Sahara Dance

Performances

See faculty from Sahara Dance, our performance dance companies and special guest performers at events throughout the Washington, DC area.

Sahara Dance Salon

Join us for an end-of-summer salon showcasing Sahara Dance solos and duets. The salon will feature new works created and performed by students in the Developing Choreography class. Don’t miss out on these up-and-coming performers!

Date(s): Saturday, August 14, 2010

Time(s): 3:00 pm

Location: Casablanca Restaurant
1504 King Street,
Alexandria, VA 22314

Cost: $15 (An a' la carte menu will be available)

Sahara Dance Caravan: Exploring the Evolution of Belly Dance

Raqs Sahara and Sahara TribalTrace the earthy roots of an ancient art form through the branches of fusion and fun. Cultivating the diverse talent in the studio, “Sahara Dance Caravan” will be our most imaginative show yet. Catch a glimpse of our organic and intertwined dance lineages through works in many genres. We’ll explore the rich ancestral themes of feminine beauty and power in traditional and experimental pieces. Join us for a delightful evening of something new!


Each show will feature performances by:

Additionally, Sahara Dance performance students and solos by Sahara Dance faculty will perform as follows:

5:00 pm

Bhangra-Belly Dance Fusion class
Tribal Fusion class
Raquettes Badia (Downtown)
Raquettes Badia (Virginia)
Raquettes Samia (Central)
Raquettes ShimmyPop

8:00 pm

Latin-Belly Fusion class
Raquettes Badia (Central)
Raquettes Samia (Downtown)
Raquettes Samia (Silver Spring)
Raquettes Afrostomp
Raquettes Tahia
Raquettes Tribal

Date(s): Saturday, August 21, 2010

Location: American University’s Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theatre
4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington, DC
Tenleytown Metro

Cost: $25

Sahara Dance Salon / Hafla Dance Party

HaflaJoin us for an evening of coin-jingling, fringe-flying fun! A “hafla” is a Middle Eastern dance party, and this is a great opportunity to take your belly dancing out of the classroom and try out your moves in a supportive club atmosphere. Join your classmates on the informal stage to showcase your class choreography, or come to support your new friends. There will be a DJ and plenty of open dancing!

Bring a friend and your favorite hip scarf!

Date(s): Saturday, October 23

Time(s): 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Location: Pasha Lounge
2147 P Street, NW, Washington, DC
Near Dupont Metro

Cost: Free for performers! / $10 cover (payable at door)

Sahara Dance Around Town

Sahara Dance Saturdays

Sahara Dance Entertainment members perform solo sets weekly around the metropolitan DC area. Find out more and view the schedule.

DVD Releases

8th Annual Under a Desert Moon DVD

Preorder your 8th annual Under a Desert Moon DVD! The Sahara Dance student gala features ensemble performances by Raqs Sahara, Sahara Tribal, Raqs Caravan East and West, Raquettes student performance companies, Sahara Tabla drummers, Sahara Dance students and faculty solos.

Pre-Order: $45 (ships mid-summer):

7th Annual Under a Desert Moon

7th Annual Under a Desert Moon Poster The seventh annual (2009) Sahara Dance student gala featuring ensemble performances by Raqs Sahara, Sahara Tribal, The Calmes Triplets, Raqs Caravan East, West and Folklore, and Sahara Dance students.

$45 shipped:


6th Annual Under a Desert Moon

Under a Desert Moon The sixth annual (2008) Sahara Dance student gala featuring ensemble performances by Raqs Sahara, Sahara Tribal, The Calmes Triplets, Raqs Caravan East and West, Sahara Dance students.

$45 shipped:


5th Annual Under A Desert Moon

The fifth annual (2007) Sahara Dance student gala featuring ensemble performances by Raqs Sahara, Sahara Tribal, Raqs Caravan East and West, Sahara Dance students.

$45 shipped:

4th Annual Under A Desert Moon

4th Annual Under a Desert Moon DVD The fourth annual (2006) Sahara Dance student gala featuring ensemble performances by Raqs Sahara, Sahara Tribal, Raqs Caravan East and West, Sahara Dance students.

$35 shipped:

3rd Annual Under a Desert Moon

3rd Annual Under a Desert Moon DVD The third annual (2005) Sahara Dance student gala featuring ensemble performances by Raqs Sahara, Sahara Tribal, Raqs Caravan East and West, Sahara Dance students.

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2nd Annual Under a Desert Moon

The second annual (2004) Sahara Dance student gala featuring ensemble performances by Raqs Sahara, Raqs Caravan East and West, Sahara Dance students and Sahara Dance faculty solos.

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