The Ancient Phoenicians and Roman Dance Posted on January 9, 2019 by tales1001 There are several forms of the dance in Lebanon today which originated from what it was called back in ancient times, Phoenicia. The Debke, Raks Sharki and the Andulusian Moushahat just for starters. There are several forms of the dance in Lebanon today which originated from what it was called back in ancient times, Phoenicia. The Debke, Raks Sharki and the Andulusian Moushahat just for starters. The origins of Raks Sharki/Belly Dance also found in the Ancient Egyptian background as they were neighbors and often traded across the Mediterranean Sea. The Ancient Phoenicians were spiritual people and danced to worship their gods and goddesses. Astarte was the goddess of life. They believed the female body was sacred. Rhythm was the basic element of the dance. The dances were ritualistic. Simple loud, rhythms, had effect on the human psyche. The chorus dance was performed i