Study traditional and folkloric belly dance this spring!

Deepen your dance this spring by studying and performing several traditional and folkloric origins of modern belly dance. Studying folkloric and traditional dance is important for belly dancers as it not only enriches our dance repertoire but also fosters a deep understanding of and appreciation for cultural roots and the authentic origins of our art …

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Spring 2024 classes and performance opportunities for beginner or early journey belly dancers

If you’re brand new to belly dance or newly on your belly dance journey, you’re in the right place! We can’t wait to welcome you to our beautiful studio and share in the joy of learning belly dance together. We offer a number of beginner belly dance classes throughout the week, including class recordings for …

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Three opportunities to study with Cairo-based master instructor Shahrzad in January 2024

Sahara Dance is thrilled to present multiple opportunities for you to dance with the renowned master belly dance instructor, Shahrzad from January 5-7, 2024. From a 3-day intensive to a personal dance feedback opportunity, Shahrzad will guide you through a transformative dance experience, based on her deep experience in Egyptian-style belly dance also known as …

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New class alert! Muwashahat Rhythms and Reda Technique

An Egyptian pioneer of dance theater and co-founder of the Reda Troupe, Mahmoud Reda, and his principal dancers created a genre of dance that embraced many styles throughout the region. As a soloist, choreographer, and director of hundreds of productions from the Golden Era of Belly Dance and Egyptian Cinema, Mahmoud Reda is universally acclaimed for his …

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Sahara Dance Stuns at the World Culture Festival in Washington DC

We are proud to present the Sahara Dance Arabian Nights performance from the World Culture Festival: an epic 8-minute dance highlighting the Middle East, choreographed by Jillina for 100 dancers on September 29th, 2023. To pull back the curtain, here’s how this dance evolved: Rachel Kay Brookmire was honored to be offered the opportunity for …

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