The music tends have a Turkish and Kurdish flavour. Dancers hold the pinkie or little finger and move them rhythmically (akin to bablaka, albeit gently). It is more common among Chaldean Assyrians. The tempo is around 70bpm-80bpm. . Chobi: A modern circle dance found in Iraqi music. It is also practiced by Iraqi Assyrians. The dance is similar to khigga, but it would have more pronounced leg elevation and swaying, making it more difficult. Each leg swiftly kicks to the air and repeats. Arms sway forwards and backwards. Songs may usually be in Iraqi Arabic, but a few Assyrian songs such as Teela Teela by Evin Agassi would have this rhythm. The tempo is around 95bpm-100bpm. Arabanoo: A slow circle dance where dancers interconnect with pinkies and sway tardily around in a circle. Mostly practiced among Urmian Assyrians. It is not to confused with Georgina as this dance is slower and more serene in comparison. Aywateh by Evin Agassi utilizes this beat. Uncommon. , 52-66bpm Azia Tamma: Similar to sheikhani in terms of pace, but with more steps that go forward and backwards (or reverse) a notch. Not common. , 82-88bpm Other dances These Assyrian folk dances are rarely danced, but they're still practiced within some tribes and/or special events: Akmale Azrabukeh: , 116-126bpm Bet-Karkhan Beriyo Chalakhan: , 126-132bpm Demale: , 63-69bpm Dimdimma: or , 72-76 (), 118-122bpm () Hareigooleh: , 116-124bpm Hoberban: , 130-134bpm Janiman: , 60-66bpm Mamer: , 122-130bpm Janiman: , 60-66bpm Hoberban: , 130-134bpm Mamyana: , 68-74bpm Shapshapa Shara: , 92-100bpm Sinjiyeh Zingirta: , 120-150bpm See also Sirto Horon Bar An dro Music of Iraq External links 30 Assyrian Folk Dances by Peter Pnuel BetBasoo References Middle Eastern dances Folk dance Dance in Syria Dance in Turkey Dance in Iran Dance in Iraq Circle dances Social dance Articles containing video clips