Folk it Up! Palestinian Dabke 21.10.2025

Tue Oct 21, 2025 18:00–21:00
Allianssi-talo
Asemapäällikönkatu 1, 00520 Helsinki

After launching the Folk it Up! project under the early autumn sky, we’re now moving indoors for our fourth gathering—time to cozy it up!

Join us for another evening of beginner-friendly international folk dances. This time, we’re thrilled to welcome special guests from Al Huriya, a Palestinian Dabke group based in Helsinki, who will guide us through the basics of this powerful Levantine folk dance. No dance experience needed—just bring your curiosity!

In addition to the Dabke dancing workshop, there will be:
·      Time to review dances introduced in the previous events
·      Space to socialize and connect
·      Vegan snacks and refreshments
·      A chance for you to share a dance you love—if you’d like!

Whether you’ve joined our past events or this is your first time, you’re warmly invited for an evening of fun, messy dancing and meaningful intercultural exchange, celebrating Palestinian heritage, art and resistance. This event follows safer space principles and will have a designated safer space contact person available.

Practical Info
·      Date: Tuesday, October 21st
·      Time: 18:00–21:00
·      Location: Allianssi-talo, Asemapäällikönkatu 1, 00520 Helsinki.
·      Cost: Free! But registration is required—sign up below.
·      Language: The event is in English, but no worries if you’re not fluent—dance is universal! Plus, Finnish-speaking volunteers will be around to help.
Tapahtuma järjestetään englanniksi, mutta pärjäät tapahtumassa myös ilman kummempaa kielitaitoa.

New to Folk it Up?

Folk it Up! is a European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Solidarity Project, co-funded by the European Union. It’s free of charge, targeted to youth but open to everyone and volunteer-led. The project runs from September 2025 to March 2026, and you’re welcome to join at any time. Want to join the volunteer team? Send us an email—we’d love to hear from you!

Upcoming Dates
·      November: 4th & 25th
·      December: 9th
·      2026: To be announced

Follow us on social media or check our website for updates on locations and program details. Read more about the project here.

Registration

The event is free, but registration is mandatory.