{"id":7238,"date":"2022-06-30T18:30:01","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T18:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/?p=7238"},"modified":"2022-07-01T04:58:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T04:58:41","slug":"a-short-guide-on-uae-national-dance-ayala-dance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/a-short-guide-on-uae-national-dance-ayala-dance","title":{"rendered":"A Short Guide on UAE National Dance &#8211; Ayala Dance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a well-known fact that the UAE is a culturally rich hub of art and architecture. The country is blessed with a great heritage and vibrant culture that leaves everyone feeling awestruck. This encompasses traditions, crafts, food, sports, places of archaeological &amp; historical importance and not to forget, music and dance. The country has had a lavish past and its people have resorted to the medium of dance and music to express their emotions. Among many traditional dance forms, Ayala dance is one that will make you tap your feet to its beats and rhythm. If you are eager to know more about UAE national dance &#8211; Ayala Dance, then check out our short guide!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/a-short-guide-on-uae-national-dance-ayala-dance\/#What_is_Al-Ayala_Dance\" title=\"What is Al-Ayala Dance?\">What is Al-Ayala Dance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/a-short-guide-on-uae-national-dance-ayala-dance\/#What_does_this_Dance_Represent\" title=\"What does this Dance Represent?\">What does this Dance Represent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/a-short-guide-on-uae-national-dance-ayala-dance\/#Is_this_Dance_Performed_Only_by_Men\" title=\"Is this Dance Performed Only by Men?\">Is this Dance Performed Only by Men?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/a-short-guide-on-uae-national-dance-ayala-dance\/#When_do_People_Perform_Al_Ayala_Dance\" title=\"When do People Perform Al Ayala Dance?\">When do People Perform Al Ayala Dance?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Al-Ayala_Dance\"><\/span><strong>What is Al-Ayala Dance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_7250\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7250\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7250 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ayala-Dance-Performace.jpg\" alt=\"Ayala Dance Performances\" width=\"550\" height=\"330\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Abu Dhabi Culture<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A popular and highly expressive dance form, Al Ayala is one of the most traditional dances of Dubai and the UAE. Demonstrating Emirati values and heritage, the dance is no less than a symbol of national identity.<\/p>\n<p>Also known as Iyala or the stick dance, this form of dance imitates war, over the steady beats of the Al Ras (a large drum), which build up a tempo for the Takhamir drums. There are two rows of about 20 men (standing in front of one another) holding bamboo canes which represent the swords of war. They sway these sticks along with their heads synchronously. Also, the men stand close to one another to express unity and cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>Other than drums, leather bagpipes, brass cymbals, tambourines and flutes are the traditional musical instruments played during the dance. Al-Ayala also involves chanted poetry. More so, there are some additional performers who hold swords or guns, and occasionally hurl them to the sky and catch them.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_this_Dance_Represent\"><\/span><strong>What does this Dance Represent?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Ayala dance is a significant part of the UAE culture. It represents the ethos, courage and bravery of the nomad Arab people\u2019s life. This way, it instils the importance of dignity and honour. Moreover, since it shows the foundation of Emirati customs, the Al-Ayala dance is of utmost importance to the country.<\/p>\n<p>The dance has been practised and performed for generations all across the UAE. The dance is of so much importance that it was added to UNESCO\u2019s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in the year 2014.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_this_Dance_Performed_Only_by_Men\"><\/span><strong>Is this Dance Performed Only by Men?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_7252\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7252\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7252\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ayala-Dance-Performance.jpg\" alt=\"Ayala Dance Performance\" width=\"550\" height=\"330\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Abu Dhabi Culture<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Though the performance is generally performed by men, it is open to all. Anyone can come and join the event. The more the number of performers, the more amazing Al Ayala dance is considered.\u00a0Women have a different version of this dance. They wear vibrant dresses, move their hair to the drum beats and recite poems to celebrate the victory.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_do_People_Perform_Al_Ayala_Dance\"><\/span><strong>When do People Perform Al Ayala Dance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Al Ayala dance is performed on various festive occasions, national occasions, welcoming ceremonies and weddings as well. This traditional dance is maintained by the generations of Emiratis and carried forward beautifully.<\/p>\n<p>To conclude, Al-Ayala Dance demonstrates the rich heritage of the UAE. So, while you are on your next trip (or stay) in Dubai, try to join the bandwagon to soak it all in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a well-known fact that the UAE is a culturally rich hub of art and architecture. 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