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Black and Palestinian Creative Expressions
Come and attend the Arabic Music Ensemble Aswat for the FREE special event entitled: Soul, Traditional, Love. Black, and Palestinian Creative Expressions, which will be interweaving black and Palestinian artistic expressions and feature the Aswat ensemble, Aswat Youth Ensemble, and The Vukani Mawethu Choir, hip hop artist Tarik Kazaleh, Raja Hayat, Poetry, Dabkeh, Palestinian bazaar organized by MECA. This event is a wheel chair accessible event.
Find out more »Arab American Heritage Month
In celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, the City of Gaithersburg’s Multicultural Affairs Committee is hosting a reception on Monday, April 11, 2016, at theActivity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Avenue, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Please join us for an evening of student presentations highlighting the cultural arts of select Arab countries, Arabic art and demonstrations, and youth performances of Arabic dancing and singing. Light refreshments will be served. April 2016 will be proclaimed as Arab American…
Find out more »Organization of Arab Students (OAS’) Spring Hafle ~ traditional Arab party
OUR FAVORITE EVENT OF THE YEAR! The Spring Hafle will be on Friday, April 15th in the Cartoon Room of the Ohio Union. Authentic Arabic food, dancing, and atmosphere, will be provided! Our music DJ will be Mazen Rasoul, check out his entertainment grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ArabEntertainmentOH/ Send song requests here: http://goo.gl/forms/y81r1rXCWw Hafle is the Arabic translates to “Party” in English so get your groove on, & practice your belly-dancing moves. No tickets need to be purchased as this will be a FREE…
Find out more »Karim Nagi in Philadelphia – Weekend of Workshops and Gala Show
Fatima Bassmah and Ahmelek present a weekend of workshops and gala show with Karim Nagi in Philadelphia! Saturday, April 16th, 2016 12 pm – 2 pm – LIVE DRUM SOLO FOR DANCERS 3 pm – 5 pm – CYMBALISMS Sunday, April 17th, 2016 12 pm – 2 pm – SAIDI TAHTEEB & ASSAYA 6 pm – 8 pm – GALA SHOW featuring Karim Nagi and area dancers!!! Each workshop is $45 if paid by April 1st or register for all…
Find out more »Samra in Workshop and Stars Over The Pyramids show.
Cost: $100 USD Morning workshop will cover traditional Oriental Dance as influenced by the Egyptian style of the 70s and 80s. Afternoon workshop will cover Belly Dance in the American style of the 70s and 80s, including a brief montage of 5 piece sets danced in clubs, restaurants, etc.
Find out more »Workshop: Claiming the Narrative–Adventures in Arab Experimentalism
Claiming the Narrative–Adventures in Arab Experimentalism A performance based on a day-long workshop By dance artist Leyya Mona Tawil with R Abusahan, Salah Fattah, Taous Khazem, Khaldoun Samman, and Jordan Thompson Saturday April 23 2016 Workshop 10:30am-3:30pm Performance 5pm Mizna Artists Talk 6pm with Leyya Tawil, Taous Khazem, Moheb Soliman At Bedlam Lowertown, 213 4th Street East, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 > $10 Attend performance & Mizna Artists Talk (food/drink available at Bedlam’s full service bar) > $15 Participate in…
Find out more »“Bint il Balad” A Middle Eastern Dance Show Starring Samara of NYC
Cost: $15 presale, $20 at door USD Samara of NYC returns to Chicago for a One Night show! “Middle Eastern Dance Showcase” Starring Samara of NYC! Erika Ochoa Baladina Dance Company and guest dancers!
Find out more »Culture Shakti’s Spring Hafla
Culture Shakti is hosting another Hafla! The last one was such a success, we are doing it again! Culture Shakti is hosting a Hafla! HAFLA is an Arabic word meaning a party or social gathering. In the belly dance world the term hafla is used to describe an event where students,professionals, and members of the public come together in the name of belly dance . PERFORMANCES BY: Want to perform? We will open up the requests March 4th, check back…
Find out more »Arabs Heritage Celebration: Canada
A Concert Dedicated for Refugee Crisis!! Palestine in the Prairie Folkloric Group was created with a mission to develop events dedicated to the meeting of Arabic and Western cultures. We see art as a way to connect and hope to represent modern bodies of work through dabkeh dance, music, theater and multidisciplinary arts. Given the recent events and news about refugees coming to the province, and in an effort to mobilize the passion and concern of Winnipeggers into action and help…
Find out more »Layaleena
Layaleena is a night for Arab Youth to come together and enjoy a party like no other. Join us for a cocktail style party and experience a feast of flavours with our Middle Eastern buffet and hor d’oeuvres. There will also be DJ entertainment, a photography station, and a dabke performance put on so register for your tickets fast!
