Interesting.
I note that the Syrian dancers had their faces obscured. And for good reason as that simple act could have put their life in danger with the local muzzie nut cases.
Also, I note with few exceptions, that all these “dances” are group movements with men and women rarely touching each other while dancing.
Well, when I was a young un we danced differently, and boys and girls actually touched each other!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHANNkKBSNU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ASbKF3TB2c
:’)