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Announcing Our Newly Refreshed Curriculum

We are thrilled to announce a significant and exciting update to the Sahara Dance curriculum! As we move into our third decade of excellence in belly dance education, we have revamped our program to better serve our students, foster creativity, and nurture talent. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting your dance journey, our refreshed curriculum is designed to provide you with an enriching experience.

Key changes: We've given simplified names to the 9 levels; have identified core technique elements for the beginner and intermediate levels; and have shifted the focus for advanced levels from learning new technique to developing as a dancer.

And there's so much more. Read this post for all the details.

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Summer 2024 at Sahara Dance!

Did you catch our latest announcement? The Sahara Dance Summer Caravan show will be our biggest yet, and will be combined with world-renowned choreographer Jillina’s Bellydance Evolution ‘Jungle Book’ production. We have an exciting summer in store, filled with opportunities to take your dance to the next level. Whether you choose to take a technique …

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

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 brainchild of Sahra Saeeda—a renowned …

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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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