Find out more »St. Jude Hope & Heritage Gala
Cost: $100 USD Join St. Jude for an event celebrating the contributions and culture of the Middle Eastern community and the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. Your support will honor the heritage and vision founder Danny Thomas shared with his fellow Americans of Lebanese, Syrian and Arab ancestry, who rallied to help fulfill his dream of building St. Jude.
Find out more »Sangeetham for Syria
Sangeetham for Syria is a fundraiser concert that will be held on May 7th at the new Thamil Isai Kalaamanram Hall. It will feature Toronto musicians, as well as an array of classical dance performances. Through this initiative we hope to raise $10 000 that will be donated to the Ryerson University Lifeline Syria Challenge. Ryerson University Lifeline Syria Challenge is the Ryerson community’s effort to support the goals of the Lifeline Syria group. This was an organization that was…
Find out more »Tunisian Intensive with HABIBA
Cost: $70 USD Pay Pal links are up! Don’t miss the Early Bird price, http://bintbeled.com/event/tunisian-intensive-with-habiba-of-philadelphia/ Tunisia has a richly mixed cultural heritage that includes Phoenician, Berber, Roman, early Christian, Islamic and Jewish elements. The folkloric Tunisian style is tribal and earthy and features horizontal twisting of the hips and pelvic movements. The dancer executes twisting movements to increasingly faster music and sometimes dances with scarves or a pot balanced on her head. Raqs al Mharem / Bou Nawara -Scarf Dance…
Find out more »The Charlotte Arab American Festival
The Arab American Council of the Carolinas (AACC) is announcing its annual celebration featuring this year the Arab American Festival. As always, our festival is about creating a way for people to enjoy themselves and by presenting the best of who we are in an environment of music, dance, food, pastries, games, arts and crafts and other exhibits that appeal to the whole family. Festival provides a perfect venue for families to celebrate a special day together. Ample parking is…
Find out more »2nd Annual Heart Of America Belly Dance Festival & Competition
Cost: $70-399 USD For the 2nd Annual addition, direct from Egypt megastar Raqia Hassan & superstar Aziza of Cairo with guest teacher Lebanese Simon. The Heart of America Festival presents a unique cultural event for middle America bringing respected stars of middle eastern dance to teach and bring understanding of not only the technique of the dance, but also cultural understanding. The success of the 1st year of the Heart of America Festival was a satisfying milestone and set the…
Find out more »Tamra Henna at The Austin Belly Dance Convention 2016
Come to Tamra Henna’s workshop at The Austin Belly Dance Convention June 24-26, 2016! Between now and January 3, 2016, submit any level TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIFT to the Austin Belly Dance Convention (June 24-26. 2016) and take the exclusive opportunity to register for the ABDC 2016 workshops before everyone else. http://www.theabdc.com/Donate.html Open registration starts January 4, 2016: http://www.theabdc.com/Registration.html Saturday, June 25: 10:00 am-12:00 pm: Raising Cane: Saidi vs. Lebanese Cane Technique, Style, and Combinations Do you automatically think Egyptian Saidi…
Find out more »MEA 7th Annual Cultural and Music Festival
Special Performances by Juliana Jendo and Majid Kakka
Find out more »Holiday Party – Tampa, Florida
Join us Saturday July the 9th, it is the biggest party in town Holiday Party @ Babylon Hookah Lounge ll starting 9:00 pm Address: 8130 W Waters Ave Tampa FL, 33615 Tampa Super Start Mohannad Al Hindawi International Music DJ T-Moh Lute & Guitar legend Salah Belly Dancer Azeera Valuable gifts & raffle Prizes $25 Per Person Indoor Seating Hookah available (18+ To Smoke) Babylon II Specials Don't miss it guys ... Powered by: MediaKing Five Stars Band Babylon Management…
Find out more »Arabian Night Special – London
Arabian Night– a monthly showcase in London. In the heart of this cosmopolitan city, deep in its very fabric, lies a pulse – a thriving, vibrant pulse of activity, as constant as the river. There are all sorts of activities going on, from the mainstream to the fringe. Zoom in a little further: over buildings, passed the quiet blue waters of the Thames, through dank streets of grey and concrete, and you’ll get to a door. Through the door, a…
Find out more »6th Annual Beirut Nights Enchanted ‘Fantasea’ Party Yacht Party 2016 – CA
Join us for the 6th Annual Beirut Nights Enchanted Fantasea Yacht Party celebrating Beirut Nights 10 years Anniversary! Coming July 23rd. 2016 in Marina Del Rey, Ca.
