Our Team
YallaDabka is led by passionate trainers and cultural ambassadors who bring decades of experience in Dabke performance, teaching, and community building.
Ihab Al-Laweeh
Social Entrepreneur | Dancer | Co-Founder of YallaDabka
Palestinian-German Dabke dancer and coach with nine+ years of experience. Known for using Dabke as a tool for social inclusion and community empowerment.
Mohammad Al-Masri
Film Director | Actor | Co-Founder
Raised where Dabke was the expression of joy. He believes Dabke carries a message of peace and cultural love into European spaces.
Sara Selimja
Middle Eastern Studies | Dabke Coach
Explores identity and movement through folkloric traditions. Trained in Palestine and now leading Dabke workshops in Hamburg.
Wardeh Daibes
Digital Communications | Dabke Coach
Palestinian dancer dedicated to building inclusive Dabke communities in Italy through performance and practice.