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Washington DC’s Center for Middle Eastern Dance:
a boutique studio celebrating the joy and beauty of belly dance

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Shows

Sahara Dance produces several annual theater shows featuring faculty and student companies, including our 18th annual Under a Desert Moon Gala. Learn more about our next show here.

Workshops

We offer weekend workshops to delve into specialty topics in belly dance, such as history, folkloric dances, dancing with props, and specialty styles. See upcoming workshops here.

Retreats

Remove distractions, make time for what you love, and learn practical tools to enhance joy and present moment awareness for any style of belly dance. Held in spectacular retreat centers around the world, sign up for a Sahara Dance retreat today.

From the Sahara Dance Blog

Sahra Saeeda’s Journey through Egypt Dance Education Course at Sahara Dance this June!

February 25, 2024

Belly dancers, mark your calendars! Sahra Saeeda’s Journey through Egypt (JtE) dance education course is making its way to Sahara Dance this June, offering a unique and immersive experience into the world of Egyptian dance.   Sahra Saeeda: A Dance Ethnologist Extraordinaire JtE, a two-part dance educational intensive, is the… Read more

Dance, Connect, and Renew in Paradise: Heart of Belly Dance Retreat in Costa Rica

February 2, 2024

“The Heart of Belly Dance retreat is always a highlight for me. I’ve been going for several years and always have an amazing time. Waking up to the sounds of howler monkeys, eating fresh and delicious food, and dancing all day with newfound friends alongside sweeping views of the Pacific?… Read more

Join a Sahara Dance Performance Company: What Level is Right for You?

December 30, 2023

Featured from top left and going clockwise: R. Kitty, R. Samia, R. Badia, Belly Dance Fusion Performance, R. Naima, R. Indigo, and R. Arabi. At Sahara Dance, we invite you to embark on a journey of artistic expression and development and community through our dance companies. Whether you’re a beginner… Read more

From the studio to the National Mall: Sahara Dance’s 2023 Year in Review

December 24, 2023

Dear Sahara Dance Community, As we approach the end of an incredible year, it’s time to reflect on the journey we’ve shared. From unforgettable performances to renewing our studio lease and welcoming new and returning teachers and performance companies, 2023 has truly been a year to celebrate for Sahara Dance.… Read more

Give and receive the gift of dance in 2024

December 18, 2023

As the holiday season and a new year approaches, there’s no better time to celebrate the joy of dance and share the transformative self-expression that belly dance offers with your loved ones. At Sahara Dance, we know that dance is not just a physical activity. Belly dance is an art… Read more

Learn belly dance fusion and world dance styles this spring!

December 12, 2023

Every semester, Sahara Dance offers a variety of belly dance fusion and world dance styles for students to expand their horizons and develop their dance in different avenues. Sahara Dance has proudly been a dance home to many teachers and students who feel called to the unique expression inherent in… Read more

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