Find out more »Nourhan Sharif 14th Annual Belly Dance Week – Connecticut
Bring your dance to the next level! 25 - 29 July 2016: 25 hrs of training - VIP PACKAGE Gala Night Performance - 30 July 2016
Find out more »Master Class with Shahrzad Khorsandi: Classical Persian Dance
Born and raised in Iran, Shahrzad has been passionately involved in dance since childhood. She studied Dance and Performance Art at the California Institute of the Arts, and she holds a BA in Dance, as well as an MA in Creative Arts from San Francisco State University. Her dance training includes Modern, Jazz, Ballet, West African, Afro-Haitian, Congolese, and an introduction to Senegalese, Balinese and Flamenco. Drawing upon her deep familiarity of authentic Persian dance, her formal dance training,…
Find out more »Intimate Summer Showcase Featuring Tamalyn Dallal – Covington
LOUISIANA: Our Intimate Summer Showcase will feature performances by: Tamalyn Dallal, Lady Morrighan, Lindory Dyson of Tribal Happenings, Stef Kamp, Leigh Blanchard, Karla Marie Cochran and her lovelies of Shimmy Shakti, a special Persian Dance performance from participants of Tamalyn’s workshop at Crescent Lotus Dance Studio, SPECIAL GUEST emcee and local favorite comedian Iina Ester….. and many more!
Find out more »Scheherazade & 1001 nights- Arabic/Persian Party – Raleigh, NC
Come join us to celebrate Mosaic’s Scheherazade & 1001 Nights with belly dancing and groves never heard before at Mosaic; expect Persian, Arabic, Turkish, Moroccan, Sephardic and Indian beats. This monthly event will take place the Second Thursday of each month alongside the themed Thursday Russian, Latin and House nights. What to wear: Beautiful urban and sexy attire to heat the dance floor What to drink: Signature Mosaic and beaucoup de Champagne How to dance: Belly dancing moves and hand clapping all…
Find out more »Journey Through Egypt – Kentucky
This Intensive weekend with Certification is an advanced “basic” overview, within which we set a strong base for our future research and specializations. We aim to study and understand each dance zone’s movement with the perspectives of: authentic non-professional “home-style” dance, local indigenous professional performers,regional governate troupes, national government theater-stage troupes: both Reda and Kowmeyya, as represented in Cairo’s Night Club Orientale Dance shows. 16,17,18 AUGUST - 3 DAY EVENT !!!
Find out more »Arabic & Persian Night in Plano
This event will be one of the best Event of the year! It will have one of the best Arabic Singer Samer Murad, the best Persian DJ BKSpin, two belly Dance show and Whirling Dervish Dance.
Find out more »Jill Parker Belly Dance Workshops in Lexington, KY.
KENTUCKY: A Weekend of Classes and a Performance with the impeccable Jill Parker! Friday Evening: Showcase at 21c Museum Hotel in Downtown Lexington. KY Saturday Workshop: registration & shopping 9:30am class: 10:30am-12:30pm break 12:30-1:30pm class: 1:30-3:30pm Saturday Workshop: 4 hours (plus lunch break) Spiral to the Core Stacking Bones In Your Favor (with a focus on juicing movements muscularly -Balancing effort and ease for a striking & intentional presentation.) For excellent posture, length, strong footing, dependable balance, graceful turns, solid spins and…
Find out more »Hilal Egyptian Dance with Suraya Hilal in London
Hilal is a contemporary Egyptian dance form that uses Egyptian music in all its forms to get the dancer moving. This dance form enhances body confidence allowing the dancer to feel grounded, improve posture, core strength, agility and grace. All dancers are welcome whatever your experience. We use breath-work and gentle yoga style warm-up to help us align, stretch and relax before we dance. Hilal Dance is the art dance based on all the creative, theatrical and educational work of…
Find out more »Funky Khaleegy Dance Workshop with Andrea in Richmond
Khaleegy is a term used across the Middle East to describe anything deriving from the Gulf Region and there are versions of this stunning dance performed in Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates. and Saudi Arabia. Traditionally performed behond closed doors and for women's eyes only, Bellydancers across the world (and especially in Egypt) have been enamoured by the femininity and the grooviness of this stunning style for decades and it is not uncommon to see a…
Find out more »Arab American Block Party in Youngstown
Join us for a taste of the Mediterranean in the heart of Downtown Youngstown! From Jerusalem to Beirut to Damascus to Amman to Cairo! Festivities include all the best Arabic music, dancers, food, drinks, hookah and much more! Featuring performances by Tony Eid, DJ Micho and Maria! Will take place at the Circle Hookah Bar, 116 West Federal Street behind the Downtown Circle Convenience and Deli.
