Ardha (Arabic: العرضة‎) is a type of folkloric dance performed by the Bedouin tribes of the Arabian peninsula, especially the Arab states of the Persian Gulf. It was traditionally performed before going to war, but nowadays is performed at celebrations or cultural events, such as the Jenadriyah festival. The dance, which is performed by men carrying swords or canes, is accompanied by drums and spoken verse.

[edit] See also

• Fijiri
• Sawt (music)
• Yowla
• M'alayah
• Liwa (music)
• Culture of the Arab States of Persian Gulf

[edit] External links

• Video of Ardha dance in Kuwait
• George W. Bush dancing the Ardha in Bahrain

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