Learn Dabke
in Windsor
Our Dabke dance classes bring rhythm, movement, culture, and community together in a fun group setting. Students will learn foundational steps, musicality, group formations, and choreography while building confidence and connection through dance. Classes are open to all genders, and groups are mixed unless otherwise noted. New groups may be formed as needed based on age, experience, schedule, and registration interest.
Meet Your Dabke
Dancer!
Dancer!
Mohammed Rayyan
With 19 years of experience in traditional dance, Mohammed Rayyan brings deep expertise and passion to every class. He has performed internationally with the renowned folkloric group Akalel , touring across Morocco, Norway, and Palestine. Skilled in both Lebanese and Palestinian styles of dabke, Mohammed has taught diverse groups, including Windsor’s refugee youth community, and has been featured on CBC Windsor News for his dancing. Known for his friendly and welcoming approach, Mohammed is excited to share the energy and heritage of dabke with students at South Windsor School of Music.
Capri Recreation Centre
South Windsor School of Music is growing beyond our Yorktown Square studio. Through our Satellite School programs, you can now find us in classrooms, community spaces, and offsite locations across Windsor, including Capri Recreation Centre.
Our Satellite School includes creative arts visits for elementary schools, nonprofits, childcare centres, camps, and community organizations. Inspired by our work with Arts Can Teach, these programs bring music, movement, visual art, media arts, storytelling, and cross-curricular learning to students in engaging, hands-on ways.
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Classes are open to all genders, and groups are mixed unless otherwise noted. New groups may be formed as needed based on age, experience, schedule, and registration interest.
Each dabke practice is 2 hours long and includes a short break. Please bring water, wear comfortable clothes you can move in, and gym shoes.
- Years13-18
- Years:18+
Our standard piano curriculum for kids and teens. Students aged 4-6 years and sometimes those with different abilities start out in the Primer level, whereas beginner students aged 7-17 will start out in Level 1. One book is for learning songs to play, and the other is to learn music theory as it relates to the piano keyboard.
Our school Director, Michelle, learned out of these books over 20 years ago, starting with the primer level at age 4!
You'll need these books if you're a beginner piano student aged 18 and older. They are designed for the adult learner. There’s a piano lesson book with songs as well as a corresponding theory workbook to reinforce each lesson.