Find out more »Arabic Dance with Jane Wass in West Cork
Getting into your Rhythm Drum them, dance them, hear them, feel them! 4 hours of dance and simple drumming to raise your energy and move your body with strength and vitality.
Find out more »Mohamed Shahin “Extraordinary Egypt” hosted by Zazzua Productions – Columbia, SC
August 27th & 28th! Explore dances of Egypt with this AMAZING INTERNATIONAL Artist Mohamed Shahin! We will study “Baladi, Nubian, Oriental” and share a Saturday evening Theater presentation “Extraordinary Egypt”! Registration including LAYAWAY available! Extremely Early Bird Weekend Pass $165 Want to perform in the Theatrical production of Extraordinary Egypt featuring Mohamed Shahin II? Email: zazzuaproductions@gmail.com!
Find out more »Arabic Dance with Jane Wass in Skibbereen
Global Rhythms Join Jane Wess to wake yourself up as we dance from all sorts of rhythms from all round the world!
Find out more »RAQS WITHOUT BORDERS: MENA Dance Festival
TORKOMADA, a not-for-profit organization that promotes cultural diplomacy, is hosting a Middle Eastern and North African Dance Festival in NYC from 9/1/16-9/5/16 with an award ceremony. Purpose: Cultural Diplomacy through Middle Eastern and North African Dance. Honoring the traditions of the indigenous dances and cultural expressions of the Middle East and North Africa to engage in cultural diplomacy towards peace building. This gala event will feature master instructors, lecturers, performers, and distinguished pioneers from the Middle Eastern dance field. Awards and…
Find out more »Hilal Egyptian Dance with Suraya Hilal in London
Hilal is a contemporary Egyptian dance form that uses Egyptian music in all its forms to get the dancer moving. This dance form enhances body confidence allowing the dancer to feel grounded, improve posture, core strength, agility and grace. All dancers are welcome whatever your experience. We use breath-work and gentle yoga style warm-up to help us align, stretch and relax before we dance. Hilal Dance is the art dance based on all the creative, theatrical and educational…
Find out more »Souk Sessions – Arab Techno Night in Toronto
Souk Sessions brings you a night of techno, deep house and house with a Middle Eastern vibe. Live performance and DJ sets in a cosy, warm environment. Only good vibes and good people - everybody welcome! DJ's: Sadziky Jackie Spade Abu Zeus Athan The Souk, or bazaar in the middle-east, is an open-air market and social gathering, a special occasion when people from all over could dance, drink, party and meet. Souk sessions gives rustic traditions a modern…
Find out more »Scheherazade & 1001 nights- Arabic/Persian Party in Raleigh
Come join us to celebrate Mosaic’s Scheherazade & 1001 Nights with belly dancing and groves never heard before at Mosaic; expect Persian, Arabic, Turkish, Moroccan, Sephardic and Indian beats. This monthly event will take place the Second Thursday of each month alongside the themed Thursday Russian, Latin and House nights. What to wear: Beautiful urban and sexy attire to heat the dance floor What to drink: Signature Mosaic and beaucoup de Champagne How to dance: Belly dancing moves and hand clapping all…
Find out more »Free Arabic Bellydance Taster in Edinburgh
Come to the University of Edinburgh's Arabic Bellydance Society taster session. For free, you will have roughly two hours of bellydancing led by a professional teacher. Absolutely no previous experience is required, and previous taster sessions have all resulted in a lot of fun – so why not simply come along and find out whether you have what it takes to become the next Shakira? There is no need to stay for the full length of time if you have…
Find out more »Arabesque Immersion in Boston
Two or Four days of immersing yourself in the unique Arabesque approach to Middle East dance that Yasmina Ramzy has created over 32 years. The course includes technique discovery and drilling, music awareness, cultural history & significance, and emotional expression. Half of the day is focused on Arabesque Style dance technique with thorough feedback and the other half of the day focuses on regional Folklore, music genres, Arab nuance, studying the legends of bellydance with historical and socio-political commentary.…
Find out more »Spice! Dances of the African and Arab Diaspora in Tacoma
SPICE! is a glitzy showcase of dance styles from around the world with origins in the African and Arab diaspora, complete with award-winning dance performers, dazzling costumes, and live music! Featuring performances by Jafra Dabke Team (Palestinian Dabke) Cuadros Azahares (Flamenco dance and live music) Shining (Raqs Shamadan) Camille of Tudo Belezo (Rio Samba and Samba Reggae) B A L O R I C O Vanessa and Eduardo (Afro-Latin Salsa Ballroom) Yasmin of Japan (Egyptian Shaabi Cocktail) La'twon Allen (Rhythmic…
Find out more »Hadi Aswad with Star One man show Elio Mitri in Wallington
Super Star Hadi Aswad with Star One man show Elio Mitri and belly dance show by Lidia. Join us and enjoy the show with our delicious middle eastern cuisine.
