Yemenite Step - History

History

In Yemen, Jews and Muslims danced variations of the same dances. Dances varied from region to region and village to village. The rich dance culture of Yemeni dances from the older generation is much different than the 'simplified' Yemenite step of the young Israeli generation.

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