Sahara Dance Live Music Salon featuring Rachel Brice

Inspired by the nightclub shows in Cairo that flourished in the Golden Era of Belly Dance in the mid-1920s, this salon is sure to enchant and entertain.

Enjoy live music by the Sahara Dance Band (Abderrahim, Devon, Kylie, Marrakech and Randy) and an evening of belly dance performances and open dancing for everyone!

Featuring performance by:

• Rachel Brice
• Alilyah
• Ami
• Brianne
• Chiaki
• Ebony
• Gabrielle
• Kandice
• Kelly
• Ramona
• Randa
• Shahrzad

Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 9:00 pm (doors open at 8:30 pm)
Location: Argana Lounge
2147 P Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Metro accessible via the Red Line
Cost: $35
Note: Dinner is available at additional cost.
* Seating is limited *

Sahara Dance Carnival!

A magical evening of revelry, music and dance!

Mardi Gras meets Middle Eastern moulid, featuring:

• Dance performances and variety talents
• Live music
• Games, prizes, and raffles
• Beer, wine and festival food
• Henna
• Tarot
• Palm readings
• And many more surprises in store…

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, August 17
Location: Artisphere (the Ballroom)
1101 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209
Rosslyn Metro
FREE Parking in Artisphere garage
(Note: You must validate parking ticket at Artisphere reception)

More details coming soon!

Sahara Dance Salon

Inspired by the nightclub shows in Cairo that flourished in the Golden Era of Belly Dance in the mid-1920s, this salon is sure to enchant and entertain.

Enjoy an evening of belly dance performances and open dancing for everyone!

Featuring solo performances by Sahara Dance Developing Choreography students.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, September 21
Details coming soon!

Turbo Tabla Dance Party with Karim Nagi

Enjoy performances by Sahara Dance students and faculty, and then shimmy the night away with DJ Tabla spinning Arab pop, techno, bhangra, debke, Sai’idi, bollywood, khaleegi, rai and classics.

Join your classmates on the dance floor and show off the moves you’ve learned in class. Bring your best hip scarf and join the shimmy fun!

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, March 1, 2014
Stay tuned for details!

10th Annual Under a Desert Moon

Pre-order your 10th annual Under a Desert Moon DVD and save $10!

The Sahara Dance student gala features ensemble performances by Raqs Sahara, Sahara Tribal, Raqs Caravan East, Urban and West, Raquettes student performance companies, the Sahara Dance Band, Sahara Dance students and faculty solos.

9th Annual Under a Desert Moon

Order your 9th annual Under a Desert Moon DVD!

The Sahara Dance student gala features ensemble performances by Raqs Sahara, Sahara Tribal, Raqs Caravan East, Urban and West, Raquettes student performance companies, Sahara Tabla drummers, Sahara Dance students and faculty solos.

8th Annual Under a Desert Moon

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.

7th Annual Under a Desert Moon

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.

6th Annual 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.

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.

4th Annual Under A Desert Moon

The fourth annual (2006) Sahara Dance student gala featuring ensemble performances by Raqs Sahara, Sahara Tribal, Raqs Caravan East and West, Sahara Dance students.

3rd Annual Under a Desert Moon

The third annual (2005) Sahara Dance student gala featuring ensemble performances by Raqs Sahara, Sahara Tribal, Raqs Caravan East and West, Sahara Dance students.

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.