Find out more »Hilal Dance Workshop with Suraya Hilal in Canberra
Hilal is a contemporary Egyptian dance form that uses Egyptian music in all its forms to get the dancer moving. This dance form enhances body confidence allowing the dancer to feel grounded, improve posture, core strength, agility and grace. All dancers are welcome whatever your experience. We use breath-work and gentle yoga style warm-up to help us align, stretch and relax before we dance. Hilal Dance is the art dance based on all the creative, theatrical and educational…
Find out more »Arabic Beats/Hishek Bishek in London
Hishek Bishek is back! Join SOAS Students' Union at the SOAS bar for a night of belly dancing to old and new popular Arabic music.
Find out more »Arabian Nights: Theme Party in San Francisco
Come escape the city into a whole new world! Bring your harem to kick off the weekend with some pong and specialty themed cocktails! Dress up in theme and you can have your cards read by a renowned fortune teller, Jamie Starzyk, and dance the night away to sexy house beats provided by DJ Bass Cadet, DJ Huff Daddy & DJ Ranidu. 21 & over. Table reservations are highly suggested and can be made within 5 days of the event…
Find out more »Hafla! A night of Arabic dance in Perranporth
A night of Belly dancing to raise money for Cornwall Hospice Care. A chance to see Belly dance troupes from across Cornwall performing a wide range of Arabic inspired dance styles. Please bring a plate of something for a "bring & share supper."
Find out more »Hilal Dance Workshop with Alessandro Bascioni in London
Integration and Musicality of the Body with Alessandro Bascioni - dancer/choreographer and teacher, based in London and Florence, has a background in Dance Therapy, African Dance and Hilal Dance. He founded the Iskandar Dance Company in 2005 with its launch at Tanzhaus nrw, tours and teaches throughout Europe successfully. In this workshop Alessandro will work the core movements of Hilal Dance from traditional to modern bringing forth the power of integration and musicality of the body. The workshop is…
Find out more »Arabic Rhythms, Musicality and Egyptian Folklore Dance in La Habra
Here it is - Southern California's first Proficiency Certification for the Oriental Dancer! Thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity to study with world reknown masters in their field! This set of workshops is a set in a series of professional training designed to enhance the Oriental dancer's understanding Arabic musicality and Egyptian Folkloric dance movement. Proficiency Certification for the Oriental Dancer, Course One: Part I - Arabic Rhythms & Musicality with Issam Houshan and Anoush Part II - Egyptian Folkloric Dance with master Ehab Hasan
Find out more »An Evening of Arabic Music and Dance
An Evening of Arabic Music and Dance with special guest Karim Nagi Egyptian Musician and Folk Dancer. With other special guest artists of Arabic Folk, Fokloric, and Oriental Dance from Ottawa and beyond: Karim Nagi / Karim Nagi TurboTabla Ottawa Zaffeh Group Fanpage / Ottawa Zaffeh Nawal Doucette, Cathy Dancer Mayada - Professional Belly Dancer and Instructor Ottawa Ya Eshta Sanaa Dance / Sanaa Danse Angelica Jordan
Find out more »Arabian Lights Bellydance Gala in Sandy Spring
This holiday season be spirited away for an afternoon of dazzle and delight! While the cold winter winds swirl ‘round the snow come inside for warm food and company, and be enchanted by some of the most renowned dance artists in the area.
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