
Grand Openings
Enhance your business endeavors with a dabke performance and invite the crowd to engage in your celebration.
Iraqi dabke: Dabcha/Chobi
Chobi is the Iraqi version of dabke or dabcha, originating in Mesopotamian times and seldom danced by a professional all-women’s dabke group in the United States.